Sonoma Wire Works Announces Version 2 Of Riffworks Standard

Sonoma Wire Works™, developers of RiffWorks, is demonstrating the latest version of their award-winning guitar recording software at the Consumer Electronics Show this week in the Studio@Home Pavilion at the Sands Convention Center. RiffWorks Standard Version 2 is coming soon for Mac OS X as well as Windows XP and includes new InstantDrummer Sessions, RiffLink online collaboration service, RiffCaster instant podcasting technology, and more*.

Recording Made Fun
Designed for guitarists first, but equally comfortable for any musician to use, RiffWorks makes recording fun. RiffWorks users can set the tempo and start recording simply by strumming their guitar. Real-time effects help create just the right tone, and the InstantDrummer offers live drummer back-up recordings and the ability to dial in the right amount of intensity and variation without typical tedious drum-machine programming. Several new recording features have been added in version 2 including Riff Notes, Riff Gain and Riff Effects*.

Jam Online
With integrated RiffLink technology RiffWorks users will be able to jam together online with no technical challenges regardless of their platform (Windows XP or Mac OS X). RiffLink collaboration will allow multiple users to record and mix in a shared session in real-time or when they have time. A list of available collaborations is presented within RiffWorks. Once a session is created or joined, collaborators will be able to chat and see each other’s actions. Users will be able to create new Riffs or record layers in Riffs already created by another user. Each layer is instantly streamed to other current users as well as saved on the server for future collaborators. Collaboration sessions can be created as public or private, and private sessions can be shared directly with friends by simply emailing a link.

Instant Podcasting
RiffWorks Version 2 will offer one click podcasting and webcasting. RiffCaster broadcasting service allows instant publishing via podcasts, webcasts, and personal web pages at the press of a button--all with embedded Creative Commons licensing. On their personal web page users will be able to organize their songs into albums and add album art and liner notes.

"We’ve heard several killer songs produced by RiffWorks users who say it’s their first time ever recording. Many musicians post their first song on RiffCaster the same night they install RiffWorks," says Doug Wright, President and CEO of Sonoma Wire Works. "And now with RiffLink they can collaborate with friends, too!"

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New Features In Riffworks Standard Version 2.0*

• New UI: Revised layout enhances easy operation
• Riff Notes: Make remarks about recordings
• Help Tab: Instant access to documentation without leaving the application
• Riff Gain: Overall gain matching for song mixing
• Riff Effects: Effects chain on the Riff as a whole in addition to each layer
• One-shot Record: Alternative to continuous looped recording mode
• Backup Effects: Complete effects chain for each backup module including InstantDrummer and ReWire
• Song Riff: Record straight linear tracks over a complete song--ideal for vocal and solos
• Fade Automation: Continuous volume control for each layer
• RiffCaster Broadcasting: Podcast, webcast or create personal web page from one button
• RiffLink: Collaborate with musicians all over the world
• Mac OS and Core Audio device compatibility
• Windows XP ASIO device compatibility

Compatibility*
RiffWorks Standard Version 2 will be Mac OS X compatible with any Core Audio device. It will be available as a universal binary for Intel Macs and has been carefully optimized for Intel SSE and SSE2. Version 2 continues to work with Windows XP, and will now work with any ASIO driver capable audio interface. RiffWorks Line 6 Edition works seamlessly with Line 6 products such as TonePort, PODxt, PODxt Live, PODxt Pro, and GuitarPort.

Availability
RiffWorks Version 1.1 is available now as an add-on for Line 6 GuitarPort and PODxt customers for $99 and as a complete solution in a box with a GuitarPort in stores now for $189 street price. Version 2 for Mac OS X and Windows XP is slated for release at the end of the 1st quarter of 2006. Pricing is to be determined.

Visit our booth at CES in the Las Vegas Sands Convention Center, Studio@Home Pavillion, Booth 72043E, January 5th-8th. Also at MacWorld at the San Francisco Moscone Convention Center, Music & Audio Pavilion, Booth 307, January 10th-13th.

*Pricing, availability, features, and technical specifications subject to change.

For more information, visit their web site at sonomawireworks.com.