FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is RiffWorks™?

RiffWorks is a computer-based recording application built especially for guitarists who want to quickly capture their musical ideas.

What is GuitarPort® RiffTracker™?

GuitarPort RiffTracker is an all-in-one rig that consists RiffWorks recording software, plus the GuitarPort hardware with GearBox™ modeling software

How do I update to RiffWorks v2.5?

Click here to upgrade from RiffWorks v1 to RiffWorks v2.5. ($59.99)

Click here to upgrade from RiffWorks v2 (or v2.2) to RiffWorks v2.5. ($29.99)

I purchased GuitarPort RiffTracker, can I move my RiffWorks activation to another device?

The RiffWorks activation code is “hardwired” into GuitarPort RiffTracker units at the time of manufacture and cannot be moved to other devices.

Can I transfer my RiffWorks Line 6 Edition to another device?

Yes, you can transfer it to another compatible Line 6 device.  Log into your www.line6.com account and click here for full instructions.

Can I use the "Drummers" from RiffWorks in other recording apps?

No. Drummer files are a proprietary format developed specially for the RiffWorks software application.

Can I use my own drum loops with RiffWorks?

Yes - you can open REX audio files into GuitarPort RiffTracker and build tracks on top of them.

Can I use RiffWorks with other music applications?

Yes! There are a couple of ways you can work with other applications. You can export songs or loops you’ve created in RiffWorks as a WAV file and import that file into whatever application you would like to use it in.  In addition, RiffWorks can be used with ReWire clients such as Reason®, Ableton® Live, Fruity Loops® and Project5®.



Reason is a registered trademark of Propellerhead Software HB
Ableton is a registered trademark of Ableton AG.
Fruity Loops is a registered trademark of Image Line Bvba.
Project5 is a registered trademark of Twelve Tone Systems, Inc.
InstantDrummer is a trademark of Sonoma Wire Works.
Mac is a registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
RiffWorks is a trademark of Sonoma Wire Works


1. What is RiffWorks?

2. What is GuitarPort RiffTracker?

3. How do I update to RiffWorks v2.5

4. I purchased GuitarPort RiffTracker, can I move my RiffWorks activation another device?

5. Can I transfer my RiffWorks Line 6 Edition to another device?

6. Can I use the "Drummers" from RiffWorks in other recording apps?

7. Can I use my own drum loops with RiffWorks?

8. Can I use RiffWorks with other music applications?