Line 6 GuitarPort RiffTracker User's Manual

The RiffWorks software that is part of the GuitarPort RiffTracker recording package includes built-in Help. To view it, click the HELP button in the RiffWorks software. The Help will then display in your browser software (generally that will be Internet Explorer). The Help includes several movies that quickly show you how to use the software.

This document was created by converting that Help to an Acrobat document. Because it was converted from the HTML files, some formatting is imperfect. For the best experience we recommend accessing the help from the RiffWorks help button, but if you are unable to do that, this document should provide you with the same information.

For more information on GuitarPort RiffTracker and the RiffWorks software, please visit www.line6.com/rifftracker

Overview GuitarPort Recording Effects Mixing Advanced Techniques REX/ReWire RW Settings Index Activation System Requirements Support

OVERVIEW Here's a movie that gives you an introductory overview of the RiffWorks and GuitarPort software.

Learn about the main components of RiffWorks, and see the basic of setting up the InstantDrummer, adjusting GuitarPort tone, recording Riffs, building a Song and Mixing.

If you installed from CD, click here to watch the Overview Movie from your hard disk. Click here to watch the Overview Movie from our server. (right click to download and watch later)

GUITARPORT Thanks to the GuitarPort software, your complete stomp box, amp and effects rig is always at the

ready. There's even a Tuner, Tone Locker and Online Tone Library. Learn about them in this movie.

If you installed from CD, click here to watch the GuitarPort Movie from your hard disk. Click here to watch GuitarPort movie from Line 6 server. (right click to download and watch later) When in the GuitarPort window, also notice that its bottom Info Bar shows info as you point your mouse at GuitarPort controls.

You can also quit Rifforks and run the GuitarPort software on its own to see more detailed GuitarPort help, and to access the full features of GuitarPort, including the optional GuitarPort Online service with online tracks and tab, a large lesson collection and more. You cannot access GuitarPort Online while operating GuitarPort in combination with RiffWorks.

RECORDING Learn more about recording riffs and manipulating layers. Covers using Junt to set the tempo and

start recording, copying Layers and Riffs, recording with Auto-Mute, and selecting a Lead-in.

If you installed from CD, click here to watch the Recording Movie from your hard disk. Click here to watch Recording Movie from Line 6 server. (right click to download and watch later)

EFFECTS The Effects built into RiffWorks let you easily enhance the sound of your layers after recording so you

can perfect your mix. From subtle tweaks to dramatic changes, these effects let you do it easily and get great results. Click the link below to learn all about them!

Learn more about the RiffWorks effects

MIXING Ready to save a mix of your Song for burning to CD, emailing to a friend, or posting on the Internet?

This movie shows you how to get it done.

If you installed from CD, click here to watch the Mixing Movie from your hard disk. Click here to watch Mixing Movie from Line 6 server. (right click to download and watch later)

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES Watch this movie to learn about Auto-Mute, Mix-to-Riff, Lead-in Riffs and other

techniques that will make you a RiffWorks power user.

If you installed from CD, click here to watch the Advanced Techniques Movie from your hard disk.

Click here to watch Advance Techniques Movie from Line 6 server. (right click to download and watch later)

REX/REWIRE If you've got REX files or ReWire software like Propellerheads Reason or Ableton Live, you'll want

to know all about the ways you can use them with RiffWorks. Click below to learn more!

Using the REX Player and ReWire

RWSETTINGS is a separate tool for tweaking advanced settings. You can find it in the Start Menu under

Sonoma Wire Works/RiffWorks/RWSettings. It can change your resolution from the default size and change the disk that RiffWorks uses for recording. The DEFAULTS button basically resets the application to it's factory settings including all the "Don't show me again" boxes you may have checked in RiffWorks' dialog boxes. It will also show this help documentation on the first launch again. But don't worry, it won't forget anything that you've activated. Any changes you make with RWSettings will only take effect the next time you launch RiffWorks.

INDEX An alphabetical index to the contents of the various tutorials. The links will take you to the movie or

documentation that will show you how to use each feature.

● 4x4 - effects

● Attaq - effects

● Auto-Mute - recording

● Burn - mixing

● CD - mixing

● Create - recording

● Duplicate - recording

● Export - advanced techniques

● FXEdit - recording

● GuitarPort - guitarport

● Import - advanced techniques

● Input Effects - effects

● InstantDrummer - overview

● Junt - recording

● Layers - recording

● Lead-in - recording

● Metronome - recording

● MixToRiff - mixing

● MP3 - mixing

● Mute - recording

● New - overview

● NoEqual - effects

● Ogg Vorbis - mixing

● Open - overview

● Presets - effects

● Resolutions - rwsettings

● REX - rex/rewire

● ReWire - rex/rewire

● Riff List - overview

● Riff Recorder - overview

● Save - overview

● Scratch Disk - rwsettings

● Song - overview

● Solo - recording

● Stamina - effects

● SuperTanker - effects

● Tempest - effects

● Temp Files - rwsettings

● Tempo Sync - effects

● TripWire - effects

● Tone - guitarport

● Tone Locker - guitarport

● Tuner - guitarport

● WAV - mixing

ACTIVATION After purchase, the RiffWorks software and add-on InstantDrummer Session must be activated

before you can begin using them. Activation requires an Internet connection, plus a Line 6 GuitarPort, PODxt, PODxt Pro or PODxt Live connected to your computer via USB.

● To activate or purchase RiffWorks, click the ACTIVATE button that appears at the top left of the

RiffWorks window.

● To activate or purchase InstantDrummer Sessions, choose Get More Drummers from the Session

menu in the InstantDrummer panel.

● Adding GuitarPort RiffTracker operation to a GuitarPort or PODxt? Purchase a License Key for GuitarPort

RiffTracker or InstantDrummer Sessions from www.line6.com/store, then Activate them as described at www.line6.com/store/activate.html.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS System Requirements for GuitarPort RiffTracker

● PIII 1GHz (P4 or equivalent 1.8GHz or faster recommended)

● At least 384MB of RAM (512MB RAM recommended)

● 1GB of disk space free for installation

● 2GB or more free recommended for recording

● One available USB port (port must provide power; you cannot connect GuitarPort to a USB hub that does

not provide power)

● Activation requires an internet connection

● Appropriate beverages.

SUPPORT Customer Service Before contacting the Line 6 Customer Service team, please take the time to look

through this documentation to see if it can answer your questions. Additional helpful information is on the Support page of the Line 6 web site

www.line6.com/support, including the searchable Knowledgebase FAQTRAQ

system which is often the fastest and easiest way to get answers. If you need to talk to a member of the Line 6 Customer Service team by phone, take notes before calling to ensure that you remember everything you want to ask about. In the USA or Canada, you can contact Line 6 at (818) 575-3600, 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday (Pacific Time). Outside the USA and Canada, please contact your distributor directly to arrange service. The list of Line 6 distributors is available on the Internet at

www.line6.com/dealers.html . To obtain factory

service for your GuitarPort hardware: If you live in the United States, call 818-575-3600 (or you can log an incident in our support Knowledgebase FAQTRAQ system available at

www.line6.com/support) and we will help

you find the best way to get your unit repaired, whether it be returning the unit to Line 6 or finding an Authorized Service Center.Ê If you live in Europe, contact Line 6 U.K. at: Line 6 Europe Rugby, Warwickshire United Kingdom Butlers House, Clifton Road 44 (0) 178 882 1600 euroinfo@line6.com. If you live outside of these areas contact your local distributor.Ê If you do not know whom your distributor is, either call us at 818575-3600 or there is a distributor locator at

www.line6.com/dealers.html.

RIFFWORKS HELP

EFFECTS Attaq TripWire Tempest 4x4 SuperTanker Stamina NoEqual Presets

Sonoma Wire Works brings you seven killer effects to help you create awesome tone. The user interfaces are designed with familiar knobs and buttons to make using them straight forward, The effect algorithms were passionately designed for maximum sound quality, then carefully optimized for maximum performance so you don't run out of CPU before you run out of ideas!

To use the Effects:

● Select a Layer to edit by pressing FXEDIT button on that layer.

● Click on one of the effects buttons or the SHOW button to show the effects panel.

● Turn on an effect by pressing the small POWER button to the right of the effect button

The small POWER button next to the effects buttons enables the effect for that Layer. Don't forget to turn it on before you start turning knobs. An effect is on when the light is on.

The Effects

INPUT button enables live monitoring of your guitar through the RiffWorks Effects. Effects Input is

off by default because it can add significant latency to your guitar signal. When Effect Input is enabled, the FXEDIT button next to the AUTO-MUTE button above the layers is enabled. This allows you to edit the Effects settings of the live guitar signal. When recording, each Layer is created with all the Effect settings copied from the input, so that it sounds just like it did when you were recording it. These Effects are not applied permanently to the recording, so you can use FXEDIT on the Layer and change them later.

ATTAQ is the ultimate Auto-wah filter effect. With Manual, Envelope or Sequence modes you can create wah

effects from subtle to wild based on picking strength or a pattern.

TRIPWIRE is a three-band compressor and distortion that can be used for everything from traditional low-mid-

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high eq to advanced frequency dependent compression and expansion, to insane pitch shifted distortion. more...

TEMPEST is eight modulation effects in one unit. With selectable wave shapes and full control over range, depth

and tempo-syncable speed, it's extremely flexible without being overly complex.

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4X4 is more than your average multi-tap delay. It actually uses 4 discreet delay lines with separate control over

tempo-syncable delay time. With the adjustable feedback damping, you go from warm tape-echo sounds to bright digital delay sparkle.

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SUPERTANKER reverb comes with spring and plate style reverbs and allows you to adjust the size and damping

of the reverb.

STAMINA is an optical style compressor that is perfect for tightening up a peformance or getting radical

pumping effects.

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NOEQUAL has traditional british eq controls which are great for dialing in silky smooth frequency changes,

without harsh peaky artifacts.

PRESETSAll of the effects share a common preset panel. more...

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