Riffster for Windows

Name: Riffster
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Polarity, Inc.

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

Riffster helps musicians learn by allowing them to rip songs, vary tempo and tuning, and create custom loops for practice and transcription.

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Trial version

2.3

Pros
- Supports CD ripping and various audio file imports.
- Allows tempo, tuning, and key manipulation.
- Enables loop creation with custom settings.
- Features EQ and phase canceling for instrument isolation.
- Simple interface installs quickly.
Cons
- Limited to saving nine loops.
- No mention of advanced editing features.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: June 1, 2006

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 2705

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows 98

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, DirectX 8.0 drivers

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Total Downloads: 21,680

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

5/5

2 User Votes

Great learning tool for musicians
hommeSeptember 13, 2006
Pros
I've been looking for a program like this and it does what I like and need. To be able to slow down the tempo without changing the key is very time saving. In the past, I would have to retune my guitar for every song I would have to learn off a tape or CD. Not only that, but if I were tuned differently, I could just adjust the pitch of the program without touching my tuning keys. The equalizer and the ability to loop over a difficult part is very useful.
Cons
I wish it had a "Save as..." function to be able to label certain loops or songs. It does save what you have as a MP3 file automatically with the same title of the song you initially loaded.
Summary
All the shredder-wanna-be needs.
dgacinaFebruary 11, 2005
Pros
Immediately after viewing the demo, I ordered the program. It's simplicity and GUI (easy to use) can't be overlooked. It brings the level of performance and functionality I need in my everyday work - for it's great features of slowing down the song I'm working on and taking part of the songs and turning it into loops. Exporting of song (that slowed down one and/or loops) into MP3 enables me to upload the song/loop into my Digitech GNX4 guitar workstation via CF card, where I can play along and learn the song. Great job, people of Riffster. Keep bringing up useful programs.
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Developer’s Description

By Polarity, Inc.

Rip songs, select sections, vary tempo, tweak tuning, and learn in your practice as a musician.

Rip songs, vary tempo, tweak tuning, loop and learn as you listen or play along. Define loops and play along to your favorite tracks. Practice makes perfect, and Riffster family are the perfect practice tools. Learn guitar licks, symphonic passages, keyboard tricks, and vocal parts or use Riffster for transcription. Select and save up to nine loops each with customized tempo, pitch, and volume settings. Magically vary tempo while independently tweaking tuning or completely changing key. Use EQ and phase canceling to enhance or cut particular instruments.

Riff rips CDs (web CDDB lookup finds the track name), imports MP3/WAV/WMA files, and exports processed tracks or loops as MP3s. Riffster emphasizes simple, obvious interfaces, and installs in seconds Version 2705 features multi-track CD ripping and auto naming.

Riffster for Windows

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