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Audiomodern Riffer 4

Audiomodern / €49 / $55 intro

Riffer 4 is Audiomodern's generative MIDI sequencer, rebuilt around five generation engines for hooks, basslines and arpeggios. Intro €49 / $55, regular €69 / $79.

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Riffer 4 rebuilds the smart MIDI sequencer around five generation engines, each a different way into a riff, with direct note editing and an iPad build. Intro €49 / $55.

Ideale per Producers who want a fast generative riff machine for basslines, hooks and arpeggios, with direct note editing and MIDI export to any DAW.

Pros

  • Five generation engines for hooks, basslines, arpeggios and sequences
  • Direct note editing and variations, not only regenerate
  • Exports MIDI to any DAW, with an iPad AUv3 and standalone build

Cons

  • Generates MIDI only, no built-in sound
  • Not a theory tool, it will not build correct chord progressions
  • iPad edition sold separately

Field notes

Panoramica

Audiomodern Riffer 4 is a generative MIDI sequencer, released in October 2026, that writes riffs you can keep, edit or regenerate. Version 4 rebuilds the plugin around five generation engines, each aimed at a different musical result, from hooks and basslines to arpeggios and guitar-style patterns.

It works in any key and scale, lets you shape note range, density, timing and feel, and allows direct editing of individual notes before you export the MIDI to any DAW. It runs as VST3, AU, AAX and standalone on Windows 10 or later and macOS 10.14 or later, with native Apple Silicon support, plus an AUv3 and standalone build for iPad. The intro price is €49 / $55, down from €69 / $79. For the full breakdown, see the Riffer 4 first look.

Technical matrix

Specifiche

Type
Generative MIDI sequencer / riff generator
Version
4.0.0
Generation engines
Five, for sequences, hooks, guitar-style patterns, arpeggios and basslines
Scales and keys
Any key and scale
Output
MIDI export to any DAW
Desktop formats
VST3, AU, AAX, standalone
iPad formats
AUv3, standalone
macOS
10.14 or later, native Apple Silicon
Windows
10 or later
Licensing
Serial number, trial available
Price
€49 / $55 intro, €69 / $79 regular, €29 upgrade

Ultima verifica 2026-10-04

Quick reference

FAQ

Does Riffer 4 make sound on its own?

No. Riffer 4 generates MIDI, not audio. You route its notes to a synth, sampler or hardware instrument, and can export the MIDI to any DAW.

How much does Riffer 4 cost?

The intro price is €49 / $55, down from a €69 / $79 regular price, with a €29 upgrade for owners of a previous version.

What is new in Riffer 4?

Five generation engines in place of a single algorithm, a rebuilt interface, and a new iPad edition as an AUv3 and standalone app.

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