Pro Tools had no problems at all locating the Riff as an audio device - that said, you do need to have the correct driver installed if you are running a PC, which you can download from the Positive Grid help centre - and there were absolutely no latency problems at all! For the purposes of this review, we used the Riff in conjunction with Pro Tools, and the results were fantastic. So we've covered how the Riff works as a stand-alone device with Bias FX 2, but how does it hold up as a recording interface? Well, in short - pretty great. (Image credit: Positive Grid ) Recording with the Positive Grid Riff Of course, we completely understand why this feature was omitted, as real estate on this minuscule interface is limited, but still, dual outputs would have made this a more usable interface for mixing outside of headphone land. Now, while this will be more than enough for most users, I can't help but long for two 1/4-inch outputs to be included, as this would make it easier to route the signal to a set of studio monitors. This will then allow you to assign one of the following commands to the knob Preset Selection, Signal Chain Activation, Metronome, Preset Scene and Preset BPM Control.Īs previously stated, the Riff has a designated headphone out and a single 1/4-inch output on the back. To access Custom Mode, you simply long-press the control knob for two seconds. Now, one of the other big selling points of this humble little interface is how well it interacts with the Bias software, and even this is a fairly straightforward affair. Simply click down to switch between Input, Output, Direct or Tone and rotate the knob to adjust the level. While some may think the one knob layout would be limiting, in actual fact, it's incredibly intuitive and satisfying to use - this is aided by the clearly labelled parameters on the screen. IK Multimedia Axe I/O Solo : For those looking for another guitar-focused interface - that does have a mic input - the Axe I/O Solo is worth checking out. SSL 2+ audio interface : If you are a little more serious about recording, then you may want to check out the SSL 2, which offers truly outstanding audio quality. Once this was lowered, we had no more latency problems.įocusrite Scarlett 2i2 : If you want to record vocals as well as guitar then you really can't go wrong with the Scarlett 2i2, which has to be one of the most popular audio interfaces on the market! We did experience a little latency when first using the Riff, but this is easily sorted by adjusting the buffer size located in the settings. Although we have to mention that this did take three attempts to get right - the first two times, it set the gain way too high. The software will then prompt you to go through the Auto Gain process, which, as the name suggests, will automatically adjust the gain level based on the output of your guitar's pickups - a very handy feature. Now, setting up the Riff with Bias FX 2 couldn't have been easier, once both are installed, Bias will find the interface automatically and set the Riff as your audio device. Using the Positive Grid Riff with Bias FX 2 You also get a free copy of BIAS FX 2 LE software. In the box, the Riff comes with two USB cables, a micro USB to USB-A, which is used for plugging the Riff into your computer and a micro USB to Lightning cable, so you can plug the interface directly into an iOS device. The interface has a reassuring weight and certainly feels well-made, while the bright screen is clear and easy to read. We got the all-black version - although red, green and blue variants are available - and we can’t help feel Steve Jobs would approve of its sleek, simple design. Our first thought while unboxing the Positive Grid Riff is just how good it looks. (Image credit: Positive Grid ) Positive Grid Riff review: Performance & verdict
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