Riffmaster Pro Review
I recently purchased the new version of Riffmaster Pro, RMP3.
It’s a downloadable application you can use on your computer (they have just come out with a version that runs on Mac’s) to slow down music without altering the pitch.
I am very pleased with the program, it is easy to use, and slows the music without noticeably altering the pitch. It does get a little strange if you try slowing the music to 10% of it’s original speed, but it still works.
I find it helps me learn new riffs and solos faster, because I can hear the music played at the correct pitch, and a slower speed until my fingers have it. Then I increase the speed gradually, and let my fingers catch up. It makes it easier to learn correctly. I have found that sometimes when I am trying to learn something new at the original speed, my fingers find it hard to keep up, and I end up playing sloppily while I try to keep up. Then, I have to work at cleaning it all up, to sound good. But by learning at a slower speed, I can get the fingerings right from the start. It’s a great time-saver.
There are some videos on the site that show you how easy it is to use the software, (although I found it very intuitive and was able to use the software without watching the videos, I checked out the videos before I wrote this review.) They are available for anyone who wants to see how the software works, you can see them without buying anything, if you want to know more about the software. The videos show you how to use the software, and what it is capable of, including the many different types of audio files it supports.
The publisher of Riffmaster Pro is currently running a special, so you can get the software for only $29.00, which is 40% off the regular price. i do not know how long the special price will be available. If you are looking for a great learning tool that slows music down without altering pitch, I highly recommend Riffmaster Pro 3.
(I have used Riffmaster Pro primarily to slow down guitar music, but I also have used it to learn some flute solos; it works for other instruments than guitar.)
