Learn Rift Studio.
Everything you need to get started, go deeper, and build custom devices.
Getting Started
Install Rift Studio, set up your audio interface, and create your first session.
Instruments Reference
Detailed specs for all 8 built-in instruments: Wavetable, Analog, FM, Granular, Drum Machine, Physical Model, Sample Slicer, and Advanced Sampler.
Effects Reference
Complete reference for all 25+ built-in effects: dynamics, EQ, modulation, time-based, utilities, and specialty processors.
Mixing & Routing
Mixer console, 12 send/return buses, routing matrix, Dolby Atmos 7.1.4, and metering tools.
AI & Automation
35 AI modules for composition, mixing, mastering, and workflow — plus Bezier curve automation.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Complete keyboard shortcut reference organized by category: transport, editing, windows, panels, and tools.
MIDI & Performance
MIDI routing, MPE support, MIDI effects, step sequencer, groove editing, and recording workflows.
Modular Grid
Visual node-based patching for custom instruments, effects, and signal routing.
Scripting Engine
Lua scripting for custom automation, MIDI generators, and utility tools.
Keyboard shortcuts.
The most-used shortcuts to get you moving fast.
- Ctrl + NNew session
- Ctrl + SSave session
- Ctrl + OOpen project
- SpacePlay / Stop
- RRecord
- LToggle loop
- Ctrl + DDuplicate selection
- Ctrl + ZUndo
- F9Toggle mixer
- Ctrl + IAI Companion