Riffloop review
A cross-platform practice tool for reshaping songs into backing tracks and loops.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Riffloop is a music practice studio for musicians who want to work with existing songs rather than generate original arrangements. Its Chrome extension and web Studio separate YouTube videos or uploaded audio into vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano and other stems. Musicians can mute or solo parts to create backing tracks, change key, slow playback while preserving pitch, and loop difficult passages. Chord, key and BPM detection add reference points for learning or rehearsal. With web, iOS, Android and Chrome extension access, it suits solo musicians and small-scale practice workflows.
The standout capability is the combination of six-stem separation and practice controls. A-B looping, adjustable loop regions, pitch shifting by up to 12 semitones and variable-speed playback target repeated work on particular passages; chord display can help users follow the song. Upload support covers MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC and OGG. According to the product description, extension and mobile separation runs on the user's device. That makes Riffloop a fit for adapting a reference song or removing an instrument part, but its focus is remix-oriented: musicians seeking original arrangement generation should look elsewhere.
The Free plan costs $0 and allows 5 separations per day after sign-in, with loops up to 1 minute in the extension. Riffloop Pro costs $5.95 per month or $39 per year; both add unlimited separations, extension loops up to 7 minutes, full-length songs in Studio, better-quality separations, a saved loop library and device synchronization. A $99 one-time Founder’s Lifetime offer includes Pro and future Pro features. Choose a paid plan if the daily separation or loop limits constrain practice; Free offers a way to try core controls. Email is the listed support channel, and no payment card is required for a trial.
Riffloop pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Separates songs into six stems that can be muted or soloed
- Adjusts key, speed and loop regions for focused practice
- Works across web, mobile apps and a Chrome extension
- Where it doesn't
- Focuses on remixing existing songs, not generating original arrangements
- Free plan allows 5 separations per day after sign-in
- Extension loops are capped at 1 minute on Free and 7 minutes on Pro
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