# WireTap Riff Recorder

> Mobile app for quick recording, organizing, and sharing musical ideas. (iPhone/iPad app by TC Electronic.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiretap-riff-recorder/id1078539132 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TC Electronic](https://appshunter.io/developer/364009206)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.10/5 from 56 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-06-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiretap-riff-recorder/id1078539132/reviews.md

## What is WireTap Riff Recorder?

With the free WireTap app you’ll never lose that million-dollar riff or killer chord-progression again. Just grab your phone and start capturing your ideas quick and easy no matter where you may find yourself when inspiration strikes. WireTap uses your iPhone’s built-in microphone to record your guitar, bass, piano, keyboard, voice and well… basically any musical instrument you can think of. While it’s built-in peak meter ensures a perfect sounding take every single time. From there you can tag, name, group and trim your recordings or even share them with your friends, all via the app, giving you an unprecedented fast and fluent workflow. The distance from rough riff to finished song of awesomeness has never been shorter!

Capture your music instantly
•	The simple and intuitive interface makes it a breeze to record your music.
•	Unlimited recording time
•	Features a built-in peak monitor, so your recordings won’t distort.
•	Cut the unwanted bits off your recordings with the Trim tool.
•	Easily delete an unwanted recording by swiping from right to left.

Catalogue your creativity
•	The cool name generator automatically gives your recordings fun and creative names, so you don’t end up with an epic collection of untitled tracks.
•	You can of course rename the recordings yourself, if you already have an awesome title in mind.
•	Add tags to each recording, so it’s easier to find them later.

Collaborate & Create
•	Kick-start the creative process instantly by e-mailing your best recordings to your friends or bandmates directly from the app.
•	You can also transfer your recordings to your DAW of choice, and start molding your sketch into a fully-fledged song.

Sync up with the WireTap Riff Recorder pedal
•	Sync via Bluetooth
•	Transfer recordings from the pedal to the app by swiping from the left to the right
•	Remote control the pedal via the app
•	Play your recordings on your phone or through your amp via the pedal
•	Delete recordings on the pedal via the app

The WireTap App is only compatible with iOS 8.x or newer for iPhone 5 or later

## Key features

- Instant audio recording
- Unlimited recording time
- Built-in peak monitor
- Trim and delete recordings
- Automatic name generator
- Tagging and grouping
- Email sharing
- Bluetooth pedal sync

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiretap-riff-recorder/id1078539132/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 很好

*2025-01-07*

效果很好，录音效果不错。

### 2/5 — Non si può importare file nel pedale

*2023-01-08*

Ottimo il livello di registrazione ma i file non sono al sicuro perché, premendo il pulsante del pedale più a lungo, si cancellano, quindi anche se si è fatto un backup non si possono reimportare nel pedale. Gran peccato.

### 2/5 — Crashes when exporting audio

*2022-12-04, version 1.0.3*

Having the same issue when exporting audio transferred to my phone and then attempting to transfer to my Mac the app just crashes.

### 1/5 — plz fix this and make it work

*2022-10-22, version 1.0.3*

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### 5/5 — If it’s not syncing - it’s you not the app

*2022-10-12*

I have an iPhone 7 at the time of writing. This app works perfectly, although the user interface took me a minute to figure out - it is a bit confusing. 

Still giving a 5 as I can trim/export and listen from my phone - I didn’t even realise this when I bought it! (I assumed I’d have to go through USB). 

And being able to A/B riffs and sounds on my rigg is freakin awesome (for ideas I put the wiretap at the end of the signal chain, if I’m auditioning sounds I record in a DI signal and can mess all I like without having to have a guitar in my lap the whole time.

### 1/5 — Не работает импорт на iPad

*2022-05-22*

При попытке импорта дорожки приложение вылетает. Записанные Файлы из программы не вынуть.

### 2/5 — アプリとハードが上手くペアリングできない

*2022-01-19*

最初にペアリングしたときには録音した音がアプリに反映されて再生できたけどそのあとまた録音してみたらグレー表示でしかも再生されない。（アプリに反映されないこともある）
ペアリングも切れてたので再度繋ごうとしたらペアリングもできなくなってしまった…。
（一回ペアリング解除をしないといけない）
ハードの方ではなくアプリ上の問題だと思うので早急に改善して下さい…。
（メーカーの信用問題にかかわります…）

### 1/5 — Can’t share

*2022-01-09*

I bought this with an understanding that once I record it in the unit, I can access it on my phone so I can easily share it. It cannot do that!!!! It’s frustrating

### 2/5 — Pas de trim du riff possible…

*2022-01-09*

Même si l’app se connecte bien à la pédale et permet de visionner les riffs enregistrés, dès que l’on veux les modifier comme on est censés pouvoir le faire, l’app s’éteint… il faut donc gérer à la milliseconde prêt le déclenchement et fin du riff pour le looper…

### 1/5 — Unusable app

*2021-12-29*

This app is not fit for purpose.
It doesn’t reliably transfer riffs from pedal and if you manage to do so it allows no editing, sharing. Another issue is that it doesn’t let you to delete any unwanted riffs from the library (including the demos it comes with!!).

## Frequently asked questions about WireTap Riff Recorder

### What does the WireTap Riff Recorder app do?

This app allows you to quickly capture musical ideas, such as riffs and chord progressions, using your phone's microphone. It provides tools to organize, edit, and share these recordings, streamlining the process from initial idea to finished song.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include instant recording of any instrument, unlimited recording time, a built-in peak monitor to prevent distortion, tools to trim and delete recordings, an automatic name generator, tagging for organization, and the ability to share recordings via email or transfer them to a DAW. It also offers Bluetooth syncing with a compatible pedal.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the WireTap Riff Recorder app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is compatible with iOS 8.x or newer and requires an iPhone 5 or later. It can also sync via Bluetooth with the WireTap Riff Recorder pedal.

### How can I use this app to improve my songwriting process?

You can use this app to instantly record any musical idea the moment inspiration strikes, ensuring you don't forget it. The organization features like tagging and naming help you keep track of your ideas, and the ability to share them with bandmates or transfer them to your DAW allows for efficient collaboration and development into full songs.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2016-09-30

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

You can now queue multiple tracks for audio syncing
Tracks will carry on syncing while WireTap is in the background

### 1.0.2 — 2016-07-07

Bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2016-06-13

Bug fixes

### 1.0.0 — 2016-06-08

No release notes.

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