Riff sound effects

Free CC0 riff sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 23 sounds.

Most downloaded riff sounds

A gentle loop of a native American-style flute playing a melodic line. Suitable for medieval or world-themed projects.·100-bpm, flute
0:14
A high-energy metal beat that can drive your rock compositions forward.·240-bpm, 240bpm
0:43
A looping phrase of guitar string plucks created in a digital audio workstation.·acoustic, action
0:37
A recorded saxophone improvisation, suitable for use as a musical element or sample.·loop, music
0:06
Heavy distorted guitar synth chords, suitable for rock and electronic genres.·c, key-of-c
0:11
Slow spacey electric guitar riff at 70 BPM in B minor·airy, chill
0:43
An ambient arpeggiated synth lead with distortion, reverb, and delay effects. Suitable for atmospheric soundscapes.·100-bpm, 100bpm
0:19
Heavy distorted guitar synth chords suitable for rock and metal genres.·c, key-of-c
0:09
Simple Guitar Melody for folk beds or travel montages.·acoustic, acoustic-guitar
0:10
A muted plucked guitar riff at 122 BPM, repeating with a mellow and rhythmic feel.·122bpm, acoustic
0:31
A rhythmic electric guitar riff ideal for hip-hop or breakbeat tracks, adding a unique texture.·120-bpm, chopped
0:08
A simple 12-string acoustic guitar riff with chords and arpeggios, ideal for sampling or background music.·1990s, 90s
1:14
Chill electric piano riff loop·advanced, bells
0:34
A smooth, reversed guitar riff with reverb, ideal for ambient or atmospheric tracks.·120-bpm, chord
0:08
A lively guitar riff that adds a cheerful touch to any upbeat track or video.·140-bpm, guitar
0:27
Gtr Distortriff for folk beds or travel montages.·distorted, guitar
0:07
A groovy bassline at 115 BPM, great for adding depth to your music tracks.·115, 115bpm
0:17
Do Freesoun Bonus for industrial hits or mechanical motion.·acoustic, acoustic-guitar
0:22
A punchy electro hit that energizes tracks and gets listeners moving.·90s, bass
0:07
A mysterious and contemplative piano melody and bass line recorded in a studio environment.·ambient, chill
0:30
A punchy bass riff perfect for energizing dance tracks or adding depth to electronic music.·bass, clap
0:17
A warm synth piano phrase that evokes a sunny autumn vibe, perfect for ambient tracks.·ambient, atmosphere
0:31
Do Freesond Bonus for industrial hits or mechanical motion.·acoustic, acoustic-guitar
0:15

Lots of Sounds API

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curl
curl -G https://api.lotsofsounds.com/api/v1/sounds \
  -H "x-api-key: $LOS_API_KEY" \
  --data-urlencode "tags=riff" \
  --data-urlencode "limit=10"

Questions

What are riff sounds used for?
Riff sounds are commonly used in apps, games, videos, podcasts, and interactive media projects.
Can I use these sounds commercially?
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