Riff Maker
Google Play published mobile app for musicians to capture riffs and musical ideas the moment they appear.
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Context
Own product created for musicians to capture ideas without breaking creative flow.
Problem
Musical ideas appear quickly and get lost when musicians need multiple tools, later file naming or internet access.
My role
Product concept, visual identity, mobile UI, offline-first architecture, React Native/Expo implementation, Android publishing and monetization groundwork.
Result
Own app published on Google Play with product identity, real mobile flows and a sustainable technical base for monetization, backup and continued iteration.
About the project
RiffMaker solves a real problem and shows product ownership beyond a demo: musicians lose inspiration when capture is slow. The app lets them record, organize and review riffs with low friction, backed by an offline-first mobile flow and Android publishing.
Product and engineering decisions
- Android-first flow to record riffs with low friction.
- Local persistence with SQLite for offline use.
- Organization by project, instrument and versions.
- Foundation prepared for PRO, backup and continuous product evolution.
Stack
Highlights
- Audio recording with real-time waveform
- Organization by project and instrument
- Local SQLite database for offline use
- Fluid animations with Reanimated 3
