Riverside

Riverside is an all-in-one platform that transforms how creators record, edit, and share high-quality audio and video content. Designed for podcasters, video marketers, educators, and teams, it combines studio-grade local recording, intuitive AI-powered editing, and seamless streaming in a single browser-based workspace. By capturing each participant’s track separately in up to 4K resolution and offering tools like text-based editing and automatic show notes, Riverside makes professional content creation accessible to everyone—from beginners to seasoned producers.

• 4K Video and Audio Recorder: Locally records each participant’s video and audio track individually, preserving studio-quality fidelity regardless of internet connection strength.
• AI Text‑Based Video Editor: Edit recordings by searching, deleting, copying, and pasting text just like in a document; the corresponding video and audio adjust instantly.
• Magic Audio: Automatically reduces background noise and enhances clarity, making spoken content sound as if it was recorded in a professional studio.
• AI Show Notes: Generates titles, descriptions, chapters, and keywords with a single click, speeding up the publishing workflow.
• Separate Multi‑Track Recording: Saves each speaker’s audio and video as isolated tracks, giving full control during post‑production.
• Magic Clips: Uses AI to identify and extract short, shareable highlight clips from longer recordings, perfect for social media.
• Live Streaming: Broadcast recordings in real time directly to platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

1. Sign up and create a studio: Create a free account at riverside.fm, then set up a new studio (recording room) and name it.
2. Invite participants: Share a simple guest link with co‑hosts or guests; no account is needed for them to join via their browser.
3. Set up your gear: Select your camera, microphone, and speakers; Riverside will guide a brief equipment check before going live.
4. Record your session: Hit Record. All participants are recorded locally in full quality, while you see a low‑latency video feed for natural conversation.
5. Edit with text‑based editor: After the recording, the transcript appears automatically. Edit the text (cut, paste) and the audio/video follows. Use Magic Audio and Magic Clips for further polish.
6. Export and share: Download separate tracks or a merged file, or publish directly to your favorite platforms with AI‑generated show notes.

Riverside offers a Freemium model with four tiers, scaling from quick personal projects to enterprise‑level team workflows. All plans include unlimited single‑track recording and access to the core web‑based studio. Note that pricing may change, so always check the official website for current details.

• Free: $0/month. 2 hours of multi‑track recordings per month, up to 720p video, 44.1 kHz audio, Magic Clips watermark, and full editing tools. Ideal for trying the platform.
• Standard: $19/month (billed annually). 5 hours multi‑track, up to 4K video, 48kHz audio, no watermark, smooth speech enhancement, and image/text overlays.
• Pro: $29/month (billed annually). 15 hours multi‑track, all pro editing features, AI show notes, transcriptions in 100+ languages, Magic Clips control, teleprompter (host), voice cloning, video overlays, custom backgrounds, brand kit, and live chat support.
• Business: Custom pricing. Unlimited multi‑track recording, production workspaces, advanced editing, live streaming, team collaboration, async recording, custom frame rates, role management, SSO, SOC2/ISO27001 compliance, and a dedicated success manager.

• Web application: Fully browser‑based, works on any modern desktop browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) without downloads.
• Mobile browser support: Guests can join from mobile devices via their web browser, though full editing tools are optimized for desktop.
• No dedicated mobile app: Currently, Riverside does not offer a native iOS or Android application.
• Live streaming integrations: Built‑in support for streaming to YouTube, Facebook Live, LinkedIn, and custom RTMP destinations.
• API access: Available for custom integrations (mainly via Business plan), though limited compared to video‑editing‑only platforms.

• Use external microphones: Even though Riverside enhances audio, a dedicated mic per speaker ensures the best raw quality for Magic Audio to refine.
• Edit by words, not waveforms: Rely on the text-based editor to cut filler words or rearrange segments—it’s faster and more precise.
• Generate show notes early: Run the AI Show Notes feature right after recording to quickly draft episode descriptions, chapters, and social posts.
• Leverage Magic Clips: After editing, let Magic Clips suggest engaging short videos; review and tweak them for each platform’s aspect ratio.
• Check settings before each session: Verify recording resolution and audio quality in the studio settings to match your project’s needs (e.g., 48kHz for pro audio).
• Record a test clip: Do a 30‑second test recording to confirm all participants’ track levels and camera framings are perfect before the real take.

• Podcasters seeking remote interviews with broadcast‑quality audio and video without complex setup.
• Video marketers who need fast turnaround for professional social media clips and branded content.
• Educators and online course creators wanting crisp lecture recordings with easy post‑production editing.
• Corporate communicators managing internal videos, training sessions, and leadership messages for distributed teams.
• Agencies and freelancers that require reliable multi‑track recording and collaborative editing for client projects.
• Live streamers who also want high‑quality local recordings to repurpose later, beyond the live broadcast.