Turn musical ideas into
AI music tools built to help with the technical work while keeping
interpretation, taste, and artistry yours.
The Founder
Why I built Riff Labs
Hey! It's Hunter Wittenborn 👋
Riff Labs comes from two parts of my life: music and software. I've spent years studying and performing piano, including appearances at venues like Carnegie Hall.
I've also spent years building software and open-source projects, which shapes how I think about tools: they should be thoughtfully designed, technically strong, and genuinely useful to the people relying on them.
I started Riff Labs because I believe AI can help musicians with the tedious and technical parts of music creation without replacing the interpretation, taste, and expression that makes music human.
Our Philosophy
AI should support the musician, not replace them
At Riff Labs, we're building tools for musicians, composers, and educators who want help with the tedious and technical parts of music-making while keeping creative control where it belongs: with the musician.
What We're Making
Everything from idea to usable notation
Whether a musical idea starts as a prompt, a rough sketch, or a performance, Riff Labs is built to help turn it into clear, usable sheet music faster. With that said, the goal is not to automate artistry. The goal is to make creation easier to sustain.
What We Believe
The musician stays in charge
AI can help with speed, iteration, transcription, and workflow. But judgment, expression, and meaning still come from the person making the music. That belief shapes how we're building Riff Labs.