Recording · Beginner tutorial 2026
How to Use Riverside
Riverside is a recording tool built for Podcasters and Remote interviews. This step-by-step tutorial walks you through setup and your first project — no prior editing experience required. You can follow along free (Free plan).
Riverside tutorial: step by step
Record session
Head to the Riverside site and start with the free option (Free plan). Once you are in, record session — this is where most of your creative decisions begin, so take a moment to explore the interface before diving in.
Generate clips
Next, generate clips. Lean on AI show notes to speed this up. Small adjustments here have the biggest impact on how professional your final video looks.
Export
Finally, export. Riverside handles the heavy lifting here, but always preview the result before you publish so the pacing, captions, and audio line up. This is the stage where Riverside shines for podcasters.
Tips to get more out of Riverside
- • Use Local recordings to work faster — it's one of the reasons Riverside is rated 4.4/5.
- • Use AI show notes to work faster — it's one of the reasons Riverside is rated 4.4/5.
- • Use Magic clips to work faster — it's one of the reasons Riverside is rated 4.4/5.
Common mistakes to avoid
- • Requires stable internet
- • Editing features limited
Works with your stack
Riverside integrates with Spotify, YouTube, Descript — handy when you are stitching it into an existing faceless YouTube or short-form pipeline.
Ready to try Riverside?
Riverside is ideal for shows that need clean, remote recordings.
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Riverside tutorial FAQ
Is Riverside hard to learn?
No. Most people create their first recording project within an hour. Riverside is best for Podcasters and Remote interviews, and the 3-step workflow above covers everything you need to get started.
Do I need editing experience to use Riverside?
Not really. Best-in-class for remote recording quality with quick clips. The interface is built so beginners can produce a finished video without prior editing skills, though features like Local recordings reward a little practice.
Is there a free way to try Riverside?
Yes — Free plan. That's more than enough to follow this tutorial end-to-end before deciding whether to upgrade. See the full Riverside pricing for paid tier details.
What can I make with Riverside?
Riverside is designed for Podcasters, Remote interviews, Video shows. It integrates with Spotify, YouTube, Descript, so it slots neatly into most faceless YouTube and short-form workflows.