So MIDI adapter at launch is dead, huh? Did they announce if it will come out at all? Or if I can use the old one?
This really deflates my hype levels
alright GAF, lets try this,
everyone post a 5 pack of songs that they would like to see in the game. Only post 1 for now. It can be mixed, it can be the same band. Let's not do whole albums for now.
But I'll take the list and make it into a Spotify playlist when I can and keep adding to it. It will be GAF's wishlist
Please change your plans! No more Bohemian Rhapsody, 25 or 6 to 4, Break on Through, Crazy Train, Du Hast, Everybody Wants to Rule the World, Free Bird, Plush, The Power of Love, Roundabout, Smoke on the Water, Whip It and more in Rock Band make me sad. I would think this could work out at least on XBox 360 by checking if Rock Band 3 digital purchase is on a gamertag's download/purchase history you could allow them to purchase the export code (like for all other Rock Band disc games) for whatever you want to charge or if someone has the disc-based version they could use the unique code you guys printed on every manual to unlock the purchase of the export code.
, as that seems to be the way I roll when Rock Band emerges these days.Oh cool, that makes me a bit more optimistic.
Brilliant. The lack of breakneck speed was the thing that was holding me off from preordering. Now I'll probably get the full band set.
Agreed that the Rock Band 3 soundtrack has some incredible songs on it. The reality is, getting music for a disc and getting music for DLC (or in this case, digital export... still downloadable -- there's actually a difference... don't ask) requires two separate licenses. This not only means an additional cost on our end to license the music, but additional work on our end to get it done (i.e. more money). We were able to offer disc export at a small fee previously because we could make a business case for the audience being there (and importing) to cover the costs. That's what those "export fees" were; we weren't just being greedy or evil.
At launch, we're laser focused on what we know we can do within reason at first and cover the most ground, and right now, RB3 tracks aren't part of that plan. But of course, this could change in the future . We're trying to do as much as we can to respect customer purchases and bring over a lot of content. One thing (or many, many things with more to come) at a time.
Keep in mind, a lot of this thinking applies to other features you're asking about that may or may not be in the game at launch. Lots of stuff to do and we'll get to most of if, but it's a big project. It's also a live service game, which means we plan to continue updating it (read: making it BETTER AND BETTER) after launch.
Also, yeah, stop yelling at us about Breakneck Speed.
Agreed that the Rock Band 3 soundtrack has some incredible songs on it. The reality is, getting music for a disc and getting music for DLC (or in this case, digital export... still downloadable -- there's actually a difference... don't ask) requires two separate licenses. This not only means an additional cost on our end to license the music, but additional work on our end to get it done (i.e. more money). We were able to offer disc export at a small fee previously because we could make a business case for the audience being there (and importing) to cover the costs. That's what those "export fees" were; we weren't just being greedy or evil.
At launch, we're laser focused on what we know we can do within reason at first and cover the most ground, and right now, RB3 tracks aren't part of that plan. But of course, this could change in the future . We're trying to do as much as we can to respect customer purchases and bring over a lot of content. One thing (or many, many things with more to come) at a time.
Keep in mind, a lot of this thinking applies to other features you're asking about that may or may not be in the game at launch. Lots of stuff to do and we'll get to most of if, but it's a big project. It's also a live service game, which means we plan to continue updating it (read: making it BETTER AND BETTER) after launch.
Also, yeah, stop yelling at us about Breakneck Speed.
Might be some good news for the people that are looking to use a ion kit, or their own electronic drum set in RB4. Someone on the RB Facebook asked if they could use their e kit in the game and their response was, "Hey Eric! Keep posted for an update very soon!
I really like the idea of "no current-gen sequels" so the team can just focus on adding more songs and features to the game.Agreed that the Rock Band 3 soundtrack has some incredible songs on it. The reality is, getting music for a disc and getting music for DLC (or in this case, digital export... still downloadable -- there's actually a difference... don't ask) requires two separate licenses. This not only means an additional cost on our end to license the music, but additional work on our end to get it done (i.e. more money). We were able to offer disc export at a small fee previously because we could make a business case for the audience being there (and importing) to cover the costs. That's what those "export fees" were; we weren't just being greedy or evil.
At launch, we're laser focused on what we know we can do within reason at first and cover the most ground, and right now, RB3 tracks aren't part of that plan. But of course, this could change in the future . We're trying to do as much as we can to respect customer purchases and bring over a lot of content. One thing (or many, many things with more to come) at a time.
Keep in mind, a lot of this thinking applies to other features you're asking about that may or may not be in the game at launch. Lots of stuff to do and we'll get to most of if, but it's a big project. It's also a live service game, which means we plan to continue updating it (read: making it BETTER AND BETTER) after launch.
Also, yeah, stop yelling at us about Breakneck Speed.
Gotcha, this makes sense. Thanks for explaining to me parts of the process I didn't know about/never realized. I was just hoping it wasn't a "well all RB3 songs had keys and pro guitar and we are not including those instruments at launch/ever? so let's not worry about those songs" kind of attitude as there are still great songs on the setlist that would be fun on the instruments that are included in RB4.Agreed that the Rock Band 3 soundtrack has some incredible songs on it. The reality is, getting music for a disc and getting music for DLC (or in this case, digital export... still downloadable -- there's actually a difference... don't ask) requires two separate licenses. This not only means an additional cost on our end to license the music, but additional work on our end to get it done (i.e. more money). We were able to offer disc export at a small fee previously because we could make a business case for the audience being there (and importing) to cover the costs. That's what those "export fees" were; we weren't just being greedy or evil.
At launch, we're laser focused on what we know we can do within reason at first and cover the most ground, and right now, RB3 tracks aren't part of that plan. But of course, this could change in the future . We're trying to do as much as we can to respect customer purchases and bring over a lot of content. One thing (or many, many things with more to come) at a time.
Keep in mind, a lot of this thinking applies to other features you're asking about that may or may not be in the game at launch. Lots of stuff to do and we'll get to most of if, but it's a big project. It's also a live service game, which means we plan to continue updating it (read: making it BETTER AND BETTER) after launch.
Also, yeah, stop yelling at us about Breakneck Speed.
Agreed that the Rock Band 3 soundtrack has some incredible songs on it. The reality is, getting music for a disc and getting music for DLC (or in this case, digital export... still downloadable -- there's actually a difference... don't ask) requires two separate licenses. This not only means an additional cost on our end to license the music, but additional work on our end to get it done (i.e. more money). We were able to offer disc export at a small fee previously because we could make a business case for the audience being there (and importing) to cover the costs. That's what those "export fees" were; we weren't just being greedy or evil.
At launch, we're laser focused on what we know we can do within reason at first and cover the most ground, and right now, RB3 tracks aren't part of that plan. But of course, this could change in the future . We're trying to do as much as we can to respect customer purchases and bring over a lot of content. One thing (or many, many things with more to come) at a time.
Keep in mind, a lot of this thinking applies to other features you're asking about that may or may not be in the game at launch. Lots of stuff to do and we'll get to most of if, but it's a big project. It's also a live service game, which means we plan to continue updating it (read: making it BETTER AND BETTER) after launch.
Also, yeah, stop yelling at us about Breakneck Speed.
- Let's just say people are psyched about Rock Band 4.
- Can't discuss numbers, but we're realistic and have a good business plan going forward to support Rock Band for long after launch.
- Depends no the time of day. Ice cream right now .
- Let's just say people are psyched about Rock Band 4.
- Can't discuss numbers, but we're realistic and have a good business plan going forward to support Rock Band for long after launch.
- Depends no the time of day. Ice cream right now .
mic - yes
