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[Ridli]

No, that would require re-mixing as well.

Ahhhh.... ok, that makes sense. Dang.

 

[ratcliffja]

Well I pre-ordered the game only for Tuesday. I'll probably just use the $10 Amazon credit to go toward the keyboard anyway, so it'll be about a wash.

 

[AndyMoogle]

I just found out that no bundles will be released in the Nordic countries. EA Nordic will only publish the standalone disc here.

So... Does anyone know a good place to import the keyboard bundle without it costing half a leg to ship it to Sweden? I want the PAL version, so from UK would be good now that the £ is pretty weak.

 

[navanman]

I just found out that no bundles will be released in the Nordic countries. EA Nordic will only publish the standalone disc here.

So... Does anyone know a good place to import the keyboard bundle without it costing half a leg to ship it to Sweden? I want the PAL version, so from UK would be good now that the £ is pretty weak.

Amazon UK site is the place to go. They have the bundles and do free shipping to Norway (with order greater than £25, which RB3 bundle will be)
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5279

 

[AndyMoogle]

Amazon UK site is the place to go. They have the bundles and do free shipping to Norway (with order greater than £25, which RB3 bundle will be)
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5279

So it's free shipping no matter how big the package is?

 

[BigDug13]

I guess people are really jaded towards this genre now. Game comes out in 2.5 days and the thread falls off main page.

I just hope I can get a hold of one of the mustang guitars on day one. I finally have a fun way to learn guitar.

 

[Christoff Yurievich]

I guess people are really jaded towards this genre now. Game comes out in 2.5 days and the thread falls off main page.

I just hope I can get a hold of one of the mustang guitars on day one. I finally have a fun way to learn guitar.

I wouldn't say that. You just need to know the right place to look.

 

[Pancho]

I guess people are really jaded towards this genre now. Game comes out in 2.5 days and the thread falls off main page.

I just hope I can get a hold of one of the mustang guitars on day one. I finally have a fun way to learn guitar.

Give it a few days, not many gaffers have the game yet.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Give it a few days, not many gaffers have the game yet.

Yup. Once the game is out officially this will get into full swing. It wont be quite as crazy as the last thread, but it will be good.

Also keep in mind that we now have two discussions going on. This thread and then the DLC thread.

 

[CJUNDERGROUND]

I really hope we get some clarity on the whole Soundgarden/RHCP issue, as well as what RB2 songs import. I'll be pretty jaded if Harmonix botches it.

 

[ThanksVision]

So what is the hardest track for Xdrums? Anybody got a chart?

 

[Xevren]

So what is the hardest track for Xdrums? Anybody got a chart?

Llama maybe? I doubt the game will challenge you much at all since you had most of RB 2 fc'd.

 

[ThanksVision]

Yeah. I'm looking through the set list and I don't see the "Visions" for this game. Hopefully they leave the blast/grindcore songs for DLC only.

 

[Ridley327]

So what is the hardest track for Xdrums? Anybody got a chart?

Viacom has been swatting videos down pretty damn fast, but it's likely a toss-up between Llama (crazy-ass patterns) and 25 or 6 to 4 (utter ankle-breaking destruction). I Can See For Miles follows 25 or 6 to 4's example with all the bass pedal usage, but it's a tad more forgiving.

 

[Drakken]

When is the "actual" guitar that was shown off in the trailer supposed to be available? Since my main interest in this is for the Pro stuff, I might just hold off until that's released. Hopefully the game + keyboard/drums will be a bit cheaper by then.

 

[ThanksVision]

Viacom has been swatting videos down pretty damn fast, but it's likely a toss-up between Llama (crazy-ass patterns) and 25 or 6 to 4 (utter ankle-breaking destruction). I Can See For Miles follows 25 or 6 to 4's example with all the bass pedal usage, but it's a tad more forgiving.

I just watched a video of Llama on BNS, fuck that. I can't even comprehend what is happening when the chart is moving that fast.

Will look up 25 or 6 to 4

EDIT: Found regular speed versions of both. They look do-able, Llama will take time though. BNS blows, I don't ever remember it being THAT fast. I haven't used it in like a year though.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

I just watched a video of Llama on BNS, fuck that. I can't even comprehend what is happening when the chart is moving that fast.

Will look up 25 or 6 to 4

I see you have found your "Visions" for the game then.

 

[ThanksVision]

I see you have found your "Visions" for the game then.

It only looked so insane because of BNS. Patterns aren't too complex, hardest part about the track will be sporadic bass notes throughout it. Nothing like Visions, where it all comes down to physical endurance...

 

[Ridley327]

Visions is someone throwing up on the drums while the midst of an epileptic fit. This also describes the guitar and bass parts as well as how the vocals sound.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Visions is someone throwing up on the drums while the midst of an epileptic fit. This also describes the guitar and bass parts as well as how the vocals sound.

And this sums up exactly why I will be deleting that song once I import RB2 into RB3. Fuck "Visions"

 

[Chris R]

And this sums up exactly why I will be deleting that song once I import RB2 into RB3. Fuck "Visions"

Same here! (PS3 people can finally delete songs right?)

Actually I'll be deleting quite a few songs. Should probably go through and make my hit list before Tuesday.

 

[Ridley327]

Same here! (PS3 people can finally delete songs right?)

Actually I'll be deleting quite a few songs. Should probably go through and make my hit list before Tuesday.

They should be able to, since it's an option in the More Details screen for each song.

Another thing that's kinda new: Wii owners will now be able to purchase song packs to get discounts on bulk DLC.

 

[ThanksVision]

Visions Drum chart is actually very fun. All other instruments really blow.

Also, I have come to accept the fact that I will never be able to probably sync my TV. So fucking annoying.

 

[Tomasooie]

Also, I have come to accept the fact that I will never be able to probably sync my TV. So fucking annoying.

Have you tried the Rock Band 2 guitar?

 

[Hop]

Through RBN, I've actually learned a pair of interesting facts.

1) There is such a thing as good metalcore/extreme metal.
2) Visions is neither.

 

[Ridley327]

You needed RBN to tell you that?

 

[Hop]

You needed RBN to tell you that?

Well I wasn't sure of the first part.

 

[vitaminwateryum]

One of the radio stations that I listen to on the way to school has been playing 25 or 6 to 4 constantly, it's like they know how bad I wanna play that song on guitar

 

[GotchaForce]

I can't dl Ween, it's borked somehow

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Alright, time for some more pro drums after an afternoon of guitar challenges.

 

[koam]

Sorry if this has been asked countless times but where can I get the keyboard in Canada? FS/BB don't seem like they'll have it. I refuse to shop at EB Games for personal reasons.

 

[deadnoob]

Does the MIDI box come out day one? I see it on Walmart for release on the 26th but amazon is showing that it wont release for another month.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Does the MIDI box come out day one? I see it on Walmart for release on the 26th but amazon is showing that it wont release for another month.

Later unfortunately.

Also, doing one of the road challenges where you have to deploy OD as much as possible. It freaked out while I was playing "Jukebox Hero." I deployed it about five times before it ever registered that I did it once, so I only got one star for the song. LAME. Thankfully, Those four missing stars were all I missed then entire challenge so I still got the gold award.


Looking for ideas for band members too. I have made Lord Humungous, Walter Bishop (as close as I can get), an Observer, and my normal girl Lola. Thinking of making multiple Observers and having an entire band of them just for a goof. Although, Lord Humungous is quite funny to watch among normal looking people.

 

[deadnoob]

Later unfortunately.

Damn. I guess I'll play through the guitar and drum stuff for a while before trying out the keys then.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

How do you deploy OD with a regular keyboard using the MIDI adapter? Hit a button on the adapter? I am curious.

 

[vatstep]

I think I'll probably bite and get a copy of this relatively soon... I haven't played RB2 in forever, and never even finished single-player World Tour because it was so repetitive. The way they're doing "career" type stuff this time around seems like a big improvement, though.

Question regarding Pro Drums: I'm gonna buy the cymbals for my RB2 set, but adding a second pedal is just superficial, as double-kick and hi-hat are not charted (and only used for fills and such), correct?

 

[Crag Dweller]

I think I'll probably bite and get a copy of this relatively soon... I haven't played RB2 in forever, and never even finished single-player World Tour because it was so repetitive. The way they're doing "career" type stuff this time around seems like a big improvement, though.

Question regarding Pro Drums: I'm gonna buy the cymbals for my RB2 set, but adding a second pedal is just superficial, as double-kick and hi-hat are not charted (and only used for fills and such), correct?

From the product listing:

Rock Band 3 MIDI Pro Adapter:

* Perfect blend of video game and real-world rocking
* Easily connects MIDI-compatible drums and keyboards
* Versatile clip for attaching to an instrument, waistband or use on tabletop
* Velocity sensitivity adjustment for drums
* Full-feature action buttons
* D-Pad for in-game navigation
* Overdrive activation button
* MIDI indicator LED
* Fixed 9.8' USB cable

 

[BobsRevenge]

Dissapointed that none of the songs look like they'll be able to kick my ass on drums. Hopefully the pro mode makes me not give a shit. :lol

I'll probably have a bunch of songs I won't be able to beat on pro mode for a while.

 

[Ridley327]

If for nothing else, the proper disco beat charting in Pro mode is definitely going to take some adjustment.

 

[Aspiring]

RBN songs have pro drums but EVERY hit is charted with cymbals except the snare. so it's not true pro drums. everything else does have pro drums.

Awesome, thanks for this. So would songs such as Asking Alexandria have Pro drums properly? And RB1/AC/DC has pro-drums?

Also thanks for the videos they are amazing. I just want to see the Road Challenges one but its been taken down.

 

[ThanksVision]

Yeah, I'm a little disappointed in the difficulty level, there has got to be at least ONE really, really intense song on drums.

And please dear god no more bodhisattva-type charts. Fuck that song.

 

[Mileena]

Visions Drum chart is actually very fun. All other instruments really blow.

Also, I have come to accept the fact that I will never be able to probably sync my TV. So fucking annoying.

Visions guitar and bass are pretty fun. It's just the vocals that are terrible, plus the actual song.

 

[Hop]

Awesome, thanks for this. So would songs such as Asking Alexandria have Pro drums properly? And RB1/AC/DC has pro-drums?

Also thanks for the videos they are amazing. I just want to see the Road Challenges one but its been taken down.

This thread has the full list of known good Pro drums songs. Asking Alexandria is Pro accurate.

 

[Ridley327]

Awesome, thanks for this. So would songs such as Asking Alexandria have Pro drums properly? And RB1/AC/DC has pro-drums?

Also thanks for the videos they are amazing. I just want to see the Road Challenges one but its been taken down.

Yep, even the RB1 tracks have proper Pro drum charting.

 

[Pancho]

I've got a perhaps, silly question:

With what hand should you play the keys? Left or right? I'm left-handed but I play the guitar right-handed. Does it matter if you play the keys with your right hand or left hand?

 

[Aspiring]

This thread has the full list of known good Pro drums songs. Asking Alexandria is Pro accurate.

Wow that is amazing, thank you so much for this, you have made my day

Yep, even the RB1 tracks have proper Pro drum charting.

And you made it EVEN better. Thank you so much guys!

HMX is just so full of win.

 

[Affeinvasion]

With what hand should you play the keys? Left or right? I'm left-handed but I play the guitar right-handed. Does it matter if you play the keys with your right hand or left hand?

Technically you're playing the right-handed part on the keyboard anyway. This matters especially when playing arpeggiated chords where you have to stretch your thumb (on your right hand) down to a key.

Also left hand is pretty much used for the touch pad/overdrive button.

Really it comes down to the fact that there is no such thing as piano for left-handed or right-handed people.

 

[DuckRacer]

Yeah, I'm a little disappointed in the difficulty level, there has got to be at least ONE really, really intense song on drums.

And please dear god no more bodhisattva-type charts. Fuck that song.

RB3 looks like a keyboard game more than anything tbh; after watching Npeaen's videos the game looks worse than even GH5 on guitar. Ah well.

 

[Pancho]

Technically you're playing the right-handed part on the keyboard anyway. This matters especially when playing arpeggiated chords where you have to stretch your thumb (on your right hand) down to a key.

Also left hand is pretty much used for the touch pad/overdrive button.

Really it comes down to the fact that there is no such thing as piano for left-handed or right-handed people.

That's what I wanted to know.

Cause I know that the peripheral is, more or less, half a full keyboard I was just wondering if it was the right side or left side

 

[Crag Dweller]

That's what I wanted to know.

Cause I know that the peripheral is, more or less, half a full keyboard I was just wondering if it was the right side or left side

Actually its a 1/4th of a full keyboard.