RockSmith: Authentic Guitar Games

**massi4h** · Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 536 Location: New Zealand

Hi everyone, I've just got a couple questions about the game.
Is there any kind of freestyle mode, hopefully with lots of different types of effects?

I was wanting to get back into playing real guitar, but my amp is crap. I have a nice sound system, so I was planning on using this game essentially as a cheap, good amp and also since it's a music game hopefully I'll improve at guitar.

**raynebc** · Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 992

There is a mode where you can go into a software effects modeling sandbox and just play around to your heart's content. The main problem is that the amount of delay you get from picking the string to hearing the processed sound come out depends on your sound setup. They recommend you plug the console straight into speakers without any effects processing on the speaker end of things.

**massi4h** · Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 536 Location: New Zealand

Ah ok. I'm thinking of waiting for the PC version (since PAL doesn't look like it's coming out any time soon). What is the adapter like? Does it go from the end of your lead into USB, or is it just a USB cable that plugs into your guitar?

**raynebc** · Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 992

It's a breakaway cable that's 1/4 inch mono on one end and USB on the other.

**toymachine** · Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 9629 Location: Toronto

PC Version delayed (May 2012?)
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**CloudFuel** · Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Posts: 1030 Location: Houston, TX

4 DLC packs -

ROCK HITS 1

"Freebird" Lynyrd Skynyrd
"Bodysnatchers" Radiohead
"Tighten Up" The Black Keys

ROCK HITS 1970s

"Smoke on the Water" (Temporarily XBL Only Track) Deep Purple
"More than a Feeling" Boston
"Jessica" The Allman Brothers Band

ROCK HITS 2

"Cousins" Vampire Weekend
"20th Century Boy" T. Rex
"I Hate Everything About You" Three Days Grace

METAL HITS 1

"Symphony of Destruction" Megadeth
"Hangar 18" Megadeth
"Public Enemy No. 1" Megadeth
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**ready2rock** · Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 10:16 pm Post subject:

Well, I got this game for Christmas and played it quite a bit yesterday, so I guess I'll post my thoughts on it.

It seems like a pretty good game so far. It does a good job of adjusting to your ability level (if you already mastered a part, it take about 1 time through the song to go from a note or two a measure to the whole riff. However, it does seem to be more of a game for beginners or someone like me who has played guitar and isn't that good. Pretty varied set list, maybe a little too much modern alternative, but still good. It looks like it will have quite a few sources to help improve your skill in general, like videos, technique exercises, and mini-games. The interface does take a little getting used to (I'm still matching colors with strings), but I will get it eventually. It seems easier to learn than RB's pro mode for someone who is more familiar GH's notation than tab.

Overall, I think this game will go what I was hoping it would: get me to play guitar more than I am and improve my skill.

Overall, 8.5/10. There could be some improvements made, but it could also have turned out a lot worse.
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**toymachine** · Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 9629 Location: Toronto

http://theherofeed.com/3648/rocksmith-dlc-1227-the-black-keys-singles/

**CloudFuel** · Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Posts: 1030 Location: Houston, TX

**CloudFuel** · Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Posts: 1030 Location: Houston, TX

More DLC

“(Don't Fear) The Reaper” Blue Öyster Cult Rock Hits 70s 02 Jan. 17, 2012
“Space Oddity” David Bowie Rock Hits 70s 02 Jan. 17, 2012
“Barracuda” Heart Rock Hits 70s 02 Jan. 17, 2012
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**raynebc** · Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 992

Finally, more Rocksmith DLC I actually like. It's just too bad these game companies have a hart time recognizing any Heart song that isn't Barracuda, even though I love the song.

**toymachine** · Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 9629 Location: Toronto

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**CloudFuel** · Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Posts: 1030 Location: Houston, TX

The patch update for Rocksmith is now available! Put the Rocksmith game disk into your console and make sure you’re plugged into the Internet. You should automatically be prompted with a software update.

1. The user is now able to select ‘Songs’ from the Multiplayer Post Play screen, allowing them to select a new song without having to re-calibrate the guitar each time
2. A fix has been entered to disqualify any Guitarcade Game score that was gotten through exploitation of the Pause Button. A warning message appears on the Pause Screen informing the user that pausing the game again will disqualify their score from the leaderboards
3. The amount of lives that the user has in Riff Repeater has been increased to 30 when selected from Event Manager or Song selection.
4. The user is now able to invoke the precision tuner before quick-tuning in any song or event, excluding multiplayer
5. The user is now able to select their own “Phrase Mastery” level in the Pause Menu of Riff Repeater activities. Completing the phrase on the set level carries that progress into the full song, unless the new phrase level is LOWER than what has actually been achieved naturally
6. The user can now start new songs at a HIGHER phrase level if they are good enough (Level 7 as opposed to Level 5), and they can also level up high-level phrases with fewer correct repetitions
7. A fix has been implemented so that the “Satisfaction” Single Note arrangement can be unlocked for Master Mode
8. A fix has been implemented so that the “Do You Remember” Chord arrangement can be unlocked for Master Mode.
9. Lag Correction will be a new feature in the Options menu to adjust the difference between sound and how fast notes appear
10. General stability improvements to fix crashes

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DLC update: we are pleased to announce that on Tuesday, February 7th you will be able to play Pearl Jam on Rocksmith! Like this post if you are excited to play it!
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**toymachine** · Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 9629 Location: Toronto

http://theherofeed.com/3784/rocksmith-dlc-%E2%80%93-207-pearl-jam/

**toymachine** · Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 9629 Location: Toronto