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Rock Band 3 To Include MIDI Keyboard

Posted by Soulskill on from the hey-guys-let's-get-some-of-that-innovation-in-here dept.

xbeefsupreme writes with news that Harmonix has officially demonstrated Rock Band 3's 25-key MIDI keyboard. From USA Today: "During the game, green, red, blue, yellow or orange keys flow on a 'stream' representing the notes to be played on five corresponding keyboard keys. In a new authentic Pro mode meant to help players segue to actual instruments, all 25 keys are used; the streams shifts left and right to cover the correct keys. The keyboard also works as a MIDI keyboard that can be connected to a computer. 'This is a real instrument and a real device,' says senior designer Sylvain Dubrofsky." The game will also support more advanced "real" guitar controllers, which have six actual strings you can strum. Hit the link below to see the keyboard in use.

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  1. Question by Pojut · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I can't read the article due to work filter, but since the game will come with a "real" midi controller, can I use my own with the game? I have an M-Audio Axiom 25.

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  2. Rhythm by mederbil · · Score: 2, Insightful

    And I will still lack the rhythm to play this awesomeness.

  3. Re:new authentic Pro mode by Delusion_ · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I hope they don't fall off the tracks and end up putting realism ahead of fun. Most of us who enjoyed Rock Band weren't playing it to get a primer on learning to play a real guitar. If I wanted a tedious simulation, I'd whip out a flight simulator, and if I wanted guitar lessons, well, I'd have spent the money on a real guitar to begin with.

  4. Re:ugh by bigstrat2003 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    They said that they're adding more realism in some modes as an aid for those who want to transition to real instruments. Your complaint is even more asinine than this complaint normally is, because they even SAY "This is to help you to be able to play a real instrument one day".

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  5. Re:ugh by keithpreston · · Score: 5, Insightful

    The same point when you put down Call of Duty and fight a real war, with real guns!

  6. Re:Might buy. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Guitar Freaks/Drum Mania are art

    Rock Band and Guitar Hero are just product by comparison.

    Judging by this and your username, it's more likely that you're just a weaboo.

  7. Re:new authentic Pro mode by adolf · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Just use a regular mic stand with a boom. They're not expensive, and since you're neither recording nor playing out, there's no need for specialized gear.

    But first, hang the mic (by its cord) over the back of a chair or something else of appropriate height, and see if it's really an idea worth pursuing at all.

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