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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. Re:ugh by Gizzmonic · · Score: 5, Funny

    First "just learn a real instrument post" in a Rock Band/Guitar Hero thread. Everyone take a shot!

    Thanks hemlock00, for being a living stereotype!

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  2. 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!

  3. 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.