This post is mostly stolen from banned user Tommatt. I was hoping someone else would start a new thread, but it looks like I'll have to do it.
So what is Rocksmith? Rocksmith is a rhythm game like RockBand, but not really. It has a cable that allows you to plug in a guitar, any guitar (or bass) and play along to songs. There are various game elements, but its actually designed to teach you songs and the guitar. Songs will start very simple, and as you progress, you will unlock the whole song. It is flowing tab basically. It also has mini games, and lessons, designed to teach you various aspects of guitar. One nice thing about Rocksmith compared to Rockband 3 Pro mode, is any guitar works, and it actually listens to the sound. Which means you can use different fingerings on cords, or say play an open string or on the 5th fret on the string above it, as it is the same note. It's all personal preference. Another awesome feature is you can improvise when there's nothing on screen, and not lose points for it.
Here's an 8/10 review from Gamespot. Keep in mind that this is for Rocksmith 2014, not Rocksmith Remastered, which is a free update to 2014.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KNo1wNwj0w
An introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaXQLYS8kL4
The official trailer for Rocksmith 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARNpfTdjbIg
One of the coolest features is the session mode, which is like a customized backing track, but much better. Here's how it works:
https://youtu.be/1mAehvLEzL0
So what about the different versions?
Rocksmith is the original, older, and frankly inferior game. If you already own it or get it on sale for cheap, you can pay an extra $10 to add the songs to 2014/Remastered.
Rocksmith 2014 was a huge improvement that came with a new set of songs and features. When most people say Rocksmith, they're probably referring to 2014.
Rocksmith Remastered is a free upgrade to 2014. It added a ton of quality of life improvements and is better in pretty much every way. If have 2014, you now have Remastered.
With that, let's get playing!
New DLC stopped production in 2020. Looking forward to seeing what's next for the team!
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"18 and Life" - E Standard
"I Remember You" - E Standard
"Monkey Business" - E Standard
"Slave to the Grind" - Drop D
"Youth Gone Wild" - E Standard
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Anyone actually try out that acoustic guitar mode they added a while ago?
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Guitars are all about wood type and pickups. You can upgrade and install new pickups, but you're stuck with the wood used for the neck and body. I would go with a sub-$150 guitar like a Fender Squier Stratocaster (Alder body, Maple neck/fret); also, check local pawnshops, you can usually find used guitars discounted quite a bit
Yes, although people have reportedly been able to get other interfaces to work on the PC side. Ubisoft won't help you with them though.
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Yeah, that's the only official way. Otherwise, there's a no cable patch you can use, but it's similar to using a crack (since the cable is basically part of the game's DRM). If you can find a game+cable bundle, you can sometimes get the cable cheaper. All of the different console and PC versions use the same cable. Sub-$40 is a pretty good price for it, though. You can also use it for amp modelers and recording with DAW's. It's what I currently use.
One I see recommended a lot is the Epiphone Les Paul Special II. That's just an example of one, you don't have to get that one from Guitar Center. I haven't personally played one, but it gets good reviews. I'd also recommend finding a local guitar store that has a luthier on staff and have him do a setup on the guitar once you get it, whatever you choose. This will make it play as good as possible, so you aren't fighting the instrument while learning to play it.
From what I understand, there's only one official Rocksmith cable. If find a copy of the original Rocksmith for Xbox with a cable, you can use that for Remastered on your PC. I've heard that the workaround for non-official cables does work, but the results suck.
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Check the second post. The Reddit one seemed to be the best one I could find.
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“Superman” by Goldfinger – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/ Bass
“You” by Bad Religion – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“May 16” by Lagwagon – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“When Worlds Collide” by Powerman 5000 – Eb Drop Db – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“No Cigar” by Millencolin – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
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edit: It's basically a Tony Hawk Pro Skater pack in all but name
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Yep. I'll get the whole thing for that reason.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXvahVxtZYQ
“Even Flow” – E Standard – Lead; Drop D - Rhythm/Bass; Open D – Alt Rhythm
“Rearviewmirror” – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Do The Evolution” – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Last Exit” – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Yellow Ledbetter – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
"Ten Minute Rant About George W. Bush" - E Standard
Will probably be picking this one up when it goes on sale.
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Yeah that's a pretty awesome pack. I love all of those songs. I wonder what they will put for the lyrics of yellow ledbetter
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So I'll be getting this.
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I'm surprised, it got quite a lot of radio play. One of the few songs after the Ten album anyone seemed to care enough about to play on the radio.
I'm in Ireland, hearing Pearl Jam on the radio was super rare in the first place.
Is anyone else having a problem downloading the Pearl Jam pack? I bought it on the Xbox website and it didn't appear on my xbone. It's not on the in-game store either.
I then downloaded it on my 360, where it appears to download suspiciously fast and then is not in my hard drive. This is odd.
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“Banana Pancakes” by Jack Johnson – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“All Mixed Up” by 311 – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Surfing With The Alien” by Joe Satriani – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Let It Go” by James Bay – D Standard – Lead/Rhythm; C# Standard - Bass
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“Could You Be Loved" – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass; Drop D - Alt Lead
“Buffalo Soldier" – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“No Woman, No Cry" – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Redemption Song” – E Standard – Lead/Alt Lead/Rhythm/Bass
"Is This Love" - E Standard - Lead/Rhythm/Bass
Looks like a fairly mellow pack that will be a next sale purchase for me.
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“Figure It Out" – E Standard – Bass/Lead/Alt Lead/Rhythm
“Little Monster" – C Standard – Bass/Rhythm/Alt Lead/Alt Bass; E Standard - Lead
“Out Of The Black" – D Standard – Bass/Lead/Rhythm
Not my cup of tea, but I'm sure the Royal Blood fans will be happy.
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Hooked On A Feeling" by Blue Swede – E Standard – Lead/Alt Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Go All The Way" by Raspberries – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Moonage Daydream" by David Bowie – E Standard –Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Come And Get Your Love" by Redbone – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – E Standard – Lead/Alt Lead/Rhythm/Bass
Yes. Oh, yes.
The May 5, 2017 DLC is the Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack Mix Tape Song Pack.
Here's the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Roi2GGArX5Y
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“If It Makes You Happy” – E Standard – Lead/Alt Lead/Rhythm/Alt Rhythm/Bass
“My Favorite Mistake” – E Standard – Lead/Alt Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Soak Up The Sun” – E Standard –Lead/Bass; Capo Required: Rhythm
Boooooo
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“Friend Of The Devil” – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Sugar Magnolia” – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Truckin’” – E Standard –Lead/Rhythm/Alt Rhythm/Bass
“Uncle John’s Band” – E Standard –Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Casey Jones” – E Standard –Lead/Rhythm/Bass
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Purchased.
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Hmmm ... I'm guessing it would be using the mike on the iPad or whatever? My chief questions would be: Will it bring over my song library from the other version of the game, and will the "new" songs (whatever they are) be available on the other version?
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