(Part 2) Top products from r/Rockband

It most likely just works with Rock Band 2 & 3. But realistically RB3 is all you need. You can load up to 1000 songs on the game via a SD card up to 32gb (or use your emunand if you know what your doing with a modded wii).

Let's go though it step by step of what I think you should do. We'll leave the drums while last.

Firstly the mics. Rock Band 3 supports up to 3 at one time, RB2/Guitar Hero support only 1. The Wii ONLY supports the basic logitech USB mics, they are multi-platform and a dime dozen on eBay and can be had for under $5 each. Here's link for a valid eBay search.

Next the Guitars. I'd recommend getting 2 Guitar Hero World Tour/Band Hero/5 guitars as they are quite common, well built, work with all Guitar Hero games as well as Rock Band 2/3 and do not require dongles as they use the nunchuck port on wii remotes.

If you want to pull the trigger now, the Red GH5 models are your best bet as they are the newest of this style of 'axe' and have improved touch sensors for slider (for solos on GH games World Tour and newer). I've took the liberty of finding you 2 these that are complete 1/2 ($30 for the pair).

So far that's $45 for 3 mics and 2 guitars (possibly even $40 if you shop around on the mics).

Now onto the drums. Firstly buy a RB3 Midi module and a GH5/WOR/BH Drum module. I've found one of each for you at a good price (about $40 for the pair). These two adaptors will let you use a real ekit with every Guitar Hero game World Tour or newer as well as Rock Band 2/3. (Only RB1 and the track packs would be off limits, but those are pretty crap on the Wii anyways).

At this point I'd recommend saving up for the Alesis Nitro drum kit at $300 new. It's great value and very popular with the RB community if you ever needed support with it on here.

For drumming the in the mean time I've found you a band hero kit that's incomplete but only missing the adaptor I linked earlier to make it work for $35. Not ideal but would serve you well whilst you saved up for an electronic kit.

So to sum up, a full band kit for about $120 with all the equipment required to upgrade to a real kit at a later date. Hope this helps :)

You can create setlists, and he'd just need to whack the green after each song to start the next song in the list. Drums are great for kids. They seem to pick it up very quickly at a young age. You can start with autokick on easy and let him move up as he's ready.

The drums are linked are the ones that shipped with RB4 and are known for having problems. I'd recommend RB2 or 3 drums instead. The RB3 cymbals are also pretty good. I have a Beatles set (essentially RB2 drums) with RB3 cymbals on my Xbox 360 and they still work great.

Here are the RB3 pro drums:
https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Band-Wireless-Pro-Drum-Pro-Cymbals-PlayStation/dp/B0040795IC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1479508298&sr=8-3&keywords=ps3+drums

Hopefully you can nab them cheaper on eBay or Craigslist.

1. We've got a guitar bundle kit that has an ultra-marine blue Jaguar, a copy of RB4, and a digital download code for RB Rivals. We also have a sleek red Jaguar available for purchase separately, and you can pre-order RB Rivals digitally through your preferred console. In all honesty, it would be worth you picking up the guitar bundle instead of paying for two separate products. Even though you'll get a second copy of the game, it's overall cheaper for you for what you're looking for. That, and you get the 10 pre-order bonus tracks, which is a nice win. :)
   
2. We're still putting the fine tunings on synchronous online multiplayer functionality, so I don't have an answer to your question quite yet.
   
3. I don't roll my eyes because I'm the one that's usually saying the term. YOU ROCK. KEEP ROLLING.

Dunno if you're still looking, dunno if you're in the US, but Amazon is running a couple deals on the original (NOT Rivals) band in a box bundle for XB1 for Cyber Monday:
https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Band-Band-Box-Bundle/dp/B00Z9HS664/ (black guitar)

https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Band-Band-Box-Software-Bundle/dp/B01C6YT8EQ/ (white guitar)

After that, grab the digital version of Rivals from the XB1 marketplace (I think it's like 10 bucks right now?) and you'll be up to date, software-wise

Edit: Hope you saw this and got one, because it looks like the deals are gone now.

I did not realize I failed to respond to this beyond that. I apologize for that.

In terms of capturing game footage, you need go for a capture card. I would personally recommend one that is PCIe-based if possible. Could be any of these (all are Amazon US listings, check your local country or elsewhere if applicable):

• https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-superior-technology-hardware-encoding/dp/B014MQIVPS
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-superior-technology-hardware-encoding/dp/B076ZQBN6R?th=1
  
• https://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Multi-Card-Low-Latency-Pass-Through-GC570/dp/B06XRF732W
  
  If you are on a laptop, these obviously won't work, so you are stuck with this.
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Game-Capture-HD60-PlayStation/dp/B01DRWCOGA/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=elgato+hd60s&qid=1555082245&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
  
  Then (assuming you have a webcam), in order to reconcile game footage with you and your friends playing, using a streaming software like OBS (or other variants like OBS Studio and Streamlabs OBS) means that you won't have to go back and do it in a video editing software like VEGAS Pro or Adobe Premiere, but it's good to have those to splice and export videos in the preferred format for places like YouTube.

This may work, but when we had one all we ever tried on it was controllers:

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000HZFCT2

But unless Windows has a driver ready to configure it like they do the controllers, I wouldn't bank on it.

You'd be better off using a USB mic on the PC or using an actual wireless mic like you'd use for PA/performances passed through the 1/8"port.

Replacement pedal deals

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00263ABOE/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used


Microphone that works for both PS4 and Xbox One
http://www.amazon.com/Wii-U-Microphone-Nintendo/dp/B009AFLXZM/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1453650810&sr=1-1&keywords=microphone+wii+u

Now, the question is if you are Xbox or PS family. Xbox One game + adapter hard to get under $80, PS4 you can find for $40.

So if you're PS4 it's $65+shipping. Most of the concerns that people have right now is exports and legacy dlc entitlements. RB3 Export works just fine(another $15 though). RB1 is rolling out and the other soon follows(except Beatles).

I would wait until all exports are out if the main set list is your concern and you're not willing to dump another $40 for DLC out of the gates. I'll also wait to see if any sweet band bundle deals comes out. The RB4 guitar is easily the best guitar made imo.

Although I play it daily, practicing those drums at least 30 minutes each day.

The Wii U microphone isn't the cheapest you can get, but it's a very good USB mic for the price. It works perfectly on the Xbox, and I believe it will work on PS4 also.

You need to understand what the cables are for.
The MIDI OUT cable is to be connected to your device's MIDI OUT - this is where the device is sending out signals from. The MIDI IN cable is to be connected to your device's MIDI IN - this is where a software or another MIDI device send signals INTO your device. Most MIDI keyboards will have both IN and OUT. The RB3 keytar only does MIDI OUT. So you connect your adapter's MIDI OUT cable to it. Then you connect the USB end to the PC. You might need specific drivers for your adapter.
Then you need software that is capable of accepting MIDI input over USB, and set it to do that. REAPER will accept it, that's the only one I've used. Then you can play on the keytar and record in REAPER or play back the audio as you're playing.
Note that you can't play something on REAPER or another software and send to the keytar, since the keytar doesn't have MIDI IN.
You can also use this method to connect to even a cell phone. This is an old video of mine showing the process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIoik4aLByE

For reference I use this adapter: http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Midisport-Uno-MIDI-Interface/dp/B00007JRBM

For the drummer, you'll want to get a boom mic stand. I got one for $20 at guitar center. Those can bend at the almost 90 degree angle you need to get it in the drummers face, but they work for standing up also!

Edit 2: Doesn't come with mic clip. Buy that one the other guy suggested. The Q & A led me astray.

Edit: This would be perfect for your needs and comes with a clip that I think would fit Rock Band mics: On Stage Stands MS7701B Tripod Boom Microphone Stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000978D58/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_awd_YvfEwbDDJ4FM3

Depends if you want to use it to learn guitar or to play more challenging charts.

If you want to play guitar, go with the [Squier] (http://www.amazon.com/Stratocaster%C2%AE-Wii-XBOX-360-Playstation-3/dp/B004MF102G). It has real strings and can plug into an amp.

If you are playing for the scores, go with the Mustang. It has buttons for frets and plastic strings and I find it somewhat easier on the fingers.

I think you're right, the vouchers should be honored as long as they are still selling the bundle new. On their website, they still claim it has a microphone. Not sure if this is the same bundle you bought, or if they now have an updated one with a mic instead on expired voucher.

That said, the WiiU microphone is a good choice if you end up needing to buy a mic. We have it and like it, and I've seen a lot of people recommending it.

Heh. Well then.

I'm apparently blind. Sorry about that.

Edit: This is what I have: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000978D58/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AiXGxbB7X7NN3

Don't know why I didn't post it sooner.

Edit: Edit: yeah, I'm just going to shut up now. :P This is the same link the other guy posted. Lol good luck searching for a mic stand though!

Here's the set up my wife and I use so we both can play with headphones. The TV only has optical out so we need a few adapters and run the sound right from the TV.

Toslink Digital Optical Fiber Optic Splitter

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OY0WBTA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Digital Coaxial Toslink to Analog (L/R) Audio Converter

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DIRI6I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

3.5mm Male Audio Video Extension Cable RCA Male Extension Cable

https://www.amazon.com/Generic-Audio-Video-Cable-Extension/dp/B00004Z5CP/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1481691314&sr=1-8&keywords=rca+to+3.5mm

4-Channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier

https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Pro-PHA40-4-Channel-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B003M8NVFS/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1481691413&sr=1-5&keywords=headphone+amplifier

Works great and we control our own volume.

You can use a wireless RB guitar for clone hero. Just make sure to get a genuine Microsoft controller adapter for it if you want the wireless route.

Link - https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Authentic-Wireless-Receiver-Windows/dp/B00FAS1WDG

Do these not work? I know you would have 2 buy 2 sets (and have an extra) but better than $125!


https://smile.amazon.com/Rock-Double-Cymbal-Expansion-Xbox-360/dp/B001G56I86/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=rock+band+cymbals&qid=1558060207&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A1MTMP1LZL4FAB

1. You're going to need a capture card to record your video from your console. Look at Elgato or Hauppauge
   
   
2. Of course you'll need a Camera to record your face-cam, any one will do. Logitech is popular for these.
   
   
3. Okay so you've recorded all your footage, now what? Pop that footage into a video editing program like Adobe Premiere and get to work. Crop out the parts of the game capture you don't want, layer them over your face-cam recordings, and boom. There are dozens of tutorials on how to crop footage, basic editing, etc.
   
   
4. Render that shit.
   
   
5. Upload it to YouTube and prepare to not be able to monetize the video you spent all that time making.

This is the cable I use. While I don’t remember if I’ve tried it with the RB keyboard, I have gotten it to work with the Pro Guitar and a different midi keyboard. It’s worked on both Mac and PC, so it should hopefully fit your needs.

There's optical which is supposed to be better than HDMI, I just don't have anything to connect it to at the moment.

Now that I look, this thing is cheap enough and sound like it's what I should get: http://amzn.com/B005DIRI6I

Yeah! That would be the general price of cheaper drum brains. I have heard stories of people acquiring them through craigslist for dirt cheap, so that's always a route. Just make sure the drum brain offers midi out, and nothing bizarre because that'll compromise the Midi Pro Adapter. I can recommend this (http://www.amazon.com/Ddrum-DDTI-ddrum-Trigger-Interface/dp/B00IQ7PYG4/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1453010455&sr=8-12&keywords=alesis+io) for the price bracket.

Amazon has plenty of all 3 band-in-a-box bundles.

Black/White Stratocaster Band-In-A-Box Bundle

White Stratocaster Band-In-A-Box Bundle

Rivals Jaguar Band-In-A-Box Bundle

I would personally reccomend buying a bundle with a Black or White stratocaster, even though you get the rivals expansion with the Jaguar bundle, the jaguar is a peice of trash because it's impossible to activate starpower easily, and the whammy is terrible if you play with it inverted and use your pinky to whammy like I do.

You can get a standalone guitar at Amazon and MadCatz.com for $100, however you are better off getting the Guitar+Game bundle which is currently on sale for $80 at Amazon and Gamestop.

i mean you can just order any usb microphone, this one will work and is good https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Band-USB-Microphone-xbox-one/dp/B016HQZDIE.

If you want the 360 version Amazon is good at $25. Like the others have said, On Demand works well too if that's an option for you. If you're on PS3 it's going to be a lot harder.

Edit: Oh, and if you have Xbox Live Gold Rock Band 3 is on sale for $10 On Demand, but that deal is ending real soon.

You will need to buy [this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00409SOEG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0qqyzbSC3S0ZJ), a [MIDI cable] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000068NTU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DxqyzbANWA7P9), and your ekit of choice. Personally I use an [Alesis Nitro] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0187KO8X4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Ouqyzb3MWEEWY) because I had budgeted about $450 overall (I also bought a nice [drum throne] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UJE6UG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5wqyzbNYC90S3)
). I'm using the $450 because on Xbox One I also had to buy the $30 adapter.

I sometimes play with picks. Stubby bass ones. You could also try some gorilla snot to prevent them from slipping.

Shoot, I'm sorry, it turns out the PS3 version of the drum kit is $330: http://www.amazon.com/Rock-Wireless-Pro-Drum-Pro-Cymbals-PlayStation-3/dp/B0040795IC

It's the Xbox version that's $199. Sorry if I got your hopes up. :(

The cymbals can be purchased separately, but I don't think you can find the cymbal-less drum kits new anymore. You may be able to find them used, though. You don't have to have or use the cymbals (they're not required for the basic drumming mode), but they do make drumming more realistic, especially when you are ready to try Pro Drums mode.

I already bought these and they turned out to be the same exact part with different labels:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DIRI6I?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EDSQ45K?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00

They definitely helped some with my setup, but not enough without a patch.

Hopefully this will make it usable.

Found some on Amazon. A bit steep, but they're in stock.

http://www.amazon.com/Rock-Band-PRO-Cymbals-Expansion-Xbox-360/dp/B003RS1AIS

Hi! I made that adapter. Just letting you know, if you plan on using that with a wireless 360 guitar, you will also need the Microsoft Wireless 360 to USB adapter. (https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000HZFCT2).

Links still valid:

https://amzn.com/B000978D58 - Stand (you'll also need a mic clip)

https://amzn.com/B00347A44I - Clip

RB3. These are the ones I have currently. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003RS1AIS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1420283324&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

Using mostly the RB4 Jag I dont have this issue but I do use a real guitar pick at times. Something else I do with my picking had is this beauty here: [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002GL5S8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1] (Gorilla Snot)

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I71VESU/

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Adapter-Windows-one/dp/B00ZB7W4QU

Amazon, for starters.

Can't you use one of these for Xbone?

Elgato.

Amazon.ca

https://www.amazon.ca/Rock-Band-Double-Cymbal-Expansion/dp/B001G56I86/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1483473109&sr=8-25&keywords=rock+band+4

No I am on xbox.

Im using a trigger io with my ions plugged into that and both of my pedals. Then midi out of that into a ghwt drum brain which has midi in. Then connecting that via legacy adapter and the game thinks it is a stock ghwt kit.

The only downfall to this is that is does not allow for pro drums only regular. You can do this with any midi kit though.