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[JonathanEx]

It's fine, we've turned it in to Karaoke Of War. Wave 36, we're now on showtunes. Maria...

 

[TheGreatDave]

I'd like to think they're not in GH or RB because they're a load of old wank.

 

[birdman]

I'd like to think they're not in GH or RB because they're a load of old wank.

Best answer by far.

 

[XShagrath]

I haven't listened to him yet but now I won't even bother since you like him so much. Must be absolute trash.

Yet you're still going to buy the tracks, right?

 

[Costanza]

Yet you're still going to buy the tracks, right?

of course

 

[RocketDarkness]

I'm surprised at the lack of Mr. Brightside backlash...because, well, there should be some.

But I like Mr. Brightside. =(

 

[FF_VIII]

I'm surprised at the lack of Mr. Brightside backlash...because, well, there should be some.

Yngwie took all the heat off it :lol

 

[derder]

So whats the consensus on pedal replacements?

Mine is dead-dead, it's not going to be fixable this time. Is there an obvious choice?

 

[XShagrath]

of course

Are you still unemployed? I don't care if you waste your own money on stuff you don't even like (even though I think it's fucking stupid), but don't waste mommy's hard-earned cash.

 

[Archie]

Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger took a quick break from being preternaturally untalented to express his displeasure with music games, saying "So kids: Start rock bands. Set down the Guitar Hero, learn how to play an actual guitar and start a band, because it's hard to find more bands to put a solid rock-and-roll package together, to get out there. It's getting harder and harder, but I think we've done it."

No Chad, you haven't.

 

[Costanza]

Are you still unemployed? I don't care if you waste your own money on stuff you don't even like (even though I think it's fucking stupid), but don't waste mommy's hard-earned cash.

I have money.

 

[TheGreatDave]

*quotes avatar*

 

[Wired All Wrong]

So whats the consensus on pedal replacements?

Mine is dead-dead, it's not going to be fixable this time. Is there an obvious choice?

I got an Excel Basic pedal from valuepedal.com and I love it. It's $59.95 and they ship fast and have a great customer service. BigBlackGamer could probably tell you about the better pedals like the Omega and Destroyer. I think he has tried those out.

 

[Costanza]

I've decided that starting January 1st I'll only be buying songs I like.

 

[Core Zero]

So whats the consensus on pedal replacements?

Mine is dead-dead, it's not going to be fixable this time. Is there an obvious choice?

I just asked this, maybe a week ago, after my pedal snapped.

If you're willing to drop the cash for a "real" pedal there are several good choices.

I bought the Rock Pedal, because it was available and cheaper than the consensus high-end pedals.

The Value Pedal looked decent enough, but I think the newest best version (which despite the name cost roughly the same as the Rock Pedal) was on a month+ backorder.

The Omega Pedal and Destroyer Pedal I saw referred to as the elite choices. After reading impressions I got the feeling they were not worth the extra cash over the two above, given the problems some people were having. Plus, the Destroyer was also on a long backorder.

Note all these are $50+ replacement options. I wanted a real pedal, so cheaper options weren't really on the table for me. A guy named Cena has done pretty good Youtube reviews for all 4 pedals I mentioned.

Sorry for no links.

Hope that helps.

 

[FF_VIII]

*quotes avatar*

Quote mine!

 

[DuckRacer]

I've decided that starting January 1st I'll only be buying songs I like.

What's the point? Why not start now? You're only going to waste more money for absolutely no reason.

 

[Costanza]

What's the point? Why not start now? You're only going to waste more money for absolutely no reason.

You're right. There is no point.

Next week I will only be buying The Killers and Soundgarden, I guess.

 

[TheGreatDave]

End of an era.

 

[Daigoro]

:lol

in other news. Rock Band continues to > everything else in the universe.

 

[TAJ]

End of an era.

For me as well.
I said, "Fuck it, it's only 80 points." with Hinder, but this week is the first time I really won't buy something.

 

[Rewrite]

Due to a design defect, the bass drum foot pedal (which is an integral component of the Rock Band drum kit) fractures under ordinary and expected usage, thus rendering the pedal inoperative. Without a functioning bass drum foot pedal, consumers are unable to use the Rock Band drum kit or play the Rock Band game in the manner marketed and advertised by Defendants, thus depriving them of the value and enjoyment of their purchases. - portion of lawsuit

:lol Wow.

 

[birdman]

Where'd you find that?

 

[Flyguy]

Yeah, my pedal finally snapped over the weekend too. Are any of the repair kits worth it? I'd just as soon not spend $60 on a super pedal and I don't feel like waiting for a new one from EA (assuming this is still even an option).

 

[DarkJC]

:lol Wow.

To be fair, what they just described is pretty true. The exceptional warranty (well, up until October) made up for it though, imo.

 

[TheGreatDave]

Do EA still replace faulty hardware without issues? The RB1 instruments are a load of shit, if they don't fix them without charge they deserve a lawsuit.

 

[fistfulofmetal]

Yeah, my pedal finally snapped over the weekend too. Are any of the repair kits worth it? I'd just as soon not spend $60 on a super pedal and I don't feel like waiting for a new one from EA (assuming this is still even an option).

butter knives + duct tape

 

[sixteen-bit]

butter knives + duct tape

This. Worked great for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS5gbIbcHJQ

 

[StrikerObi]

Has anybody made an Overdrive Stomp Box for the new Guitar yet? The bass drum pedal works but the cord is way too short and stomping on it is bound to break it.

 

[RBH]

official announcement:

That Killers 3-pack is MINE!

 

[DrBo42]

Question for those of you with the new RB2 drums. How much quieter is it compared to the RB1 versions? I'm thinking of either just buying pads for my RB1 drums or getting the new drumset if it's quieter/improved. Advice?

 

[AMUSIX]

Question for those of you with the new RB2 drums. How much quieter is it compared to the RB1 versions? I'm thinking of either just buying pads for my RB1 drums or getting the new drumset if it's quieter/improved. Advice?

RB2 drums are considerably quieter than the RB1...though I'd get them just because they play much better...and for the addition of cymbals, if you choose.

as for premium pedals, I use this and swear by it:
http://rockpedal.com/

It is a touch more ($75) but the action is perfect, response is dead on, and they've been incredibly responsive (something I value greatly in a company).

 

[McBradders]

It's fine, we've turned it in to Karaoke Of War. Wave 36, we're now on showtunes. Maria...

Ring ShopTo tomorrow, cancel your order and... go to the shops.


Also; Fuck Spoonman on drums... serrrriously, what the heeeell?!

 

[JonathanEx]

I don't need to phone 'em, do I? Still listed as a preorder. Will try popping to the shops tomorrow.

 

[Hop]

Also; Fuck Spoonman on drums... serrrriously, what the heeeell?!

No.

That song is pretty much the best thing ever.

 

[DrBo42]

RB2 drums are considerably quieter than the RB1...though I'd get them just because they play much better...and for the addition of cymbals, if you choose.

as for premium pedals, I use this and swear by it:
http://rockpedal.com/

It is a touch more ($75) but the action is perfect, response is dead on, and they've been incredibly responsive (something I value greatly in a company).

Just the advice I was looking for, thanks. I'll just get the new set and gift the old to a buddy :lol

EDIT: Also, I finally tried Everlong on Expert drums...wtf. I can get the red roll/yellow pattern down but adding the pedal to it is just too damn hard for me. Colour and Shape is rad though, I love the drums in this game.

 

[McBradders]

No.

That song is pretty much the best thing ever.

NO! You. Expert drums hurts me. It's like Fallout Boy all over again.

 

[Hop]

NO! You. Expert drums hurts me. It's like Fallout Boy all over again.

Then Battery and Shoulder to the Plow and Visions and Panic Attack and Painkiller will all dismember you.

Maybe Ace of Spades will too. I don't know, that's a little more hit-or-miss.

 

[bounchfx]

NO! You. Expert drums hurts me. It's like Fallout Boy all over again.

spoonman is easily one of the funnest drum songs.

Get better.

 

[Falagard]

Jesus Christ Pose and Pretty Noose are great Soundgarden songs

 

[Cahill]

So, so glad we're finally getting Yngwie. Seriously, he's got some great songs and awesome guitar work (IMO). Would have liked different songs, but whatever... taking what I can get. Plus it's pack 1 which gives me hope. Can't wait. and I'm buying the Killers as well... look at that, you can have both

Spoiler

*ugh* Not a Soundgarden fan though

 

[Belgand]

OK, so I've been sick for a bit. What did I miss?

 

[Belgand]

WTF at the Killers hate. I can't believe people can actually not like Mr. Brightside. It's such an amazing song.

The Killers are entirely terrible. I'm amazed that they keep showing up. They're the sort of mediocre pop that is going to be forgotten about in a few years after they stop being vaguely popular. They have no lasting value aside from hearing one of their songs ten or twenty years from now and remembering what things were like when that was a song you might have heard on the radio of someone else or in a store or someplace else where they play crappy pop music that you wouldn't choose to listen to yourself.

 

[sublime085]

They have no lasting value aside from hearing one of their songs ten or twenty years from now and remembering what things were like when that was a song you might have heard on the radio of someone else or in a store or someplace else where they play crappy pop music that you wouldn't choose to listen to yourself.

That's like one of the best things about music.

The soundtrack of our lives man.

 

[MrOctober]

Has anybody made an Overdrive Stomp Box for the new Guitar yet? The bass drum pedal works but the cord is way too short and stomping on it is bound to break it.

Is there one for the first RB guitar for PS3? because my overdrive accelerometers do not work at all and i simply cannot push fucking select to turn overdrive on.

 

[Belgand]

That's like one of the best things about music.

The soundtrack of our lives man.

I want a soundtrack that I actually want to listen to though. Not a shitty one like you get on many films.

 

[2DMention]

I saw a 360 RB2 guitar at Gamestop used already for $25! Seems like a good price.

I want to sell my RB1 drum w/o the pedal on Craigslist. Any idea what it should go for? $20 maybe?

I'll probably pick up 2 of the older Killers songs next week. If the new one is good and has a fun chart, I might get the pack.

 

[The Jer]

For me as well.
I said, "Fuck it, it's only 80 points." with Hinder, but this week is the first time I really won't buy something.

dude. why?
Even I hate hinder.

 

[Christoff Yurievich]

Even a bad Yngwie song is still better than shit like The Killers or Soundgarden.

man, this thread really does show how weird and different musical tastes can be from person to person.

 

[TheGreatDave]

The Killers are entirely terrible. I'm amazed that they keep showing up. They're the sort of mediocre pop that are going to be forgotten about in a few years after they stop being vaguely popular. They have no lasting value aside from hearing one of their songs ten or twenty years from now and remembering what things were like when that was a song you might have heard on the radio of someone else or in a store or someplace else where they play crappy pop music that you wouldn't choose to listen to yourself.

I hope you get sick again.