Konami invented musical instruments.Gameboy415 said:I'm calling it now:
Rock Band 4 featuring new Pop'n Music controller!
It's the only Bemani music game that American game companies haven't copied.
Well, that and JuBeat...which will be in Rock Band 5
Hellsing321 said:I wanna know who the fuck your going to be able to see anything you have 7 people playing. And also fuck you Harmonix for making me buy more plastic instruments!
Yeef said:I recall in an interview back when Beatles first came out some guy at Harmonix said something like "you'd be surprised how much extra data for future products is contained within DLC files." Hopefully we'll see some previously released DLC automagically support harmonies and keyboards and all the other cool new stuff when you play it in RB3.
Yeah but it has Kid Rock, and NO ONE is more authentic than Kid Rock.firehawk12 said:Christ, that PowerGig game is fucking dead. Too bad. :lol
Jet Grind Radio! said:Improved character models! Woo!
Someone didn't read the OPEinbroch said:I'm kind of excited, but...the keyboard is a keyboard. Why not just play the actual instrument? I'd be hellishly excited if they actually implemented a "learn mode" where you get the whole keyboard and learn to play songs, keep score, go on tour, do the whole shabang. I would totally be day one for that.
On keyboards, Sussman says, "we're actually utilizing the full two-octave range that the keyboard controller has. Everything that you are playing, whether you are playing on easy or expert, is accurate musical information. The track looks like a real keyboard track, and you are playing notes on the keyboard that if you were to step away from the game and were to play on a real piano, they would be the right notes."
They've already mentioned earlier that there will be different bundles (Guitar+Game, Keyboard+Game, etc.) and retailers will be able to carry whichever ones they want instead of being forced to take the full bad kits. I'm guessing there will be a Keyboard and Game bundle for $100 or so. I'll probably pick that up. (I'm sure I'll eventually end up grabbing the drums and the guitar too, for Rock Band is one of the few games that I can't say 'no to).AnkhWeasel said:Bloody hell, sounds pretty incredible.
Have to wonder about how much the keyboard, real guitar, and new drums will sell for. My guess is a lot.
But it's not. You're not sliding your hand, you're playing on a mini keyboard.rhfb said:Someone didn't read the OP
Einbroch said:But it's not. You're not sliding your hand, you're playing on a mini keyboard.
darkressurection said:Yeah but it has Kid Rock, and NO ONE is more authentic than Kid Rock.
No you don't. I have watched it. The scrolling notes "slide" to the left and right. If you have to play a "B" three octaves below what the note is on the screen, it's the same note as if you're hitting a "B" two octaves below. It's like when you play guitar in these games and "red" is three different notes played throughout the song.UltimaPooh said:I am now loading up Rockband 2 in celebration.
Are you talking about moving your hands? You still have to do that with the keyboard.
Watch the video.
Yeef said:They've already mentioned earlier that there will be different bundles (Guitar+Game, Keyboard+Game, etc.) and retailers will be able to carry whichever ones they want instead of being forced to take the full bad kits. I'm guessing there will be a Keyboard and Game bundle for $100 or so. I'll probably pick that up. (I'm sure I'll eventually end up grabbing the drums and the guitar too, for Rock Band is one of the few games that I can't say 'no to).
The notes are all real though. You could play along on a real keyboard and watch as the notes came up and slid around. Sure it wouldn't register as you actually playing the note. I mean it would be nice if I could use my full size midi keyboard I have sitting 15 feet away from me right now to play the game, but this is a happy medium.Einbroch said:No you don't. I have watched it. The scrolling notes "slide" to the left and right. If you have to play a "B" three octaves below what the note is on the screen, it's the same note as if you're hitting a "B" two octaves below. It's like when you play guitar in these games and "red" is three different notes played throughout the song.
It's not the same. Like I said, it's cool, and I love the idea of adding keyboard, but if they threw in a full keyboard with a learn mode I would cream myself.
More like SEVEN player Rock Band.UltimaPooh said:Oh man!
Six player Rockband!
Gameboy415 said:I'm calling it now:
Rock Band 4 featuring new Pop'n Music controller!
It's the only Bemani music game that American game companies haven't copied.
Oh, I completely agree. This is great, and I love the idea. I was simply making a suggestion and saying what I would like to see.rhfb said:The notes are all real though. You could play along on a real keyboard and watch as the notes came up and slid around. Sure it wouldn't register as you actually playing the note. I mean it would be nice if I could use my full size midi keyboard I have sitting 15 feet away from me right now to play the game, but this is a happy medium.
Pennybags said:Probably won't spend the big bucks on this majestic beast, but I have one request when I go to my friends' Rock Band sessions: RAINBOW IN THE DARK, BABY! Fuck yeah.
rhfb said:The notes are all real though. You could play along on a real keyboard and watch as the notes came up and slid around. Sure it wouldn't register as you actually playing the note. I mean it would be nice if I could use my full size midi keyboard I have sitting 15 feet away from me right now to play the game, but this is a happy medium.