Rock Band - Impressions...

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:00 pm

Thanks.

I have a ps3 right now and a wii...might switch back top a 360 now that the RRoD problem seems to be solved.

so w/rb2..i can use any of the songs I want AND the beatles set coming out? might have to take the plunge...my kid was loving drumming.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:07 pm

Web...sorry, just checked this thread and saw the Petty announcement. The wife is definitely excited. Guess I'm downloading those tonight! Thanks for the tip.

Naples39 · Post by **Naples39** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:33 pm

The long awaited "star-tracking" patch arrives.

Known effects of the patch so far:

* Ion drum sensitivity fix
* Lips microphone support
* Ability to Sort songlist by stars
* Star/score tracking
* Audition mode for the Rock Band Network
* Ability to background download from the Music Store
* Adjustment of timing on hammer-on chords

The patch is only available on Xbox.

http://www.rbdlc.com/news/?p=2884

webdanzer · Post by **webdanzer** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:49 pm

Naples39 wrote:The long awaited "star-tracking" patch arrives.

Known effects of the patch so far:

* Ion drum sensitivity fix
* Lips microphone support
* Ability to Sort songlist by stars
* Star/score tracking
* Audition mode for the Rock Band Network
* Ability to background download from the Music Store
* Adjustment of timing on hammer-on chords

The patch is only available on Xbox.
http://www.rbdlc.com/news/?p=2884

Oh, Awesome! Need to go check the star sort...

webdanzer · Post by **webdanzer** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:59 pm

webdanzer wrote:
Naples39 wrote:The long awaited "star-tracking" patch arrives.

Known effects of the patch so far:

* Ion drum sensitivity fix
* Lips microphone support
* Ability to Sort songlist by stars
* Star/score tracking
* Audition mode for the Rock Band Network
* Ability to background download from the Music Store
* Adjustment of timing on hammer-on chords

The patch is only available on Xbox.
http://www.rbdlc.com/news/?p=2884
Oh, Awesome! Need to go check the star sort...

Ugh, I just read that not only do you have to replay each song to get it sorted by stars, (no biggie for me, IMO) you also have to BEAT your top score in order to get the stars to register in the sort.

That...is not good.

DChaps · Post by **DChaps** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:18 am

Ugh, I just read that not only do you have to replay each song to get it sorted by stars, (no biggie for me, IMO) you also have to BEAT your top score in order to get the stars to register in the sort.

Wow, that really sucks.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:46 pm

Available on Xbox 360 and Wii (Oct. 13) and PlayStation 3 system (Oct. 15):

• Motörhead – “(We Are) The Road Crew ‘08”
• Tenacious D – “The Metal”
• Testament – “More Than Meets the Eye”
• Black Tide – “Show Me the Way”
• Blink-182 – “What’s My Age Again?”
• Joe Satriani – “Satch Boogie”
• Joe Satriani – “Surfing with the Alien”
• Kansas – “Icarus (Borne on the Wings of Steel)” (Live from Two for the Show)
• Kansas – “Point of Know Return” (Live from Two for the Show)
• L7 – “Andres”

Danimal · Post by **Danimal** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 4:03 pm

When does the Queen pack come out I thought it was this month

webdanzer · Post by **webdanzer** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 4:06 pm

Danimal wrote:When does the Queen pack come out I thought it was this month

The following week. (10/20) Abbey Road for Beatles, too.

DChaps · Post by **DChaps** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:46 pm

Thanks for the heads up, I am all over the Satriani.

Has anyone tried the new Microsoft Wireless Microphone with Rockband 2?
It says it supports all the current games, but I have read about issues. It is also currently on sale at Fry's for $39.99

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp ... 8111230497

Also, anyone tried the Mad Catz Rock Band Portable Drum Kit for 360?

http://www.frys.com/product/5730512?sit ... IN_RSLT_PG

Zeppo · Post by **Zeppo** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:30 am

Double Post

Zeppo · Post by **Zeppo** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:31 am

webdanzer wrote:
The following week. (10/20) Abbey Road for Beatles, too.

Web we simply have to find a time when we can grab a third person and do the full B side medley together. I may even be able to try it on expert. Maybe. At least on Bass.

Don I'm pretty sure the recent RB2 patch made the wireless mic work. I've tried it a couple times and if seemed to work fine. It definitely works with the Beatles.

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:25 am

Zeppo wrote:
webdanzer wrote:
The following week. (10/20) Abbey Road for Beatles, too.
Web we simply have to find a time when we can grab a third person and do the full B side medley together. I may even be able to try it on expert. Maybe. At least on Bass.

Don I'm pretty sure the recent RB2 patch made the wireless mic work. I've tried it a couple times and if seemed to work fine. It definitely works with the Beatles.

What instrument do you need for the third? I want IN! Seriously...I'll find time for that. Let me know...

Zeppo · Post by **Zeppo** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:38 am

Spooky wrote:
Zeppo wrote:
webdanzer wrote:
The following week. (10/20) Abbey Road for Beatles, too.
Web we simply have to find a time when we can grab a third person and do the full B side medley together. I may even be able to try it on expert. Maybe. At least on Bass.

Don I'm pretty sure the recent RB2 patch made the wireless mic work. I've tried it a couple times and if seemed to work fine. It definitely works with the Beatles.
What instrument do you need for the third? I want IN! Seriously...I'll find time for that. Let me know...

Well I know Web prefers the drums at this stage, so I can do bass or guitar. When we played online before, Adam 'Simo' and I traded songs (trans-atlantic style, this crazy interweb thing) between bass and guitar while Web banged away on the ol' skins. With the medley, well, who says you only have to do it once? It's only 17 or so minutes long.

Slumberland · Post by **Slumberland** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:26 pm

I'm always down for Paul bass action.

webdanzer · Post by **webdanzer** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:57 pm

Drums are my favorite, yes, but I'm somewhat limited in the times I can break them out and play them. Weekend days or early evenings are best. I'll play anything, though, and would love to tear through the Abbey Road medley with friends!

Zeppo · Post by **Zeppo** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:14 pm

Slumberland wrote:I'm always down for Paul bass action.

Well, me too, so, you know . . . we can switch it around.

The difficult part is finding a time when we can all get together online. If it were already out, I would say Monday would be a great time, but it won't be available yet. That said, new to the whole RB thing as I am, and with no one in the house to share it with

I am always up for online band stuff, either with RB2 or Beatles.

Slumberland · Post by **Slumberland** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 2:21 pm

I've never played online before (sort of new to this as well)... can you hear the vocalist singing when playing together?

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:55 pm

Lego Rock Band set-list. Yep, I'll be getting this for my kids!

All American Rejects, "Swing, Swing"
The Kooks, "Naïve"
The Automatic, "Monster"
KoRn, "Word Up!"
Blink-182, "Aliens Exist"
KT Tunstall, "Suddenly I See"
Blur, "Song 2"
Lostprophets, "Rooftops"
Bon Jovi, "You Give Love a Bad Name"
P!NK, "So What"
Boys like Girls, "Thunder"
The Police,"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic"
Bryan Adams, "Summer of 69"
The Primitives, "Crash"
Carl Douglas, "Kung Fu Fighting"
Queen, "We Are The Champions"
The Coral, "Dreaming of You"
Queen, "We Will Rock You"
Counting Crows, "Accidentally in Love"
Rascal Flatts, "Life is a Highway"
David Bowie, "Let's Dance"
Ray Parker Jr., "Ghostbusters"
Elton John, "Crocodile Rock"
Razorlight, "Stumble and Fall"
Europe, "The Final Countdown"
Spin Doctors, "Two Princes"
Everlife, "Real Wild Child"
Spinal Tap, "Short & Sweet"
Foo Fighters, "Breakout"
Steve Harly, "Make Me Smile"
Good Charlotte, "Girls & Boys"
Sum 41, "In Too Deep"
The Hives, "Tick Tick Boom!"
Supergrass, "Grace"
Iggy Pop, "The Passenger"
Tom Petty, "Free Fallin"
Incubus, "Dig"
T-Rex, "Ride a White Swan"
Jackson 5, "I Want You Back"
Vampire Weekend, "A-Punk"
Jimi Hendrix, "Fire"
We the Kings, "Check Yes Juliet"
Kaiser Chiefs, "Ruby"
The Zutons, "Valerie"
Katrina & The Waves, "Walking on Sunshine"

Slumberland · Post by **Slumberland** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:10 pm

$9.99 fee to transfer songs into other Rock Band titles, but CODE NEEDED from inside the case apparently. I was really hoping to just Gamefly this and import the tracks. Blech.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:21 pm

Slumberland wrote:$9.99 fee to transfer songs into other Rock Band titles, but CODE NEEDED from inside the case apparently. I was really hoping to just Gamefly this and import the tracks. Blech.

Agree, but there's quite a few songs on here my son and daughter will love singing.

Naples39 · Post by **Naples39** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:12 pm

Disappointing but expected. I assume it's a 'one-time use only' code?

Slumberland · Post by **Slumberland** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:16 pm

Almost certainly a one-time thing.

Maybe these tracks'll show up as DLC. There are only like five listed that I'm really interested in anyhow.

Leebo33 · Post by **Leebo33** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:24 pm

That setlist sucks. I'm probably going to spend the money on other DLC.

vader29 · Post by **vader29** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:00 pm

There's about a dozen songs I like on that list, will probably wait for a sale or price drop.