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Game Information
- Platform: Xbox 360
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- Media: Accessory
- Item Quantity: 1
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Technical Details
- All-new Keyboard instrument for Rock Band 3
- Plays Rock Band 3 Keyboard, Guitar* and Bass* parts / Two-octave design with 25 velocity-sensitive keys (*Does not support Guitar/Bass Pro Mode)
- Play real Keyboard parts in the new Rock Band Pro Mode / Versatile layout: Play like a Guitar or on a tabletop
- Use as MIDI Keyboard Controller when not playing Rock Band (compatible with most MIDI sequencers)
- 3 AA Batteries and Keyboard Strap included / Use as MIDI Keyboard Controller when not playing Rock Band (compatible with most MIDI sequencers)
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
As a new innovation to rhythm gaming, the Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard ups the realism of the Rock Band franchise. Crafted after classic professional Keyboard designs, its versatile layout capable of use on a tabletop or strapped over the shoulder like an electric guitar incorporates an ergonomic sensibility that provides comfort to the casual gamer or seasoned musician. The Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard Is fully compatible with both standard and Rock Band Pro modes.Empowering you to rock outside the realm of videogames, the Wireless Keyboard also functions as a MIDI controller and boasts a two-octave, non-weighted, velocity-sensitive keybed ranging from C3 to C5. The MIDI output connector provides compatibility with MIDI software sequencers and hardware devices, while standard console-specific gaming controller buttons deliver seamless console integration.
Product Description
As an innovation to rhythm gaming the Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard ups the realism of the Rock Band franchise. Crafted after classic professional Keyboard designs its versatile layout-capable of use on a tabletop or strapped over the shoulder like an electric guitar - incorporates an ergonomic sensibility that provides comfort to the casual gamer or seasoned musician. The Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard Is fully compatible with both standard and Rock Band Pro modes. Empowering you to rock outside the realm of videogames the Wireless Keyboard also functions as a MIDI controller and boasts a two-octave non-weighted velocity-sensitive keybed ranging from C3 to C5. The MIDI output connector provides compatibility with MIDI software sequencers and hardware devices while standard console-specific gaming controller buttons deliver seamless console integration.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I just spent an evening playing Rock Band 3 and using the keyboard. I've been a long-time Rock Band fan since version 1, and I generally love playing guitar but will dabble with drums when someone else wants a break.
This peripheral really does change the way I view Rock Band. It's another step (after their introduction of the drums) towards genuinely playing an instrument, and I believe could be of real value in learning the keyboard - but it's also great fun!
It's not particularly big so won't take up lots of room alongside the fake guitar and plastic drums. You can sling it round your neck and play as a "keytar" but I preferred to sit and play it on a small table.
The keyboard has a pleasing heft, and the build quality feels rather better than the drums for example. The keys have really a nice action and apparently they're velocity sensitive; not sure that makes a difference in the game but there's a MIDI port so I guess you could plug into various devices including a PC for genuine synthesiser duties. The "good value" bit from the title? Well, a half-decent MIDI keyboard isn't cheap.
In use the game gives you various difficulty settings (oh, and RB3 lets you pause, change difficulty, and restart with a well-thought out short rewind of the section in order that you & your bandmates don't lose the place). The overdrive button is set to the left of the keys, and next to that is a touch-sensitive slider for whammy-ing or other effects. The only advice I'd offer is to always use pro mode. Try the basic mode and you'll see why, but you feel like you're properly playing in pro mode.
I've been looking forward to the keyboard peripheral for ages now, and I'm very impressed. Well worth it and I can see my trusty guitar gathering dust while the keyboard takes the limelight on Rock Band sessions.
This peripheral really does change the way I view Rock Band. It's another step (after their introduction of the drums) towards genuinely playing an instrument, and I believe could be of real value in learning the keyboard - but it's also great fun!
It's not particularly big so won't take up lots of room alongside the fake guitar and plastic drums. You can sling it round your neck and play as a "keytar" but I preferred to sit and play it on a small table.
The keyboard has a pleasing heft, and the build quality feels rather better than the drums for example. The keys have really a nice action and apparently they're velocity sensitive; not sure that makes a difference in the game but there's a MIDI port so I guess you could plug into various devices including a PC for genuine synthesiser duties. The "good value" bit from the title? Well, a half-decent MIDI keyboard isn't cheap.
In use the game gives you various difficulty settings (oh, and RB3 lets you pause, change difficulty, and restart with a well-thought out short rewind of the section in order that you & your bandmates don't lose the place). The overdrive button is set to the left of the keys, and next to that is a touch-sensitive slider for whammy-ing or other effects. The only advice I'd offer is to always use pro mode. Try the basic mode and you'll see why, but you feel like you're properly playing in pro mode.
I've been looking forward to the keyboard peripheral for ages now, and I'm very impressed. Well worth it and I can see my trusty guitar gathering dust while the keyboard takes the limelight on Rock Band sessions.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
Let me pre-empt this by saying it is mainly a review of the product as it is used in Rock Band 3. The build quality itself is extremely good; it feels just like a genuine keyboard or piano. I have no complaints.
The big issue with this keyboard is if it was really needed or is just a way to sell more pricey plastic peripherals to rock band fans?
I play Rock Band 3 regularly with my friends and at first the keyboard was very popular with everybody wanting a turn to play it. However once the novelty wears off there are some significant issues with playing this in standard mode:
- None of the huge back catalogue of songs works with this new instrument, this is particularly frustrating when playing with a group of friends as many of their favourite songs will have no part for you if you wish to stay on the keyboard.
- A large number of the new Rock Band 3 songs also do not feature a keyboard part: limiting the song selection even more.
- Of the few songs currently available that do feature a keyboard part many are extremely unexciting to play.
In fact, for the last few Rock Band 3 nights the keyboard has sat forgotten to the side while we continue playing the other instruments. Perhaps this will change as they release more DLC, but you have to question just how many rock bands really utilise a keyboard or piano?
Of course the pro keyboard mode could be the reason you are interested in this. However, unless you are looking to start learning to play a keyboard in your room on your own, I would say from my experience with it, that you can enjoy Rock Band 3 perfectly fine without spending the money on this.
The big issue with this keyboard is if it was really needed or is just a way to sell more pricey plastic peripherals to rock band fans?
I play Rock Band 3 regularly with my friends and at first the keyboard was very popular with everybody wanting a turn to play it. However once the novelty wears off there are some significant issues with playing this in standard mode:
- None of the huge back catalogue of songs works with this new instrument, this is particularly frustrating when playing with a group of friends as many of their favourite songs will have no part for you if you wish to stay on the keyboard.
- A large number of the new Rock Band 3 songs also do not feature a keyboard part: limiting the song selection even more.
- Of the few songs currently available that do feature a keyboard part many are extremely unexciting to play.
In fact, for the last few Rock Band 3 nights the keyboard has sat forgotten to the side while we continue playing the other instruments. Perhaps this will change as they release more DLC, but you have to question just how many rock bands really utilise a keyboard or piano?
Of course the pro keyboard mode could be the reason you are interested in this. However, unless you are looking to start learning to play a keyboard in your room on your own, I would say from my experience with it, that you can enjoy Rock Band 3 perfectly fine without spending the money on this.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
Kinda solid construction, really feels like a real keyboard. But after learning 3-4 songs it became boring. It would really require a new CD with full of keyboard tracks for a long term joy. So it just needs more songs, otherwise it's great!
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