Rock Band

Wossi · 22-04-2009, 09:55

I was thinking of picking up Rock Band 2 for the 360 and I remember reading that you can use GH equipment with it. I also remember reading about using a combination of both sets of equipment for best use but can't remember which ones.

Can someone let me know which periphials are best to use with RB? I already have a GH guitar so that's a start at least.

Thanks.

ps, most sites are still banned at work so links may not work

Davey_Pitch · 22-04-2009, 10:12

My personal favourite guitar is the X-Plorer that came with GH2. It's wired but I've still not used one that matches it. The wireless Gibson from GH3 is very good as well, just not quite as good as the previous guitar (I always found my scores to be slightly better with the X-Plorer).

As for drums, if you're only going to play Rock Band and not Guitar Hero then you'll be best getting the RB drums. There is a new set due out soon I think, which are quieter with a stronger foot pedal (the one with the original drum set had a tendency to snap).

I believe that there is a title update due/done recently that will let you use the Lips microphones in RB. Not sure if you have Lips, but they're good mics. Otherwise you can probably pick up the RB mic quite cheaply and it'll do the job very well.

NokkonWud · 22-04-2009, 11:23

I believe it's widely regarded that GH drums are better, but Rock Band is easily the better game. GH2 guitar is my favourite (like Davey) and there is an update coming for Lips to use the Lips microphone in Rock Band.

Psymonkee · 22-04-2009, 12:27

They have it covered

^^

rb2 + rb1 (rental/borrow) + dlc + gh2/3 guitar and your set for a cracking time

Davey is on the money with the pedals though - been through 4 myself (literally

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Creature · 22-04-2009, 15:08

Am I still the only one who prefers the Strat?

Danny · 22-04-2009, 15:56

I preferred the strat buttons but didn't like the strum being silent. I use Les Pauls.

Wossi · 22-04-2009, 20:57

Cheers folks, it won't be right away anyway, so will keep an eye out for the new set of drums.

22-04-2009, 09:55	#1
Wossi Absinthe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 1,385	Rock Band I was thinking of picking up Rock Band 2 for the 360 and I remember reading that you can use GH equipment with it. I also remember reading about using a combination of both sets of equipment for best use but can't remember which ones. Can someone let me know which periphials are best to use with RB? I already have a GH guitar so that's a start at least. Thanks. ps, most sites are still banned at work so links may not work

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Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	My personal favourite guitar is the X-Plorer that came with GH2. It's wired but I've still not used one that matches it. The wireless Gibson from GH3 is very good as well, just not quite as good as the previous guitar (I always found my scores to be slightly better with the X-Plorer). As for drums, if you're only going to play Rock Band and not Guitar Hero then you'll be best getting the RB drums. There is a new set due out soon I think, which are quieter with a stronger foot pedal (the one with the original drum set had a tendency to snap). I believe that there is a title update due/done recently that will let you use the Lips microphones in RB. Not sure if you have Lips, but they're good mics. Otherwise you can probably pick up the RB mic quite cheaply and it'll do the job very well. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

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NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	I believe it's widely regarded that GH drums are better, but Rock Band is easily the better game. GH2 guitar is my favourite (like Davey) and there is an update coming for Lips to use the Lips microphone in Rock Band. __________________

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Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	They have it covered ^^ rb2 + rb1 (rental/borrow) + dlc + gh2/3 guitar and your set for a cracking time Davey is on the money with the pedals though - been through 4 myself (literally ) __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

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Creature Crispy Coated Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 2,087	Am I still the only one who prefers the Strat? __________________

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Danny Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 176	I preferred the strat buttons but didn't like the strum being silent. I use Les Pauls. __________________

22-04-2009, 20:57	#7
Wossi Absinthe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 1,385	Cheers folks, it won't be right away anyway, so will keep an eye out for the new set of drums.