ROCKSMITH + ****closed beta @ rocksmith.com/beta ****

AFrostyOne

AFrostyOne

Salty I need to re-do my profile in CAG4.0
As the original deal morphed into a game deal and guitar advice thread, I decided to place the original BB deal behind spoiler tags for a reference point. And I listed the current deals below. The guitar purchase is the most difficult part for us beginners, so read the advice in the thread

Too busy to read the entire thread? Then try these following posts for the guitar advice. Thanks to SmileyMcSmiles for all the help :applause:
>>guitar advice, initial posts #26, 34, 35
>>guitar accessories, initial posts #49, 51, 56
>>learn about Rondo Music guitars on post 642
This should help get you started.

ROCKSMITH +... yeah, that's the new name. Announced 06/12/2021

-coming soon

-sign up for the closed PC beta

Don't bother with this spoiler.

Has nothing to do with Rocksmith+

ROCKSMITH 2014 "Remastered" Edition     -Released 10/04/2016

-available as a free download to all existing owners of RS2014 (across all 6 platforms :360:  :ps3:  :xb1:  :ps4:  :pc:&Mac)

-available as a new retail package ( :xb1:  :ps4:  :pc:&Mac), which includes download code for 6 songs (freebie songs to follow)

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers - "Three Little Birds"
  • Elvis Presley - "Suspicious Minds"
  • Fun - "Some Nights"
  • Jackson 5 - "I Want You Back"
  • Outkast - "Hey Ya!"
  • Train - "Drops of Jupiter
-Official Rocksmith FAQ about the remastered edition

http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/1478827-Rocksmith-2014-Remastered-Official-FAQ-Forums

**GAME + CABLE version deals** 

None (as of 08/30/17)

**GAME ONLY version deals** 

*STEAM store - RS Remastered is $20  (as of 11/26/2017) + Individual songs and Song packs on sale 40% off

http://store.steampowered.com/app/221680/Rocksmith_2014_Edition__Remastered/

dead*STEAM store - RS Remastered is $20  (as of 08/30/2017) + Individual songs and Song packs on sale 40% off

http://store.steampowered.com/app/221680/Rocksmith_2014_Edition__Remastered/

**RS CABLE ONLY deals**
-Cables retail for $29.99 and work on all versions of the game.
-Deals seem to be non-existant on the cable. Best to track down an older version of the game on clearance somewhere or wait for a deal on the bundle version.

ROCKSMITH 2014     -Released 10/22/2013

-available on 
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-available in TWO versions:  Game+Cable edition @ $80, No Cable Edition @ $60

-RS cable from original game WILL work with Rocksmith 2014

-all current DLC IS compatible and WILL work with Rocksmith 2014

-most On-disc songs from original game work with Rocksmith 2014, must buy Import Pack DLC @ $10

-Xbox One & Playstation 4 versions coming 11/04/2014 :hot: 

**GAME + CABLE version** 

dead*Amazon (deal of the day) - $30 for :360:  :ps3:  (as of 11/22/16)

https://www.amazon.com/dlp/49799fd5/ref=gbps_img_s-3_bb19_49799fd5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=41fd713f-6bfe-4299-a021-d2b94872bb19&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=F4891MFHCGJVJ54KM91T

**GAME ONLY version** 

Ubisoft Store - $12 for PC (download only)  (as of 11/22/17)

http://store.ubi.com/us/rocksmith-2014-edition-with-no-cable/57615162a3be1683708b458e.html

ROCKSMITH game + cable deals:
**GUITAR + BASS version**     released in 2012     aka the "Double-Dip" version
-out NOW for
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also available in a software only version (aka NO cable) for $49.99, but you still need to have the Real-Tone cable to play

*Amazon Games:  Digital download for $9, PC version only (as of 01/02/18)

https://www.amazon.com/Ubisoft-Rocksmith-Download/dp/B009GKT2W2

*SAM's Club in-store:  super YMMV  Guitar+Game bundle for $50 (MSRP was 200)
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*SAM's Club in-store:  super YMMV  Game+Cable for $5.00

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Important Note: a new disc version, which includes bass content, got released on 10/16/2012. Deals below are for the original disc version, which did NOT have bass content. You can buy bass as DLC for this version of the game
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**GUITAR ONLY version**     released in 2011     aka the "Original" version
-Available only on 
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-Bass content can be purchase as DLC for $30  $10 thru XBLA or PSN
DEAD*Best Buy online: $8 each, as of 11/1/2013 :hot:

    -Ship to Store for Free Shipping.

 
**RS CABLE ONLY deals**
-Cables retail for $29.99 and work on all versions of the game.
-Deals seem to be non-existant on the cable. Best to track down the old version of the game on clearance somewhere.
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Old PC Info
PC version
Update #3: PC release is now on for Oct. 16, 2012 (announced during E3 2012)
Update #2: it now has a Fall release window. See link http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/666780
Update #1: delayed to May 2012, per game's producer. See link
http://www.facebook.com/rocksmithgame/posts/253166328074384
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OLD BASS DLC Info
BASS Guitar - Where is it?
Bass content coming in two forms, as announced during E3 2012:
1st option--Bass DLC (available in September 2012 )(arrives on 8/14/12 ) IS HERE for all existing RS owners.
xbox link http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Rocksmith-Bass-Expansion/714cbfbe-cb3c-4abf-ab35-1fecc80bb5d6
Cost to download is $29.99/2400ms points and it will give you bass tracks for all on-disc songs and any DLC songs you have downloaded. Plus you will get some new Guitarcade games, Journey mode, Technique challenges and Achievements/Trophies for Bass guitar
2nd option--There will be a new retail disc version for Rocksmith released in October. The new retail disc will include the Bass content, along with the original RS content, and it's MSRP will be $79.99 for the Game+Cable package

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**thanks to Syngamer for the logo:

Rocksmith DLC List
New DLC ONLY works on RS2014 or newer versions.



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Full DLC List:
http://rocksmith.ubi.com/rocksmith/en-US/downloads/index.aspx
Videos of DLC
http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/658935-Rocksmith-DLC-*Updated-2-21?
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Remember FREE Holiday DLC songs on XBLA & PSN. Thanks to Doctor Who for the DLC find:applause:
DLC link on XBLA: http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/FREE-Rocksmith-Holiday-Song-Pack/c7bb93bd-d200-4505-b9d4-9002b3dc96ac

NOTE:  Holiday songs were pulled (probably because Seth Chapla went to work on Bandfuse).  No confirmation on when or if they'll return.

Electric Guitar Suggestions:

Example of pack-in guitar in the Official RS guitar bundle
http://www.amazon.com/Epiphone-Special-Electric-Vintage-Sunburst/dp/B0047YUM9O/ref=sr_1_10?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1322207032&sr=1-10

Example of Dean Vendetta XMT
http://www.amazon.com/Dean-Vendetta-Guitar-XM-Tremelo/dp/B0025VLQVE/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1322207724&sr=1-5
Getting harder to find at sub-$100, but guitar center may be best option

Guitars from Rondo Music
http://www.rondomusic.com/
-->refer to post 642 for info on Rondo and the guitars they sell
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9291870&postcount=642

Xaviere guitars from GuitarFetish
http://www.guitarfetish.com/

Guitars from Monoprice (yeah, thaaat Monoprice)
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=115&cp_id=11501&cs_id=1150101

DEAD Deals behind this spoiler
RS2014 Version*****

*GAME + CABLE version** 

dead*Rocksmith Remastered w/cable is on sale at Amazon (as of 12/29/16)

- :xb1:  is $30

- :ps4:  is $40 (third-party vendor, fulfilled by Amazon)

- :pc: /Mac is $35

https://www.amazon.c...hone+pro+1&th=1

 dead*Amazon (deal of the day) - $30 for :xb1:  :ps4:  :pc: &Mac (as of 11/22/16)

https://www.amazon.com/dlp/49799fd5/ref=gbps_img_s-3_bb19_49799fd5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=41fd713f-6bfe-4299-a021-d2b94872bb19&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=F4891MFHCGJVJ54KM91T

dead*Gamestop - $30 for :xb1:  :ps4:  :pc: &Mac (as of 11/23/16)

http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-rocksmith,28zu0

*Bestbuy:  $35 ($28 for GCU)  :xb1:  :ps4:   versions (CyberMonday sale, as of 11/30/15)

dead*Gamestop:  $40 for  :360: :ps3: :xb1:  :ps4:  :pc:   versions (thanks mossfan) (as of 3/05/15)

dead*Amazon:  $40 for  :360: :ps3: :pc:   versions (as of 9/22)

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included/dp/B00D6PTMSW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411438609&sr=8-1&keywords=rocksmith

dead*Amazon:  $40 for   :360:  :ps3:  version (as of 6/13)

:360: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/redirect.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included%2Fdp%2FB00D6PTMSW%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fie%3DUTF8%26amp%3Bqid%3D1402685765%26amp%3Bsr%3D8-1%26amp%3Bkeywords%3Drocksmith&pid=11840323

:ps3: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/redirect.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRocksmith-2014-Edition-Playstation-Cable-Included%2Fdp%2FB00D6PTMB4%2Fref%3Dsr_1_2%3Fie%3DUTF8%26amp%3Bqid%3D1402686350%26amp%3Bsr%3D8-2%26amp%3Bkeywords%3Drocksmith&pid=11840323

dead*Gamestop:  $40 for  :360:  :ps3:  & PC/Mac (as of 6/13)

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/redirect.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamestop.com%2Fbrowse%3Fnav%3D16k-3-rocksmith%2C28zu0&pid=11840323

dead*Best Buy in-store & online:  $40 for :360:  :ps3: version & PC/Mac (week of 6/15 - 6/21)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?_dyncharset=UTF-8&_dynSessConf=&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list

 DEAD*Amazon: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 & PC/Mac edition(as of 01/21)

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included/dp/B00D6PTMSW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390459138&sr=8-1&keywords=rocksmith

DEAD*Gamestop online: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 & PC/Mac edition (as of 01/21)

http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-rocksmith,28zu0

DEAD*BestBuy online: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 (as of 12/23)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocksmith-2014-edition-playstation-3/9635311.p;jsessionid=513B69E8C00C74D3961CA57F952061C0.bbolsp-app04-108?id=1219034544219&skuId=9635311&st=rocksmith&lp=2&cp=1

DEAD*Target: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 (12/08 to 12/14)

DEAD*Amazon: $43 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 (as of 12/03/13)

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included/dp/B00D6PTMSW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386100900&sr=8-1&keywords=rocksmith

DEAD*UBI Store: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version) 
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 (as of 12/01/13)

http://rocksmith.ubi.com/rocksmith/en-us/buy/

DEAD*Best Buy online: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 (as of 11/25/13)

DEAD*Best Buy online: YMMV -save $80 off select guitars when you purchase RS2014 (game+cable version)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/null/save-80-on-electric-guitar-with-rocksmith-2014-edition-software/pcmcat317700050007.c?id=pcmcat317700050007 (website is only taking 50 off the guitar, so YMMV on them honoring the 80 off)

DEAD*Amazon: $50 for RS2014 (game+cable version)
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 (as of 11/25/13)

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included/dp/B00D6PTMSW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1385433606&sr=8-2&keywords=Rocksmith

**GAME ONLY version** 

dead*PSN store - $20 :ps4: (12/20/16 - 12/27/16)

https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/rocksmith-2014-edition-%e2%80%93-remastered/cid=UP0001-CUSA00692_00-RS2014REMASTERED

dead*Fry's Electronics (online & in-store):  $30 for PS3 version (thanks fidodido) (10/07/14 to 10/09/14)

dead*Gamestop (online):  $15 for download version (thanks Caine) (as of 9/1/14)

http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/rocksmith-2014-edition-no-cable-included/112382?utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=deeplink&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=FKSJxY2VJAk-LM.Adf2ls8hsKVWQaxpR3Q

dead*HumbleBundle(online):  $15 for Steam download version

 https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/rocksmith2014_storefront

(thanks Pr0f1t)

dead*Newegg(online):  $15 for download version (72hr special) + save extra 10% with code EMCPDW47 (thanks sp00ge)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832138366&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=1312731&SID=

dead*Mac Store(online):  $24 for download version, (as of 5/2)

*Newegg(online):  $15 for download version (72hr special) + save extra 10% with code EMCPDW47 (thanks sp00ge)

 

*Amazon:  $40 for NO Cable version, (as of 12/23)

http://www.amazon.com/Rocksmith-2014-Edition-Xbox-Cable-Included/dp/B00D6PTMSW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387218323&sr=8-2&keywords=rocksmith

DEAD*Amazon:  $33 for NO Cable version, TODAY Only 12/3

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=br_lf_m_8070796011_grlink_3?ie=UTF8&node=8070796011&plgroup=3

Guitar+Bass Version*****

Original Version*****

Original DEAL behind this Spoiler
Bestbuy has a separate, two week flier for music gear and they're advertising Rocksmith game bundle+ Epiphone guitar for $199.98 and you get a $50 giftcard with purchase of the game/guitar bundle.

Ad is a bit odd in that they only list sku's for the game bundle and standalone guitar (#2633103, 2633149, 2273055), so they may be doing in-store bundling. Plus they list the game + guitar bundle as a 10 savings over buying everything separate

I'll let the musician CAGs speak to the quality of the guitar;)

UPDATE: Bestbuy finally got the site updated with the offer.
Link Dead
Like I said before, seems like they are doing an in-store bundle instead of selling the official Rocksmith guitar kit. Won't know for sure until it's bought

UPDATE #2: deal is definitely an in-store bundle of standalone guitar + game bundle. Guitar is an Epiphone LP jr with a cherryburst finish and no strap or picks are included. Asked about substituting a different guitar model but bundle price won't activate if you switch it out

 
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Sorry for asking such a noob question, but I have the original rocksmith (not RS 2014) and I am interested in the deftones DLC.  Mind you, I haven't even opened up the game yet.  Are they compatible or do I need 2014?

 
Confucius said:
so uh after watching the slayer video, i've decided I suck and need to throw my guitar and rocksmith in the trash. :(
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Don't be such a drama queen. Next time you BBQ, use your guitar instead of charcoal. Once you eat the food you'll be infused with guitar mojo. Why else do ya think I've gotten sooo many guitars ;)

But yeah, Audrey's legit. She's probably put in more time on RS than all CAGs... Combined

Gdogg said:
Sorry for asking such a noob question, but I have the original rocksmith (not RS 2014) and I am interested in the deftones DLC. Mind you, I haven't even opened up the game yet. Are they compatible or do I need 2014?
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All new DLC released since RS2014 only works with RS2014.

 
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rbarba4 said:
But yeah, Audrey's legit. She's probably put in more time on RS than all CAGs... Combined
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That's pretty easy to do when you're a little girl and have virtually no responsibility. Try juggling a real job, grad school, friends, a significant other. I'm sure others on this board have even more on their plate. Plus, children naturally have a better ability to learn new things. It's just how the brain develops when you're younger.

 
No doubt.... that's why Confucius should be laying into his parents for having him a couple decades too early :) .

I get the whole life thing...

I had sooo much free time for the first year and a half from RS's release  that I made huge progress in playing.  Not that shocking starting from ZERO.

Then fun time ended and play time nosedived.  Which is why I've been looking for alternate ways of learning.  Love RS, but not helping me improve right now with my current situation.  Just trying to tread water for the time being

 
Today's DLC is (drumroll please)...

Lamb of God Pack:

Laid To Rest
Ghost Walking
Walk With Me In Hell

Ugh. No thanks. If I want to listen to the cookie monster, I'll listen to this:

[video]http://youtu.be/sUMgR_Bm-6M[/video]

 
crazedracerguy said:
Today's DLC is (drumroll please)...

Lamb of God Pack:

Laid To Rest
Ghost Walking
Walk With Me In Hell


Ugh. No thanks. If I want to listen to the cookie monster, I'll listen to this:

[video]http://youtu.be/sUMgR_Bm-6M[/video]
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With each passing week I realize more and more just how dissimilar our musical tastes are, crazed. For once though I think we can finally come together on something. I love metal but have never really cared for Lamb of God, so this week is a pass for me. But that Cookie Monster song was AMAZING! If that was offered as dlc I'd be all over it.
 
jsivley said:
With each passing week I realize more and more just how dissimilar our musical tastes are, crazed. For once though I think we can finally come together on something. I love metal but have never really cared for Lamb of God, so this week is a pass for me. But that Cookie Monster song was AMAZING! If that was offered as dlc I'd be all over it.
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LOL... I like country and classic rock. That's it. ;) No - there are a couple of current groups that I'd crap my pants if they showed up in RS - Shinedown and Seether, among a couple of others - but, as a general rule, I don't like current metal. I like the hair band late '80's-early 90's stuff, but was never into Maiden or Ozzy or any of those artists.

Also, after I watched the cookie monster song, I'd totally buy it. :)

 
I'm not into the whole screamo stuff either. Playing guitar riffs really fast and screaming your head off. Ugh. You got bands like AC/DC, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Rush, and many more that actually give the metal genre a good name. I can't stand what it's become.

 
New Month, New Flyer.

Guitar Center's August Flyer has another Squier Bullet for $90.  This time it's the telecaster HS

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier-Bullet-HS-Telecaster-Electric-Guitar-109322396-i3225413.gc

Available in sunburst, black, metallic orange.

Sale starts 08/01/14

Also received Musicians Friend's magazine. Don't remember all the deals, but no worries since it's online.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/on-sale?icid=206110#pageName=collection-page&N=300004&Nao=0&recsPerPage=20&v=g&profileCountryCode=US&profileCurrencyCode=USD

Some of the highlights:

-Rogue violin bass for $180

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/rogue-vb100-violin-bass-guitar

-Squier VM jaguar bass for $150 (c.a.r. only)

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/squier-vintage-modified-jaguar-electric-bass-guitar-special-humbucker/h71305000003000

-Epiphone Genesis deluxe pro guitar for $300

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/epiphone-limited-edition-genesis-deluxe-pro-electric-guitar

-G&L tribute ASAT deluxe guitar for $300 (black only)

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gl-tribute-asat-deluxe-carved-top-electric-guitar/h88845

 
Hey guys,

Sorry to bring this up if it has been mentioned before, but what do you guys do for DLC?  The store on Rocksmith is an absolute mess.  For a platform that attempts to survive on weekly downloads it is literally impossible to use.  Having no song previews seems like a poor decision to me, but I don't work for the company.  Having the songs listed in MS points (which haven't been used since September of last year if I recall correctly), being unable to sort the songs (no matter which option is used songs appear in a random order), and not showing all content options (the Blink 182 pack is not listed in the store, but is listed on xbox.com) is just insane.

The point of this post, however, is not to complain about the ineptitude of the developer, although it seems appropriate.  It is to get an idea of how you shop for DLC.  Is the list on the official website comprehensive?  It's infuriating to me that the in-game store is unusable, but I want to explore the DLC options.  The most logical thing I can think of is to go through the list on their website one by one and make some sort of a list for the items I want, then use that list when shopping.  The problem is that this is extremely time consuming, so I was hoping someone here might have a better alternative.

Thank you.

 
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The xbox website is easier to sort. I purchase some songs that way. I also use the sort function in the store and sort by most recent - but I've been using it since the beginning of Rocksmith 1.

I never use the in game store. The sort is completely broken.

The website (and the wiki) have complete lists.

Also, if you want previews, just check the Rocksmith YouTube channel. They do a weekly previe video. Or go watch the riff repeater videos of Eliott playing the songs.
 
Yeah, the in-game DLC store sucks.

I'm on 360 so I just use the marketplace on the console to shop for the songs.  

Don't know how things may be on the PS3 though.

 
Here's your New DLC Day!!! video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr2veZ5mi_w&feature=youtu.be

“Mountains” – Eb Drop Db– Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Black Chandelier” – Eb Drop Db – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Stingin’ Belle” – D Drop C – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Bubbles” – Eb Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Many Of Horror” – Eb Drop Db – Lead/Rhythm/Bass”

Closest I would come to a purchase would be Stingin'Belle, but don't hold yer breath

 
It's time for the New DLC Day!!! starring the new DLC of No Doubt...  Hoo-raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

(this is where you think of a green frog screaming as he runs off screen)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tev5ZSTiOxw&list=UUjjgYbxFsIvuF-AUl_xUr0A

“Don’t Speak” – E Standard– Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Ex-Girlfriend” – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Spiderwebs” – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass

Good thing I grabbed a couple of MS cards during last week's Target sale

 
Yeah... I'd love to see some Shinedown/Seether/FFDP/Skillet.

Also, hair bands are criminally underrepresented... I don't even need the big ones (Bon Jovi/Def Leppard/Crue/Poison) - I'd take some one/few hit wonders (Tesla/LA Guns/Slaughter/Great White/Kix/White Lion/Quiet Riot)...

Glad I recognize the artist this week. Still not in for this.

 
victimsofadown said:
Hey guys,

Sorry to bring this up if it has been mentioned before, but what do you guys do for DLC? The store on Rocksmith is an absolute mess. For a platform that attempts to survive on weekly downloads it is literally impossible to use. Having no song previews seems like a poor decision to me, but I don't work for the company. Having the songs listed in MS points (which haven't been used since September of last year if I recall correctly), being unable to sort the songs (no matter which option is used songs appear in a random order), and not showing all content options (the Blink 182 pack is not listed in the store, but is listed on xbox.com) is just insane.

The point of this post, however, is not to complain about the ineptitude of the developer, although it seems appropriate. It is to get an idea of how you shop for DLC. Is the list on the official website comprehensive? It's infuriating to me that the in-game store is unusable, but I want to explore the DLC options. The most logical thing I can think of is to go through the list on their website one by one and make some sort of a list for the items I want, then use that list when shopping. The problem is that this is extremely time consuming, so I was hoping someone here might have a better alternative.

Thank you.
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I feel the same way. The store is completely broken. Aside from the problems you listed, I also think it's a mess visually. Instead of having that small section of the screen scroll down with names and titles, they should've done a block layout with album covers as pictures and so you could check out artists or songs by alphabetical order. Kind of like how the Bandfuse song selection screen looks. That system would've been way more efficient in my opinion.

Anyway, you hit the nail on the head. If you want to figure out what you're going to buy, you gotta look through a list online and make your decisions that way. I've spent so much time looking through the DLC store for something and leaving empty-handed because I was frustrated by it. They really need to sort that mess out. Some stuff (like you said, the Blink 182 pack) isn't even available in the store and has to be bought online.

 
crazedracerguy said:
Duran Duran this week! No, I really am excited about this one. I can't get enough 80's music...
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The obvious choices for this pack are:
Rio
Hungry like the wolf
Girls on film

Although I'd really like to see one if these selections:
Is there something I should know?
Electric barberella
A view to a kill
Falling down

If they put in Rio I'll be picturing a Santa/Jesus duet. Happens every time I hear that song

I just hope they don't bother putting in Ordinary World. It's a good song, but not over and over
 
Yeah - saw a live version of "View to a Kill" from 2011 and the guitar parts were deceptively cool... The thing is  - both Taylors are incredible players, so the guitar parts (underneath the synth) were really good and the bass parts should be outstanding for the people that play.

I figure Rio, Hungry Like the Wolf and either Girls on Film, Ordinary World or Come Undone...

 
I was listening to some Duran Duran this morning on the way to work trying to listen specifically to the guitar parts. I never realized how "funk" it is. Good thing they had all the synth work or they may have wound up as disco. They've got some pretty sweet bass lines though
 
I want it, but do I want it at full price? I was afraid Ordinary World would make the set list. I don't think I'd play it very often
 
Hey, HEY, hey kids and kidettes!!!  Know what time it is?

It's New DLC Day!!! video time.

This weeks selection is coming all the way from the 80's.  A time of living IN eXceSs, Valley Girls, Kelly LeBrock and  real Idol music.

So here are a few tips prepare:

*One - Flock those seagulls

*Two - Don that Johnson

*Three -Oingo your Boingo

*Four - use Modern English

With that out of the way, take a Day Off FB and join our little breakfast club.

Coming back to this future America, by some sorta of weird science gizmo, here is Duran Duran

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

“Hungry Like The Wolf” – E Standard– Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Ordinary World” – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Rio” – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass

 
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Very Cool, but they better not charge full price.

No royalties involved, at least I don't think there would be.

 
Dan seemed to imply there was something we didn't know, so this very well may be a free pack... I don't know. Seems to me that, without the royalties, they would use in house guys to do it (like the Christmas pack) and they'd just do it as a little bonus for everyone.

 
DJP519 said:
The Epiphone Les Paul Special with P90s is once again on sale at Guitar Center for $89:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Special-I-P90-Electric-Guitar-107274870-i2101227.gc
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Yup, I just saw it in my copy of the GC mini-magazine. It's part of their Labor Day sale.

I'd go for these over their twins (humbucker models).

Just understand that these are most likely NEW old-stock, as in they're new but have been sitting around in a warehouse/store for a couple of years. So they might need some TLC.

The mini-mag also has the 2014 Gibson electrics advertised at about 10% off street price. For example the Melody Maker guitars have a street price of 620 and they're advertising 558.

Shouldn't be much longer before all stores start to clear'em out & at deeper discounts

And might as well toss out a few deals from MusiciansFriend.

-B.C. Rich Pro X Custom Mockingbird

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/b.c.-rich-pro-x-custom-mockingbird-st-electric-guitar

Transblack @ $350

-Washburn PS10 Paul Stanley Starfire

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/washburn-ps10-paul-stanley-starfire-electric-guitar-with-gigbag/j02016000002000

Black @ $250

PDP 700 Series Round Top Throne

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums-percussion/pdp-700-series-round-top-throne

Basic throne @ $30

Ibanez Roadcore Series RC320

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/ibanez-roadcore-series-rc320-electric-guitar/j00200000002000

Black @ $230

G&L Tribute ASCARI GTS

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gl-tribute-ascari-gts-electric-guitar/h88876000002001

Transparent Black @ $300

G&L Tribute ASAT Deluxe

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gl-tribute-asat-deluxe-carved-top-electric-guitar/h88845

Gloss Black @ $300

I could go for one each of the Starfire, Roadcore and Ascari but gotta budget for the new J.Backlund, Destiny Ghost Ed. and iPhone 6

 
Dlc confirmed:

"Rondo alla Turca" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart "Moonlight Sonata: Adagio Sostenuto"
Ludwig van Beethoven
"In the Hall of the Mountain King" by Edvard Grieg,
""Little" Fugue in G minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach
"Ride of the Valkyries" by Richard Wagner

Sold as a pack only for $4.99

Not as good as the "free" price some were hoping for, but it works for me since I was going to purchase anyway. $1 per song for what I expect to be some of my favorite songs to play? Sign me up
 
Yeah - they look great and were recorded in a pretty legendary studio. They put out 3 6 minute videos of behind the scenes stuff for this. They're worth watching...
 
Free woulda been nice, but I was thinking $1 per song too (for the time they put in to chart it out).

Here's the official video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE1OXfwskbA

I know I'm a noob and all, it's just that I kinda wish they had raunched it up a bit more.

Guess I'm gonna have to do it myself.  I'm putting all the cats in my neighborhood on notice.

Here are the other vid's that crazedracer talked about:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsmY8svcz_w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbNI-90-RT8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdp-vLtGPAs

 
Here's a few more deals for Guitar Center's Labor Day sale, straight from their mailer.

-Squier Bullet Sparkle strats for $99.99 (11 bucks more than the 4th of July sale)

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier-Bullet-Strat-HH-with-Tremolo-110016946-i3606576.gc

available in Red, Blue & Silver (see pic of my blue one below)

-D'Addario XL bass strings for $9.99

http://www.guitarcenter.com/D-Addario-EXL165-XL-Nickel-Round-Wound-Soft-Regular-Bass-Strings-100079409-i1122012.gc

EXL165 package

-Gear One guitar stands or Proline wall hangers are 2 for $10

-Epiphone Les Paul Special with p90's for $89.00

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Special-I-P90-Electric-Guitar-107274870-i2101227.gc

available in worn red or worn black (same model posted about a day or so ago)

Online prices are live now. In-store is suppose to start tomorrow 8/28 and run thru 9/1

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And yes, I was very lazy and quoted my old post to get the pic :p

 
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So... it's been about a year since I picked RS2014 and I'm just now getting around to playing "Return to Castle Chordead".  And there's just... so... much... CHEEEEEESE.  As in there aren't enough crackers and wine to go with all that cheese.

Yet, I loved every second of it.  Can't believe I've been missing out on it for all this time.

It's like "Typing of the Dead" but with chords (would referenced Rock of the Dead but not many people know it even exists).

Let's see how long my love lasts for this. 

 
You can get a brand new copy of Bandfuse at any gamestop that has it and use the $5 Kongregate coupon to get it for $5.

Also, this week's DLC is Sublime. The group, not a description. :)
 
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