Rock Band 3

by Mad Catz

Product Features

• Game Software Included
• All-new Keyboard instrument for Rock Band 3 / Plays Rock Band 3 Keyboard, Guitar* and Bass* parts (*Does not support Guitar / Bass Pro Mode)
• Two-octave design with 25 velocity-sensitive keys / Play real Keyboard parts in the new Rock Band Pro Mode
• Versatile layout: Play like a Guitar or on a tabletop / 3 AA Batteries and Keyboard Strap included
• Use as MIDI Keyboard Controller when not playing Rock Band (compatible with most MIDI sequencers)

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003RRTWSE
• Product Dimensions: 22.7 x 8.2 x 3.8 inches ; 4.5 pounds
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: October 26, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,789 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Xbox 360 | Edition: Bundle

From the Manufacturer

Rock Band® 3 is the next generation of the ultimate social and interactive music gaming platform, developed by the category's leading pioneers, Harmonix Music Systems. Featuring new innovative game modes and new instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games. This next generation of the Rock Band franchise has something for everyone. Master an instrument through the gameplay fun of "Rock Band Pro mode," add another member to your band with a new keyboard controller, or experience 83 new hits from 83 unique bands, along with your current library of songs from the over 1,500 songs available to date and counting. For the die-hard Rock Band player, there are more gigs, more ways to customize your band and more unique goals to achieve on your way to the pinnacle of rock stardom. For those just looking for fun, Rock Band 3 has a streamlined experience, with easy drop-in and drop-out, easier no-fail accessibility and an all-new party shuffle mode. For the aspirational rocker, Rock Band 3 presents "Pro mode," taking the game beyond expert and into the realm of real musicianship, with the opportunity to master real guitar, bass, keys or drums. Wireless Keyboard Controller* View larger Wireless Fender™ Mustang™ PRO-Guitar™ Controller (Sold separately) View larger Wireless PRO-Drum™ & PRO-Cymbals™ Kit (Sold separately) View larger Music The Rock Band 3 disc soundtrack contains 83 of the best bands from around the world, including bands that have never appeared in a music game, as well as support for existing Rock Band tracks (Rock Band and Rock Band 2 discs, downloaded songs, track packs, AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack and Green Day: Rock Band). Additionally, Rock Band 3 will give players immediate access to a music library approaching 2,000 songs by launch, with new content added weekly. Rock Band's gigantic music library dwarfs that of Guitar Hero® or any other music game on the market. Announced Tracks: 2000s: Metric, "Combat Baby" Rilo Kiley, "Portions for Foxes" Them Crooked Vultures, "Dead End Friends" The Vines, "Get Free" The White Stripes, "The Hardest Button to Button" Phoenix, "Lasso" Ida Maria, "Oh My God" Juanes, "Me Enamora" 1990s: Jane's Addiction, "Been Caught Stealing" Smash Mouth, "Walkin' on the Sun" Spacehog, "In the Meantime" Stone Temple Pilots, "Plush" 1980s: Dio, "Rainbow in the Dark" Huey Lewis and the News, "The Power of Love" Joan Jett, "I Love Rock and Roll" Night Ranger, "Sister Christian" Whitesnake, "Here I Go Again" The Cure, "Just Like Heaven" Ozzy Osbourne, "Crazy Train" 1970s: Queen, "Bohemian Rhapsody" 1960s: Jimi Hendrix, "Crosstown Traffic" The Doors, "Break On Through" Gameplay Play Just for Fun … or Get Serious. Casual player? Rock Band 3 has great new party modes for quick rocking sessions with friends. Go Pro: Take your passion for music to the next level with new special guitar, bass, keyboard or electronic drum controllers (sold separately). "Rock Band Pro mode" lets you further develop your musical skills through gameplay! Pro Drums supports three expansion cymbals for more accurate drum set simulation via gameplay differentiation between toms and cymbals. Pro Keys features pitch-accurate keyboard performance. Pro Guitar – the flagship of the Rock Band Pro initiative – features realistic guitar and bass performance, utilizing either the new Fender™ Mustang™ PRO-Guitar™ simulated guitar controller from Mad Catz or the Rock Band 3 Squier™ Stratocaster™ real guitar/controller hybrid that is being developed by Fender™ and Harmonix. Rock Band 3 features great new party modes. View larger Rock Band 3's challenging all-new Pro mode. View larger Rock Band 3 takes advantage of the Wireless Keyboard Controller. View larger Keyboard Controller 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. Two-octave, non-weighted, velocity-sensitive keybed ranging from C3 to C5 – 25 keys total allow players to add keys to the mix in either solo mode or with a full band. Keyboard grip is contoured and incorporates an ergonomic sensibility that provides comfort to the casual gamer or seasoned musician. Grip includes touch-sensitive strip and Overdrive button. Gameplay is available for the traditional Rock Band five-key representational mode ("keys") or pitch-accurate Rock Band Pro mode ("Pro keys"), which lets players experience the challenge and reward of playing along with real keyboard parts until they've mastered them on expert! Versatile layout—capable of use on a tabletop or strapped over the shoulder like an electric guitar. Features 4 action buttons: D-pad, back, start and Xbox Guide Button. The officially licensed Rock Band 3 Keyboard Stand (sold separately) was custom crafted to accommodate the official Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard controller. Durable, lightweight, and height adjustable to help gamers of all ages get full enjoyment from their all-new instrument. *Only compatible with Rock Band 3 and NOT previously released versions of Rock Band software.

Product 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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Holy. Freaking. Quality. (instead of crap), October 27, 2010

By 

Matt Barham - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mad Catz Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard Bundle with Rock Band 3 Software (Accessory)

I'm a Harmonix veteran. I played Guitar Hero 1 back on the PS2 at a friend's house ALL the time. Then Guitar Hero 2 came out of the Xbox 360. I instantly grabbed it and I played all day (and sometimes all night). I was hooked. I couldn't get enough of it. Then Rock Band/Rock Band 2 blew me away.

I'm a musician/artist at heart as well as an avid video gamer. The combination here is perfect. Rock Band was excellent, Rock Band 2 improved it, and Rock Band 3 perfects it.

I grabbed The Doors pack instantly on Day 1 of RB3 purchase and I've been practicing the hell out of the keys. It's a real piano, guys. The game is really re-teaching me how to play piano. It has training, "learn an instrument" for the Pro Drums/Keys/Guitar, and of course on Expert Pro Keyboard you are literally playing the legit piano music for the song. You can then take it to a real piano and play it (and impress all those women with Bohemian Rhapsody by playing it and not just singing along haha!).

Rock Band 3 is the only music game you will ever need (until Harmonix releases a new revolutionary product, which they will). Trust me.

And shut the hell up about "buy a real instrument". This game inspires that in some people, and for other people they just want to have some fun. That's okay. That argument has a flaw: Madden fans? Go buy a real football. Tiger Woods fans? Go buy real wome-err golf set. Gears of War fans? Go buy a real chainsaw.

See what I did there?

Anyway, if you're thinking about buying this, then go ahead and do it. You won't be disappointed (except wait on the Pro Guitar, I hear the current 100+ button one isn't worth the money yet. There's a full stringed, touch sensored neck, real guitar/controller hybrid coming out).

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bundle is $50 overpriced!!!, April 27, 2011

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Jeff - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mad Catz Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard Bundle with Rock Band 3 Software (Accessory)

Do not buy this keyboard/game bundle!!!! Rock band 3 has been price dropped and the bundle hasn't reflected it. It is currently $50 cheaper to buy the keyboard and game separately

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rock Band 3 is the Only Rhythm Game You'll Ever Need, November 2, 2010

By 

John Galt "John Galt" (Roswell, GA United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mad Catz Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard Bundle with Rock Band 3 Software (Accessory)

As someone who has had over 10 years of classical piano training I've always had a strong interest in playing music. I taught myself guitar, bass, drums and while I'm not a virtuoso at these other instruments I enjoy playing and practicing them alone and with others.

Along with actually playing real instruments I've been a hardcore rhythm gamer and fan of Harmonix's past titles including GH1, GH2, RB1, RB2, and now RB3. I've invested a lot of money into the Rock band platform over the years but over the last 12 months or so I began to lose interest. Playing along to songs using 5 colored buttons had lost its appeal on me somehow.

Before last week I hadn't played a Rock Band game for more than 6 months. ... and yet prior to getting burnt out I played the game at least 3 times a week. I'm really excited by the direction Harmonix has taken with Rock Band 3 for multiple reasons.

For one, the time spent learning these songs on "plastic instruments" now translates perfectly to real instruments. As of right now I only own the keyboard peripheral but spending time in practice mode isn't just a way of getting a higher score in the game anymore; it's a way of learning the actual piano/keyboard part for the song. It's a complete reinvention of what a music game is capable of and for that alone Rock Band 3 deserves 5 stars and my highest recommendation to any rhythm gamer who wants to become even more involved with the music they are "playing" in the game.

The setlist might seem strange to longtime fans of the genre but I guarantee that every one of the on-disc songs has at least one part that is a joy to play. Whether it's the bass line to "Antibodies" or the guitar part to "Oh My God" Harmonix made sure to pick songs that had parts that are actually FUN to play. It's easily the most fun I've had playing any set list in the Rock Band series.

In short: Rock Band 3 is an epic achievement in game design and should be played by anyone who has ever enjoyed a Harmonix title.

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