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: B003RS1970
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: October 26, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,392 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #9 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Hardware > Controllers > Keyboards
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PLAYSTATION 3 | 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, select, start and PS 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

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Ridiculous price for this bundle, November 29, 2010

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Jay "jay" (minneapolis) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard and Software Bundle for PlayStation 3 (Accessory)

Rock band is rock band BUT why in the heck would ANYONE pay this kind of money for this bundle when you can buy the game for $40 and the keyboard for $70 separately. Oh, let's see, let me pay an extra $140 just so Ii don't have to go them separately? Great buy!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Takes the game to a new level!, October 31, 2010

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amazon addict "Tracey" (Irvine, CA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard and Software Bundle for PlayStation 3 (Accessory)

I recently purchased the keyboard from my local store (sorry Amazon--couldn't wait). I reviewed the keyboard on amazon a little under the game listing, so I will try not to repeat everything I wrote under Rock Band 3.

First-It's a ton of fun and really a fantastic addition to the game. I know that not all songs have keyboard parts, so it is a little limiting, but for the songs that have keyboards it's great. I hope they will re-release songs like Journey's Don't Stop Believing and add the keyboard part.

Pro-keys is challenging because there are 25 keys instead of just 5 buttons like the guitar has. You actually have to "practice" to reach expert level. I've been playing piano for 25 years and I have to play the songs a few times just to get through hard level. Of course, that could just mean that I suck after 25 years, but who knows?

I have a feeling the visual part of this will be similar to Pro-Guitar. The screen probably shows about 15 keys (black and white) at a time and then it shifts left to right during the song to show other keys. That is probably the most confusing and difficult part. In the old rockband when playing a guitar or drums, the screen is static and doesn't shift from left to right, but similar to the old rockbands, the notes still come down a sort of highway. You really have to see it to know what i mean. Regardless, it can be pretty hard to keep up with the finger adjustments. It definitely requires some practice.

YOU WON'T LEARN TO PLAY PIANO BY PLAYING THIS GAME. Just thought I'd get that out there. I would take a lesson if you want to learn how to play. The game play doesn't necessarily go along with how you would play it on a piano. They do a good job with the limited amount of keys they have , but if you really play the instrument then you would notice right away. i.e. the song may move an octave higher, but you are moving an octave lower in the game. That's also a little confusing.

Overall, I found it to be a lot of fun and it added a new dimension to the game for me. I'm not recommending the keyboard stand unless you want to sing and play at the same time. I think $30 is a little expensive for a stand. The keyboard is also expensive at $80 by itself, but I still think it's worth it.

Rock on!

--Tracey

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars don't be an idiot, December 9, 2010

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mark twain - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard and Software Bundle for PlayStation 3 (Accessory)

If you buy this bundle for 200$ you're an idiot. The guitar is 80 dollars and the game is 50 for a total of 130 sold separately.

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