

songs purchased on Xbox 360 are be playable on Xbox One and songs purchased on Playstation 3 are only playable on Playstation 4. However, this only applies to versions of the game in the same console family, i.e. Previously purchased downloadable content for Rock Band games (which includes songs exported from other Rock Band games) is supported at no additional cost as these songs become available on the new platforms. PDP will take over manufacturing the instruments and original Mad Catz instruments will remain compatible. On the 7th of March, 2016 Harmonix announced a new co-publishing deal with Performance Designed Products (PDP) after ending the previous co-publishing deal with Mad Catz following financial difficulties. However the campaign failed to reach its funding goal, ending up with a total of $792,817 from some 1,674 backers. On the 1st of March, 2016 Harmonix announced a crowd funding campaign on Fig to raise $1.5M in order to port Rock Band 4 to PC. Some legacy instruments are also supported, although a special adapter was produced to allow wireless Xbox 360 instruments to connect to the Xbox One. Those who attended PAX East 2015 were able to pre-order a special Penny Arcade-branded guitar. They have also released a guitar bundle that includes the Stratocaster controller and a copy of the game. Mad Catz have also released a "band in a box" bundle that includes the game, a microphone, a wireless drum kit, and a guitar.

Mad Catz have produced a new set of instruments that come bundled with the game, promising better build quality for more precise control. This can be toggled to "static," which feeds drummers the existing drum fills. Drum fills have a new dynamic option that feeds drummers new drum fills to activate overdrive. Songs can be strung together into "shows," where crowds may ask for encores and between-song banter lets vocalists earn some extra points for working the audience. The game makes changes to the previous Rock Band formula by allowing for "freestyle" vocals, which give players score for skilful improvisation on vocals.
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However, pro drums and vocal harmonies are supported. Rock Band 4 removes the pro guitar and keyboard features introduced in Rock Band 3, with Harmonix stating that they want to focus on the core vocal, guitar, bass, and drum features.

This is the first entry to appear on the Xbox One and Playstation 4. Overview Promotional art for Rock Band 4.įive years after Rock Band 3, and three years since the release of Rock Band Blitz, Rock Band 4 brings the Rock Band franchise back to consoles.
