Rumor: Another Guitar Hero World Tour peripheral

by Christopher Grant { Aug 21st 2008 at 4:27PM }

G4 claims to have gotten "the hot word" on a new Guitar Hero World Tour peripheral from Neversoft's Brian Bright who "wouldn't go into detail about what it will be," though he apparently said the new peripheral was "specifically for the game's Studio mode."

We've reached out to Activision for some kind of comment or confirmation; however, until then, speculation seems to be the name of the game. G4 is guessing keyboard, which is all well and good. And who knows, it may well be a keyboard. We're not oracles here. But as long as we're just guessing, why not guess a little bigger, y'know? That's why we're happy to announce Joystiq's official guess for the rumored new Guitar Hero World Tour peripherpal: keytar.

Tags: Activision, Guitar-Hero, Guitar-Hero-World-Tour, Red-Octane, Rumor

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Neebs @ Aug 21st 2008 4:31PM

Probably some sort of mixer thing that you can do just as well with a controller.

syrik zero @ Aug 21st 2008 4:35PM

The only thing I think it could be is a mixing tool. Why would another instrument come out that is only for the studio area? Maybe a tool to export songs that you create too?

deaftly @ Aug 21st 2008 4:33PM

Common Cowbell!

therpham @ Aug 21st 2008 6:17PM

I'm holding out for the uncommon cowbell.

Lars @ Aug 21st 2008 6:34PM

Huh?

... ohhhh, COME ON cowbell... now I get it.

Lars @ Aug 21st 2008 6:36PM

Hey! Therpham's comment wasn't there when I posted...

Oh, and NICE, therpham.

deaftly @ Aug 21st 2008 8:42PM

MY cowbell is basically a drum set with no drums... just cowbell and fernandos mullet

Sora @ Aug 21st 2008 4:34PM

Well they better hurry up and say what it is so I can decide if I want to buy the Rock Band 2 Special Edition with the GH:WT disc or the GH:WT bundle with the Rock Band 2 disc...

Waqman @ Aug 21st 2008 4:37PM

This is just getting bloody ridiculous. I've got a better idea! Get a cheap MIDI-compatible keyboard (look around and you can get one for 50-60 bucks). Download a copy of Reason 4.0 (the legit copy is 400 bucks...so yeah) plug your keyboard into your comp via USB. And voila, instantly a million times better than this GH World Tour song creator shit.

phr3qu3ncy441 @ Aug 21st 2008 4:44PM

too bad reason 4.0 is 400 bucks. and no, i'm not going to illegally download it.

i guess i need to take some basic piano lessons and music theory too while i'm at it.

i dunno, gh world tour seems to be the easy way to go. it'll be instantly a million times better at a party.

The 3rd Hot Dog @ Aug 21st 2008 4:54PM

@Phrequency

If you're having a music creation studio party, GH:WT will be zero times better. If you're having a rhythm game party, then don't bring your MIDI keyboard and studio software.

FSK405K @ Aug 21st 2008 4:56PM

Fruityloops. That's free, right? Guilt avoided.

Duke @ Aug 21st 2008 4:56PM

This is a lot like the argument to go play a real guitar. Comparing apples and oranges.

Tiptup300 @ Aug 21st 2008 5:14PM

Actually no, world tour is encouraging users not to get real instruments, but to use their own studio thing. Yeah, Rock Band (the better game), tells you that guitars are cheap and you should go buy them.

Harmonix > Neversoft

Jakka(Why the fuck am I banned for the 5th time?) @ Aug 21st 2008 5:26PM

Tiptup, as an European I am politely asking you to shut up before WE have to lynch you.

Hafk @ Aug 21st 2008 6:06PM

Tiptup300:

"Real guitarists don't sit on the couch while they play"

Tiptup300 @ Aug 21st 2008 7:56PM

I'm not saying "Hey quit rock band and buy a guitar loser", I'm saying that rock band encourages learning how to play an instrument. I don't play an instrument currently, I once did drumming for like a month (LOOONG TIME AGO), but that never amounted to anything. I play rock band daily and have been thinking of just buying a cheap walmart guitar for like 50 bucks and see if it's fun at all.

obo @ Aug 22nd 2008 12:33AM

tiptup: Playing a guitar is awesome. I bought mine because of Guitar Hero 1, and grabbed a bass later. (I also still play GH and Rock Band, and they're both fun. Fanboy heads asplode, etc.) But don't get the Wal-Mart guitar or you'll feel really bad later.

There are great starter electrics that are cheaper than a full buy of Rock Band that'll last longer, do a better job keeping their tune and are easier to upgrade later when you get more serious. People might make fun of your Squier or Epiphone or whatever, but anything's better than FirstAct.

Shop around online, or find a good local music store with decent service - you'll need it the first time you break a string or tuner. You could try buying used, but find someone who knows guitars and have them come along – same idea as bringing a mechanic with you when you buy a used car.

The next step is to find a tutor. Doesn't have to be a pro, just find someone to meet with regularly and go over basics. It's a lot tougher to teach yourself the basics from videos and books; once you've got them, though, you can progress pretty well solo.

I know I sound like a salesman, but learning to play any instrument is one of the greatest things you can do for yourself. But you have to treat your gear as an investment, even if you never plan to perform. Buy cheap crap and you'll lose interest.

Fuze9 @ Aug 21st 2008 4:40PM

this is the best photo I've seen today

syrik zero @ Aug 21st 2008 4:42PM

Your avatar is pretty awesome too

Spooka @ Aug 21st 2008 4:56PM

I used to have those pants. Sadly.

syrik zero @ Aug 21st 2008 6:09PM

That is sad... But it was just a bad time in our history...

carg0 @ Aug 21st 2008 4:40PM

on what planet are any of G4's claims worth anything?

Sabata @ Aug 21st 2008 4:50PM

Krypton

Mike T. @ Aug 21st 2008 5:48PM

Htrae.

(Nerd alert!)

syrik zero @ Aug 21st 2008 6:10PM

How is Earth spelled backwards a nerd alert?

Mike T. @ Aug 21st 2008 7:07PM

Oy vey... Nerdy explanation forthcoming.

The original poster was implying that it was highly unlikely that G4 would have accurate news, and was speculating on what planet G4 might be considered accurate. My mind leapt to the phrase "Bizarro World," and subsequently, the actual planet Bizarro was from in the old Superman comics: Htrae. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Htrae

So, yes, fairly nerdy.

And also, now, fairly pedantic. Sorry for that.

syrik zero @ Aug 21st 2008 9:17PM

Got it... You win with the Nerdy comment =)

Myztic7x @ Aug 21st 2008 4:42PM

COWBELL! i hope...

samfish @ Aug 21st 2008 4:45PM

C'MOOOOOOOOON THEREMIN!

ObiBen @ Aug 21st 2008 4:50PM

I hope it's those awesome pants in that photo!

Chris @ Aug 21st 2008 4:51PM

A trumpet! Ska Hero!! Pick it up pick it up!!

Zachary Hinchliffe @ Aug 21st 2008 4:52PM

wins

marcel @ Aug 21st 2008 4:52PM

maybe a piano

shadowchaoscontrol @ Aug 21st 2008 4:54PM

if there is, i hope it comes in the fucking bundle, i'm tired of buying extra peripherals, and i already have the bundle preordered

Duke @ Aug 21st 2008 4:55PM

Keytar = best instrument ever. Fact.

FOXHOUND @ Aug 22nd 2008 7:27AM

Well... Herbie Hancock used one, so it can't be all bad.

chukz @ Aug 21st 2008 4:56PM

I don't know about you guys, but I am ready to spend $200 just for those orange sunglasses and the pants.

Then the REAL gigs will kick in!

Don-Don @ Aug 21st 2008 4:58PM

GITBOARD!!!!

KobeBryunt @ Aug 21st 2008 5:00PM

Love those pants

Hafk @ Aug 21st 2008 5:06PM

I'm ready for Continuum Fingerboard Hero. It'll be awesome. The Jordan Rudess Battle is going to killer!

Desimated @ Aug 21st 2008 5:17PM

this is an easy one,
only works with the studio version of the game.
it has to be a mixing board, faders ect

its the only thing that would make sense to add only into that portion of the game.

Guitar hero: Word tour!
be the band, be the producer

bvhj @ Aug 21st 2008 5:21PM

I'm assuming it's something similar to a keyboard, seems as The Doors are in it and they have a keyboard player instead of a bass player

Jakka(Why the fuck am I banned for the 5th time?) @ Aug 21st 2008 5:28PM

Well, a good keyboard/synthesiser could easily make up for bass.

AwesomeTown @ Aug 21st 2008 6:49PM

Good pants, but no zubaz.

Senor Facekick @ Aug 21st 2008 7:07PM

I bought a keytar recently on craigslist recently for about 430 bucks. I can't even play it, it's just in my room. Totally worth it.

Fourdee3 @ Aug 21st 2008 8:48PM

This just means it's gonna cost more money and another plastic thing sitting in my house.

I'm fine with Rock Band 2.

Xoviet chiK @ Aug 21st 2008 10:47PM

If they are going to get that serious with their mixing, why not just go the extra step and actually start mixing music. I love playing music games, because they are really fun (Rock Band is the only current-gen retail game in my top 100!). But when it comes to getting creative, and going the extra step to make it more realistic... Isn't that why we have Garage Band, Cubase, Logic Pro, FruityLoops, Pro Tools, and Ableton Live? Just seems you can get more bang for your buck if you go into actual music sequencing, than getting seriously involved with Guitar Hero's music production aspect.