Rumor: Another Guitar Hero World Tour peripheral

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?

I'm holding out for the uncommon cowbell.

Huh?

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

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


Oh, and NICE, therpham.

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

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.

@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.

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

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

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

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

Tiptup300:

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

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.

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.

Your avatar is pretty awesome too

I used to have those pants. Sadly.

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

Krypton

Htrae.

(Nerd alert!)

How is Earth spelled backwards a nerd alert?

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.

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

wins

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

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