In order to keep latencies low amp modelling software take exclusive control of the audio interface and they expect to only have to use one for both the incoming and outgoing sounds. This is because a standard audio interface has both input and output, but the Real Tone cable is input only. The driver that is needed is called ASIO4ALL. And a standard interface for connecting guitar to PC will cost around $100, so Rocksmith really is giving you some excellent value beyond what is already a great game. This is not something that is advertised by the game manufacturers but with a free driver, a little fiddling and a copy of Guitar Rig or Amplitube this is pretty easy to do. Inside it is a Hercules board which converts the analog signal from the guitar into a USB digital stream.īut not only can this game provide a leg-up getting the motivation to learn, but the Real Tone cable also allows amp modelling sims to be used outside of the game. You supply your own guitar and the connection is made by the Real Tone cable which is supplied with the game. Unlike Hero all the time you invest in getting better at the game actually builds real musical skills, rather than just coming away from it a highly talented coloured button masher. This half-game/half-tutor allows you to connect a real guitar to a console or PC and is basically Guitar Hero with a proper instrument.

This christmas I picked up a copy of the game Rocksmith.

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