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Rock Band

  • 03-01-2011 2:25am
    #1
    TeddyTedson
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    Can Roland V drums be used in games like Rock Band?
    Could you do this as a way to practice independence?


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  • #2
    fuzztone
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    Im not sure how it is done but there are a lot of videos online of people using V-Drum pads with Rock Band so it is possible. I've never actually played it so I cant comment on the independance part but if it gets you practicing more I cant see how it would hurt :)


  • #3
    TeddyTedson
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    I'm having problems practicing. I play guitar too, and when ever I practice the drums I get really frustrated as I'm still at that stage where I can't really do anything fancy.
    So I always go back to the guitar.
    Was thinking a game like Rock Band would be a start.


  • #4
    Welease
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    TeddyTedson wrote: »
    I'm having problems practicing. I play guitar too, and when ever I practice the drums I get really frustrated as I'm still at that stage where I can't really do anything fancy.
    So I always go back to the guitar.
    Was thinking a game like Rock Band would be a start.

    How close is the game in reality to an actual drum rhythm though?

    I have played guitar hero, and while the notes obviously aren't factored in, the rhythm didnt seem very true either.. it picked out certain notes (maybe 1 in 4 or 5) for button presses which would give a very false impression of the rhythm needed to play the actual song..


  • #5
    feylya
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    This looks pretty close...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQdJOdUlySs


    If you can get the rhythm up with the double bass pedal, you should be doing alright


  • #6
    Ostrom
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    I find the patterns are close enough on harder settings (i play drums and gh). The main issues are the position of pads on gh, and the bounce of the sticks. Its probably best not to dedicate so much time to gh that bad habits form (i wouldn't depend on it as a tutor), but it can be handy for getting the rudiments of some patterns.


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  • #7
    Welease
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,834 ✭✭✭Welease


    feylya wrote: »
    This looks pretty close...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQdJOdUlySs


    If you can get the rhythm up with the double bass pedal, you should be doing alright

    Actually thinking about it.. i was only playing on medium level.. so maybe on the harder levels its closer.. :)

    Had a quick check of that video, and it does look close, but seems to merge drum and cymbals into a single hit..

    Wouldn't playing along to the track on CD (with some sort of drum tab) not be better?


  • #8
    Ostrom
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    Ideally yes, but in the beginning stages, getting the separation of hands and feet down is tough. But the songs dont match the real patterns much until the harder settings which restricts beginners. I've seen keyboards with light up keys to teach chords and scales, and i think there is a video of mark knopfler demoing a similar styled guitar on tomorrow's world so it cant hurt too much. I wouldn't rely on the stock kit as a tutor though, the tension of the pads and kick drum are totally different on a real kit, and you are generally reaching a little further than the gh pads.


  • #9
    Welease
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    Might be an interesting concept then.. I'm a 25 year guitarist.. with a drum kit sitting beside me, and try as I might I just can seem to get the hang of it..


  • #10
    feylya
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    Welease wrote: »
    Actually thinking about it.. i was only playing on medium level.. so maybe on the harder levels its closer.. :)

    Had a quick check of that video, and it does look close, but seems to merge drum and cymbals into a single hit..

    Wouldn't playing along to the track on CD (with some sort of drum tab) not be better?

    I see it more of a way of learning some way of learning limb independence while having a bit of fun. Trying to play along with a CD when you're starting out may not work so well.


  • #11
    Welease
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    feylya wrote: »
    I see it more of a way of learning some way of learning limb independence while having a bit of fun. Trying to play along with a CD when you're starting out may not work so well.

    Well if anyone does know a good way.. be sure to post it.. :)

    Be interested to see how the OP gets on..


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  • #12
    TeddyTedson
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    Welease wrote: »
    Might be an interesting concept then.. I'm a 25 year guitarist.. with a drum kit sitting beside me, and try as I might I just can seem to get the hang of it..
    I know what you mean!
    Its not as obvious what way you should be practicing.
    I guess rudiments are important but what else?


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