Archives for the ‘Guides’ Category

Rock Band Solo Button Swap Mod

By JP • Apr 18th, 2008 • Category: Guides, Guitar, Mods

The solo buttons on the Rock Band Stratocaster controller are a great addition to “rhythm game” controllers. However, they can be difficult to use during gameplay, especially if you have large hands. Wouldn’t it be great if you were able to use the standard fret buttons to act just like the solo buttons, ie no strumming during solo sections or Big Rock Endings? Well, that’s what this extremely simple mod sets out to do.



Wireless Les Paul Loose Neck Fix

By JP • Mar 18th, 2008 • Category: Guides, Guitar

The Guitar Hero III wireless Les Paul controller is, in my opinion, the best guitar controller on the market and is what I use as my primary guitar for Rock Band.  However, there is a critical design/manufacturing problem with the detachable neck that can cause a lot of grief and missed notes - a loose neck. [...]



Foam & Felt Drum Silencers

By JP • Feb 5th, 2008 • Category: Drums, Guides, Mods, Reviews

The Foam and Felt drum silencing mod is one of the first mods created in order to help dampen the “clacking” noise that the stock Rock Band drum pads create when played.  This mod is also one of the easiest to create and least expensive to implement.



Rock Band Drums Version Guide

By JP • Feb 4th, 2008 • Category: Drums, Feature, Guides

As many Rock Band drum mods are particular to certain model lines or pedal versions, this guide serves as a reference to identify which pads or pedal you may have, as well as compare their differences. All versions have their own advantages and disadvantages, and your play style will determine which set works best for [...]