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    You Rock Guitar Brings Real Strings to Rhythm Gaming

    The You Rock Guitar, a multi-use peripheral that acts as a MIDI controller, can be plugged into an amplifier, headphones, or directly to a computer via USB for use with software like GarageBand and Cubase. Most interestingly it’s compatible with Rock Band and Guitar Hero on all three platforms.

    You Rock Guitar brings real strings to rhythm gaming

    It features six steel strings, a full-sized neck, an electronic whammy bar and can be dismantled for carrying around. It also offers a wide range of presets, synth sounds, jam tracks and open tunings and is always in tune. Those looking to replace a Rock Band or Guitar Hero guitar peripheral will need to pick up a Gameflex cartridge as well.

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    This is basically a dongle that simulates a wireless controller for their particular platform, and two sets of color-coded frets then replicate the buttons on a standard gaming guitar.

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    You Rock Guitar retails for $199 and platform-specific GameFlex cartridges will cost $19.99 each.

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    It’s currently available for pre-order from Inspired Instruments and shipping is expected within the next month. Also check out the You Rock Guitar official site.




    Published on Jun 15, 2010


    David Novak
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