As somebody who's held onto all of his legacy hardware from previous versions of Rock Band, I feel that I can make a good comparison between the outstanding improvements over the first generation hardware (RB1) to today's RB4 hardware.
The drums were the first thing that I set up. I noticed right away that the drums were much more solid in construction, and its components did not bend easily to some general force: a must for bouceback on drum heads. The rubber drum heads are quieter and more responsive, and they're velocity sensitive to boot! The metal enforced kick drum is a much needed improvement over the original all-plastic one (I've gone through 3 of them). I'm upset that Mad Catz did not have the cymbal expansion ready at launch.
The microphone looks, feels, and sounds more like a professional stage microphone. The mic is also great to use on your PC! Just be cautious about dropping it as the capsule is a condenser, not a dynamic, so it can't take much abuse.
The guitars frets are much improved. The click is now gone, and the travel feels smooth and consistent throughout the whole fret movement. The strumbar still doesn't click, though Harmonix and Mat Cat state that the reason why they use the induction based trigger is for reliability and longevity. It takes some getting used to as it feels inconsistent sometimes.
The game itself is very barebones. It's absolutely a platform that needs to be expanded on with DLC songs and new features.
Here's my take as an early adopter... if you want to support Harmonix right away, buy the band in the box. If you have a massive RB3 library and you still have all your (wireless) instruments in working condition, wait until the holidays or early 2016 for a few patches to go through; they're still working on DLC and game export entitlements and a lot of features that I used in RB3 are missing.
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Start A Band. Rock The World.
The Rock Band 4 Band-in-a-Box Bundle features game software and a full lineup of official controllers giving players the chance to rock as the biggest guitarists, bassists, drummers, and singers of all time.
The Best Music Game Experience Gets Even Better
With Rock Band 4, music game pioneer Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. has set 'the new benchmark for rhythm action gaming' (5/5 GamesRadar +), delivering the ecstatic rush of a live band performance like never before. Designed based on feedback from the community, Rock Band 4 builds upon the features that matter most to players, including an immersive new story campaign and ways to make playing with your friends and family easier and more fun than ever.
Rock Band 4 delivers innovative new features that allow you to add your personal signature to every performance. Combining next-gen visuals, an expansive soundtrack featuring some of rock’s biggest acts and compatibility with your previously purchased DLC, Rock Band 4 is creating the defining music gaming platform for this generation.
Your Band, Your Stage, Your Way
Express yourself and put your own stamp on every track. With Rock Band 4’s Freestyle Guitar Solos, Dynamic Drum Fills, and Vocal Improvisation, you can string together blistering guitar licks, wow the crowd with legendary drum solos or put your own spin on favorite songs. In addition, RB4’s new Stage Presence lets you work the crowd into a frenzy by flaunting your charisma and working together with bandmates for in-game rewards and real-time audience reactions.
The Most Music, the Most Choice
Boasting a world-class soundtrack of more than 60 tracks, Rock Band 4 is packed with songs from legendary musicians, the hottest artists of today, and acts on the verge of setting the music world on fire. And, you can build your library with more than 1,500 songs available for download through the in-game Rock Band Music Store.* Fans who previously purchased music will be able to import and play those tracks in Rock Band 4 at no additional cost.
*The timing of release of 'legacy' songs on next-generation consoles is subject to change. 'Legacy' DLC will be downloadable and playable in Rock Band 4 only after the DLC is released on next-generation consoles.
Take Your Game to 11 with Feature Updates
- Download the Latest Rock Band 4 Game Feature Update to Access New Items in the Rock Shop, All-New Competitive Features Shaped by the Community, and Improved Calibration.
- Detailed Player Stats and Song Results let You Access Gameplay Stats Including Full Combo Streaks, Cumulative Scores, Stars, and more. See how You Stack up Against Friends via Online Leaderboard System.
- Score Challenge lets You Pick a Track and Take-on Friends. Post Your Highest Score and Taunt them to Beat You via Shareable In-Game Leaderboard Events.
- Brutal Mode Puts even the Most Hardcore Players’ Skills to the Test. Available in Solo and Multiplayer, Brutal Mode Modifies the Note Track to React to how well You’re Playing. The Better You do, the Harder it gets!
Get Ready to Shred
Precision Overdrive
Total Control
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Hard RockersDesigned for performance and durability, the Rock Band 4 Wireless Drum Kit features four durable drum pads built to withstand the raw force dished out by the most demanding drummers. They also absorb sound so you can drum all night without causing a disturbance. When you're ready to give your very best performance, you can thrash away without the worry of your gear giving up before you do. |
Never Miss a BeatNew in-game Dynamic Drum Fills will make you feel like a drum legend and sound better than ever before. And with an advanced drum-hit design, the drumheads detect gentle to hard strikes and give you the freedom to improvise and create your most expressive performances. |
Just Kick ItThe thrill of drumming isn't all about using your hands. Your feet are ready to get in on the action, too. The drum kit's metal-reinforced stomp pedal, just like the drumheads, is ready to take a beating. An embossed pattern helps your foot stay right where it needs to be. And for those with advanced drumming skills, the kit supports the use of 2 pedals. |
Customize Your HeightComfort reigns supreme when you're dishing out the hits. The kit's adjustable poles let you set them to a level that aligns with how you prefer to play. Customize the height to make yourself comfortable before digging into a few tracks. |
Stage-Grade Acoustics
- Upgraded Frequency Response for Distortion-Free Vocals
- High Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) Accurately Reproduces Your Voice
- Improved Dynamic Range Captures Loud and Quiet Performances
- Ideal for Adding Backup Singers to Your Band
- Extensive 15ft (4.6m) USB Cable
Get on the Mic
Boasting a wide dynamic range and high Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR), the Rock Band 4 USB Microphone takes advantage of the game's freestyling vocal abilities, capturing performances from the loudest to the subtlest vocal intonations, all without distortion. Ideal for pumping up the crowd and adding backup singers to your band. The Rock Band 4 mic delivers consistent clarity to help you vocalize your very best harmonies and melodies.
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Drums are broken but advertised as like new!
Ordered rock band like new condition as soon as we opened the box we noticed a big crack all the way around the plastic holding the red drum on. We contemplated sending to back right away before unpacking anymore but was hoping it would be not as bad as it looked. We got it all set up had the buy the game online because no game was included (which was my mistake, it did say that in the description) after about three minutes the batteries feel out of drums. We noticed a sticky residue around the battery box where the cover had been taped on. Then the drums started freezing!Guitar great, microphone great!We are sending it back. Just spend the money and get new!!!! It’s not worth the hassle!!!!!
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Julio Bautista
Excelente promocion
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Awesome game
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Bojan
Very fun game
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Jonathan Bucher
Excelente
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Jake Brewer
Exactly as described
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