Rocksmith+
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| Developer(s) | Ubisoft |
|---|---|
| Initial release | Microsoft Windows September 6, 2022 |
| Engine | Snowdrop |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Music software |
| Website | www |
Rocksmith+ is a subscription-based music education service from Ubisoft focused on learning guitar and bass.[1] It was released September 6, 2022 on PC and follows Rocksmith 2014.[2]
History
Ubisoft announced the Rocksmith+ subscription service at Ubisoft Forward during E3 2021.[3] Rocksmith+ was initially set to launch in Fall 2021 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and on Android and iOS at a later date.[4]
A Rocksmith+ PC closed beta ran in July 2021.[5] Beta reviews were generally positive while noting a desire for more songs and improved features, and cautious optimism waiting to see what the final product will be and how the song library would expand over time.[6][7][8] The beta library had roughly 500 songs, with the expectation of increasing to thousands at launch.[9] Ubisoft says that “millions more” songs will be added in the future.[10] In September 2021, Ubisoft announced that the Rocksmith+ release date would be delayed until 2022, to make changes based on beta user feedback.[11] It released on September 6, 2022.
Overview
Rocksmith+ is a follow-up to the original Rocksmith franchise, with a major change to a subscription-based music education service.[12] Using their own instruments, users play along to songs in the Rocksmith+ library, with genres including rock, pop, hip hop, country, Latin and R&B.[13] Players can connect an acoustic, electric, or bass guitar via a special USB jack (called the Rocksmith Real Tone cable), audio interface, or via a smartphone’s microphone with the use of the free Rocksmith+ Connect mobile app.[14] Players can also use Rocksmith Workshop to create and add their own guitar arrangements.[15]
References
- ^ Dredge, Stuart. "Ubisoft unveils Rocksmith+ as a service for learning guitar - Music Ally". Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ Leane, Rob (2022-09-06). "Rocksmith Plus review: Become a guitar hero for real". Radio Times. Retrieved 2022-10-27.
- ^ Skrebels, Joe (2021-06-12). "Ubisoft Announces New Rocksmith Subscription Service, Rocksmith+ - E3 2021". IGN. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ Levine, Alex (2021-06-16). "E3 2021: Ubisoft Reintroduces Rocksmith+ as a Subscription Service to Learn Guitar and Bass -". mxdwn Games. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ James, Allisa (2021-07-09). "How to start and play the Rocksmith+ PC beta". Gamepur. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ Rocksmith+ Closed Beta Review, retrieved 2022-03-18
- ^ Greene, Tristan (2021-07-12). "I'm loving the new Rocksmith beta, but definitely not uninstalling RS2014 yet". TNW | Distract. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ Steighner, Mark. "For Those About to Rock, Rocksmith+ Salute You". COGconnected. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ Clayton, Natalie (2021-09-15). "Rocksmith+ won't teach you how to shred guitar until next year". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ "Ubisoft Reveals Rocksmith™+, the Future of Interactive Music Learning". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ Chu, Joshua (2021-09-15). "Rocksmith+ is delayed until 2022 to incorporate user feedback". PC Invasion. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ Peppiatt, Dom (June 12, 2021). "Rocksmith+ is a musical education subscription service for consoles and PC". VG 247. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "Rocksmith+ is an Ubisoft subscription service for learning guitar and bass". Engadget. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ "Ubisoft Reveals Rocksmith™+, the Future of Interactive Music Learning". www.businesswire.com. 2021-06-12. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ Holt, Kris (June 12, 2021). "Rocksmith+ is an Ubisoft subscription service for learning guitar and bass". Engadget. Retrieved March 22, 2022.