PlayStation 3 Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO – Adapter

Description

The Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter provides a link between
traditional MIDI instruments and the gaming consoles. Seamless connectivity
with MIDI-compatible Drums and Keyboards is now possible. With a versatile
clip for use on a tabletop, or attaching to an instrument or waistband, the
place-anywhere design promotes total freedom of movement. An Overdrive
activation button coupled with full-featured action buttons and D-Pad for in-
game navigation all deliver the perfect blend of video game and real-world
rocking. Extra midi cable sold separately. The Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter is
Required for use of the the Squier by Fender Stratocaster guitar which is
designed exclusively for the Rock Band 3 Pro mode, the Squier by Fender
Stratocaster guitar and controller allows players to play the actual notes and
chords of their favorite songs while racking up high gameplay scores. From the
Manufacturer Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter for PlayStation 3Rock Band 3 is the
next generation of the ultimate social and interactive music gaming platform
developed by the category’s leading pioneers, Harmonix Music Systems.
Featuring innovative game modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the
way fans think about and play music games.Play Rock Band 3 Pro mode using most
MIDI-compatible Keyboard and Drums and the Squier by Fender Stratocaster
Guitar and ControllerThe Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter provides a link between
traditional MIDI instruments and videogame consoles. Seamless connectivity
with MIDI-compatible Drums, Guitars and Keyboards is now possible. With a
versatile clip for use on a tabletop, or attaching to an instrument or
waistband, the place-anywhere design promotes total freedom of movement. An
Overdrive activation button coupled with full-featured action buttons and
D-Pad for in-game navigation all deliver the perfect blend of videogame and
real-world rocking.The MIDI PRO-Adapter enables the use of real MIDI
instruments for traditional Rock Band representational mode or pitch-accurate
Rock Band Pro mode, which lets players experience the challenge and reward of
playing along with real notes until they’ve mastered them on expert!Easily
connects MIDI Drums and Keyboards that follow the general MIDI spec, allowing
you to play them with Rock Band 3 on the Xbox 360 console. (MIDI Cable sold
separately.)Velocity adjustment wheel for fine-tuning sensitivity helps to
eliminate crosstalk by adjusting the translation of hit detection on drum
pads. 3-Way switch enables the MIDI PRO-Adapter to identify drum, keyboard and
guitar modes (D K G).The MIDI PRO-Adapter features action buttons and a D-Pad
for in-game and console navigation functions. The addition of a large
Overdrive button makes initiating the Overdrive feature quick and easy.MIDI
signals are shown via the MIDI indicator LED. The MIDI PRO-Adapter will read
all general MIDI 1.0-compliant signals for channel 1 and channel 10 as default
keys and drums. The MIDI PRO-Adapter will read channels 1-6 for MIDI guitars.
The MIDI PRO-Adapter features a versatile, removable clip to be used for the
following play styles: 1. Attached to an instrument 2. Clipped to a belt or
waistband 3. Laid flat on the Adapter’s soft, non-abrasive rubber feet for use
on a tabletop Additional Features:Fixed 9.8ft (3m) USB cableSupports Overdrive
Stomp Box (Sold Separately)The MIDI PRO-Adapter is required for the Squier by
Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller. Designed exclusively for Rock Band
3 Pro mode, the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller allows
players to play the actual notes and chords of their favorite songs while
racking up high gameplay scores. MIDI device compatibility list KEYBOARDS
ELECTRONIC DRUM KITS GUITARS M-Audio Axiom 25 Roland HD-1 Squier by Fender
Stratocaster Guitar and Controller CME Key 49 Yamaha DT Explorer Behringer
UMX-25 Yamaha DD 65 Behringer UMA-25s Alesis DM5 Akai MPK-25 The Rock Band 3
MIDI PRO-Adapter functions with the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and
Controller, and is also designed to function with most MIDI-compatible drums
and keyboards. References to the above third-party MIDI controllers are for
compatibility purposes only and are not endorsed by Mad Catz, MTV Networks, or
Harmonix Music Systems; continued compatibility is not guaranteed with any
non-Rock Band controller. See for more
information on compatibility. Package Includes:MIDI PRO-AdapterUSB breakaway
cableClip attachment Only compatible with Rock Band 3 and NOT previously
released versions of Rock Band software. MIDI Cable sold separately

Features:

• Easily connects MIDI-compatible Drums, Keyboards and the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar to console
• Versatile clip for attaching to an instrument, waistband or use on tabletop
• Velocity sensitivity adjustment for Drums
• Full-featured action buttons and D-Pad for in-game navigation with Fixed 9.8ft (3m) USB cable
• Overdrive activation button and MIDI indicator LED

Product Details:

• Release date: December 26, 2010
• Product Dimensions: 5.71 x 7.09 x 1.97 inches; 17.64 Pounds
• Type of item: Video Game
• Item model number: RB3970710S02/04/1
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
• Item Weight: 17.64 pounds
• Manufacturer: Mad Catz
• Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
• Date First Available: September 7, 2010