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Mad Catz Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard Controller
$80.00
Released November, 2010
The Pros:Solid build quality, has a good weight to it. Can be used to play guitar and bass parts, too, which is good because not all the songs in Rock Band 3 have keyboard parts. Includes a strap for keytar-style players.
The Cons:Stand can only be purchased separately. Not 'backwards compatible' with Rock Band's back catalogue (has you just playing bass parts on songs from RB 1 and 2).
The Mad Catz Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard is an officially licensed (endorsed) controller designed specifically for use with Rock Band 3. The controller was designed to mimic both function and form of a real keyboard instrument and provide players with a "new level of realism"; it can be used while seated on a flat surface like a more traditional keyboard or it may also be hung over a player's shoulder through the use of the included shoulder strap.
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The Wireless Keyboard controller will be released sometime in late 2010, most likely alongside the release of Harmonix' Rock Band 3 game.
The Mad Catz Wireless Keyboard controller will be sold separately with a quoted MSRP of $79.99 or in a bundle including the controller and the Rock Band 3 game for an MSRP of $129.99.
The Mad Catz Rock Band 3 Wireless Keyboard controller also includes additional features such as full MIDI function support (Two-octave C3 to C5 range), a non-weighted/ velocitysensitive key pad which allows players to play in the new Rock Band 3 PRO mode, standard console specific buttons for navigation of console menus, a MIDI output connector which provides full integrated support with external MIDI software and hardware, and full support for use with lead guitar, bass, and keyboard sections of the Rock Band 3 game. An optional keyboard stand will also be available upon launch however it will be sold separately.
Features
- Licensed compatibility with Rock Band 3
- Designed to mimic a real keyboard
- May be used several ways
- Worn over the shoulder or sitting on a flat surface
- Allows standing use when paired with the optional keyboard stand
- Works with both Standard and Pro Rock Band 3 game modes
- Can be used during Bass, Lead Guitar, and Keyboard instrument sections
- Console specific button support
- Fully functional MIDI instrument
- Integrated MIDI output connector
- Two-octave C3 to C5 range (keyboard)
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Solid build quality, has a good weight to it.
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Can be used to play guitar and bass parts, too, which is good because not all the songs in Rock Band 3 have keyboard parts.
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Includes a strap for keytar-style players.
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Keys feel pretty nice considering it's a game peripheral.
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Playing on Pro mode can actually help users to learn piano.
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Stand can only be purchased separately.
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Not 'backwards compatible' with Rock Band's back catalogue (has you just playing bass parts on songs from RB 1 and 2)
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