Learn to play guitar with Rocksmith™ Guitar and Bass, the first and only game that lets you plug ANY real guitar into your Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 system, or PC. Develop and practice your guitar skills while you play.

Tested and proven to teach you to play guitar better.

95%* of Rocksmith players report an improvement in their guitar skills just by playing the game. It really works.

When we say any guitar we mean any guitar.

Whether it's the guitar sitting in your attic, your cherished faithful steed, or the guitar you have yet to buy, Rocksmith lets you plug a guitar or bass into your Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 (PS3) system, or PC and begin your road to guitar mastery instantly.

Difficulty settings that adapt to your ability.

Addictive gameplay adapts to your personal skill level so you go from playing single notes to complex guitar chords at a pace that’s fun and challenging without being overwhelming. Before you know it you'll be playing 100% of the real guitar parts from the songs in the game.

Lots of songs. Lots of styles.

One of the most satisfying moments in learning to play guitar is mastering your favorite song. Rocksmith’s huge library of songs from different music genres allows players to achieve guitar mastery while experiencing that moment first hand.

Play songs instead of just learning them.

You want to play new songs but don't want to labor through tablature or cringe through poorly-produced videos. No problem. Rocksmith not only presents you with new songs but also challenges you to improve your skills by stepping away from the notes on-screen and play by memory.

Masses of effects pedals, amps, and cabs.

Turn your console into an amplifier and play with loads of in-game effects pedals, amplifiers, and cabinets. String pedals together with nearly infinite combinations and tweak your sound until you're satisfied. Whether it's a crunchy distortion, a vintage tremolo, or a psychedelic reverb, we have the gamut covered to make sure you can achieve the sound you're looking for.

Develop real skills with mini-games.

Rocksmith comes with a wide variety of mini-games that will challenge you to hone in on specific skills. Whether it's scales, or finger dexterity you want to improve on, our mini-games will have you covered and addicted.

Get plugged in.

Rocksmith includes a unique quarter-inch to USB cable that is the first of its kind, and will allow users to plug any real guitar with a quarter-inch jack directly into their Xbox 360, PS3, or PC. Developed exclusively for Rocksmith, this guitar cable is 11.25' cable turns the guitar's signal from analog to digital, allowing it to be recognized and played through video game consoles for the first time.

*According to a Toluna™ consumer survey of Rocksmith users.

What consoles is Rocksmith Guitar and Bass available on?
Rocksmith Guitar and Bass is available on Xbox 360®, PlayStation 3® (PS3), and PC.

Can I use my guitar with Rocksmith?
Most likely, the answer is yes. If your guitar or bass has a standard ¼ inch jack for you to plug in a cable, then yes, your guitar will work. If your guitar does not have a jack (for example, many acoustic guitars), you can go down to your local music store and buy a pickup, and your guitar will be ready to plug in and play.

Do I need an amplifier to play the game?
Nope. All you need is a TV, a guitar, and our game. With Rocksmith, your TV or home theatre system becomes your amplifier. You plug your guitar directly into the console, and play. It's that easy.

I've never played guitar, and it seems difficult and intimidating. How do you expect me to play this game with no prior guitar knowledge?
Unlike other music games with only 4 difficulty modes, our game adapts to your personal skill level in real time, making it possible for you to play and have fun. If you're a beginning guitar player, the game will treat you as such, and constantly challenge you to improve without overwhelming you.

I'm an experienced guitar player, and am not interested in a game for beginners. Why should I own this game?
If you're an experienced guitar player, it will recognize this, and feed you the amount of notes that you're able to play. If that's 100% of what the actual guitar is playing in the recorded song, then good for you. You've just learned a new song while playing a video game. Plus, what other video game out there allows you to plug in your own guitar? None! This is a one-of-a-kind experience that you are guaranteed to enjoy.

Does Rocksmith have rhythm or lead guitar in the gameplay?
Both. You can choose rhythm, lead, or a combination of both before you begin playing a song. Basically, all the guitar parts that are featured in the actual recorded song will be available for you to play.

Are there effects pedals in the game?
There is a veritable arsenal of effects pedals built into the game, and they are all the real deal. You'll get to tweak your sounds and string them together with nearly infinite combinations until you're satisfied. Whether it's a crunchy distortion, a vintage tremolo, or a psychedelic reverb, we have the gamut covered to make sure you can achieve the sound you're looking for.

Is there multiplayer?
Absolutely. We have split screen multiplayer where you and a friend can rock side by side in any combination of guitar and bass!

What songs do you have in the game?
The intention of our song list is to capture a wide range of music, while concentrating on fun, guitar centric tracks. For the most up-to-date track list, visit the "Track List" section on Rocksmith.com.

Are there chord charts?
Yes! And they are interactive. Rocksmith includes over 1,000 chords in the game.

What’s this I'm hearing about mini-games?
There are a wide variety of mini-games that will challenge you to hone in on specific skills. Whether its scales or finger dexterity you want to improve as you learn to play guitar better than ever, our mini-games turns boring drills into a fun and interactive exercise.

What is the price of the game?
Rocksmith is $79.99, and includes the game, along with a 1/4 inch to USB cable that plugs any guitar into your Xbox 360 or PS3.

What is the price of the Rocksmith guitar bundle?
The Rocksmith guitar bundle is $199.99, and includes the game, the 1/4 inch to USB cable, and an Epiphone Les Paul Junior guitar.

What’s the Rocksmith guitar cable?
Rocksmith includes a unique quarter-inch to USB cable that is the first of its kind, and allows users to plug any real guitar with a quarter-inch jack directly into their Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3. Developed exclusively for Rocksmith, this revolutionary 11.25' cable turns the guitar’s signal from analog to digital, allowing it to be recognized and played through video game consoles or PC for the first time.

What is the price of the standalone Rocksmith™ Real Tone Cable?
The Rocksmith™ Real Tone Cable is $29.99, and will allow you to rock out side-by-side with another player. If you bought the PC version digitally, you’ll need to get this cable to play which can be found at retailers listed here .

Is there DLC for the game?
Rocksmith bass content is available now as DLC!

Is there DLC for the game?
Yes! Our goal is to have downloadable content available for you every 2 weeks. For a complete, up-to-date list of what’s available to download, visit our Downloads section.

Can I put my own music into the game?
Currently, no. The intended goal of Rocksmith is not to be recording software. We want people to focus on playing the guitar and having fun.

Are there latency issues with Rocksmith?
If you experience any noticeable latency with Rocksmith, then it’s more than likely due to the specific setup you’re using. Since everyone has a unique arrangement with their home entertainment systems, we’ve outlined steps you can take to avoid this issue.

• If available on your TV, use the "Game" or "PC" mode setting. These modes bypass extra video processing filters to seriously reduce lag time.
• If the TV does not have a Game or PC mode, you can diminish lag by turning off video processing filters. Refer to your TV manual for more information on how to turn off processing filters.
• Check to see that the console is outputting video at the native resolution of your TV. If your TV’s native resolution is 1080p but your console is set to 720p, the TV must process the signal to scale the image up to fill the entire screen, which adds to the input lag.
• On some TVs, HDMI connections can introduce more input lag than component or PC cables. If your TV has noticeable input lag using HDMI connection, you can diminish the lag by switching to component video cables or PC cables.
• If you’re using external speakers, connecting the audio from the console to a stereo receiver or home theater system using analog audio cables can fix audio lag. To match the on-screen note display to the audio, you can advance the notes using the "Note Advance" calibration.

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Is there bass in the game?
Rocksmith Guitar and Bass Edition includes bass for 53 on-disc tracks and all in-game features. If you own the original release of Rocksmith (non ‘Guitar and Bass’ edition) you can download the Bass Expansion DLC on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360® or PlayStation®Network for PlayStation®3.

Which songs will I be able to play using a bass?
You will be able to play bass on the 53 songs on the disc which feature a bass part. Bass guitar arrangements will also be added for all supported previously released DLC.

Will I need to repurchase past DLC to play them with bass?
No, the new bass content will add bass arrangements for all previously purchased DLC.

Do I have to pay more for future DLC to play them with bass?
There will be no extra charge for bass support on future DLC songs. Bass arrangements will be included with the guitar arrangements currently being offered.

Which features can I use with my bass?
Nearly everything playable with guitar can be played with a bass! There are brand new bass technique challenges and instructional videos, bass specific equipment for playing in amp mode, and even bass support for most Guitarcade games.

I don’t have a bass, can I still play the new bass content?
Yes! The bass content will feature a bass emulation mode so you can play all bass parts with your regular six-string guitar.

How will bass and guitar progression be tracked?
Bass progression will be tracked separately from your guitar progress. There will be separate levels, separate Rocksmith points to be earned, and separate dynamic difficulty settings for the two instruments. Just like with guitar, Rocksmith allows you to play bass at your own pace.

Is it safe to play bass using the speakers on my TV?
Yes. Unlike playing a bass regularly, playing bass with Rocksmith allows you to use any audio output. Since the software models an amp, it takes care of all the problems that may occur when not using a dedicated bass amp.

Can I play guitar and bass at the same time in multiplayer?
Absolutely! With the new bass content, you can play with any combination of guitar and bass during multiplayer.

I have a five-string/fretless bass, can I still play Rocksmith?
Yes! Even though Rocksmith will not support the additional utility or certain aspects of your bass, if it has a ¼” output jack and you’re able to play along with the prompts in the game then you’ll be able to use Rocksmith’s new bass content. However, we recommend the use of a four-string bass as the content was designed with that in mind.

What tunings are there for bass?
There is standard E tuning, drop D tuning, open G tuning, and E flat tuning for the bass.

Will there be a bass guitar bundle available?
No, unlike the guitar bundle featuring an Epiphone Les Paul Jr., there will be no Rocksmith bundle where a bass guitar is included.