If such a program existed, it would destroy their DLC sales. If bands can convert their songs, what stops the next guy from converting Queens of the Stone Age instead of paying $2 a track?
I would think it would be rather difficult (if not impossible) to block the program from converting commercial music...though it is a very cool idea for bands to be able to convert their own indie stuff for the game.
"Imagine you're in a band and you're able to take your own song and convert it into a Rock Band track. It's something Harmonix would 'love to tackle.'"
"This week at $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points) we have-
"Action" made famous by Sweet (cover)
"Last Train to Clarksville" made famous by the Monkees (cover)
"All the Small Things" by Blink 182"
An e-mail sent out today to GameStop newsletter subscribers states that February 4th will be the official shipping date for the oh-so-desired peripherals...
It would be nice if Harmonix released a new schedule of downloadable songs for, say, the entire month, but according to a developer posting on the Rock Band forums, they'll at least be shooting to announce new songs every Monday. Hey, we takes what we can gets. This week brings:
Iron Maiden -- "Number of the Beast" (cover)
The Hives -- "Die, All Right!"
Stone Temple Pilots -- "Interstate Love Song"
"Mad Catz just announced they signed a multi-year deal with Harmonix and MTV to start cranking out peripherals and 'other products' for Rock Band worldwide."
The staff of the Official Xbox Magazine has announced that its February 2008 issue, available in stores on January 15th, will include a trio of exclusive playable tracks for the Xbox 360 version of Rock Band on its pack-in DVD. The disc will contain the following songs:
* Bang Camaro - "Rock Rebellion"
* Count Zero - "Shake"
* Freezepop - "Sprode"
Harmonix and MTV have released more Rock Band DLC onto the 360's marketplace, so as to better equip you for any virtual rocking you may wish to partake in on your day off.
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If such a program existed, it would destroy their DLC sales. If bands can convert their songs, what stops the next guy from converting Queens of the Stone Age instead of paying $2 a track?
I would think it would be rather difficult (if not impossible) to block the program from converting commercial music...though it is a very cool idea for bands to be able to convert their own indie stuff for the game.