Rocksmith+ is a subscription-based music education service from Ubisoft focused on learning guitar, bass,[1] and piano[2]. It was released September 6, 2022 on PC and June 9, 2023 on Android and iOS and follows Rocksmith 2014.[3] It was updated on December 5, 2023 to include piano and keyboard learning.[4] The PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 were released on June 6, 2024.
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| Developer(s) | Ubisoft San Francisco[a] |
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| Initial release | Microsoft Windows September 6, 2022 Android, iOS June 9, 2023 PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 June 6, 2024 |
| Engine | Snowdrop |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows Android iOS PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 |
| Type | Music software |
| Website | www |
History
editUbisoft announced the Rocksmith+ subscription service at Ubisoft Forward during E3 2021.[5] 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.[6]
A Rocksmith+ PC closed beta ran in July 2021.[7] 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.[8][9][10] The beta library had roughly 500 songs, with the expectation of increasing to thousands at launch.[11] In September 2021, Ubisoft announced that the Rocksmith+ release date would be delayed until 2022, to make changes based on beta user feedback.[12] It released on September 6, 2022 for Microsoft Windows. On June 9, 2023 the Rocksmith+ mobile app released on iOS and Android.[13]
On December 5, 2023, Ubisoft announced an update to Rocksmith+ adding piano and keyboard learning on iOS, Android or PC.[14]
Overview
editRocksmith+ is a follow-up to the original Rocksmith franchise, with a major change to a subscription-based music education service.[15] 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.[16] For piano, the platform includes arrangements from pop, classical, soundtracks, and other genres.[17]
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.[18] Players can also use Rocksmith Workshop to create and add their own guitar arrangements.[19] Ubisoft also offers a free guitar tuning app for iOS and Android called Rocksmith Tuner.[20]
In addition to guitar, Rocksmith+ also offers piano lessons, with the choice of a falling notes 3D interface or traditional sheet music view. At the piano feature’s initial launch, Rocksmith+ offered 400 piano arrangements from artists including Coldplay, Billy Joel, and covers from Elton John, Van Halen and Pantera.[21]
Notes
edit- ^ Additional work by Ubisoft Osaka, Ubisoft Pune and Ubisoft Bucharest.
References
edit- ^ Dredge, Stuart (14 June 2021). "Ubisoft unveils Rocksmith+ as a service for learning guitar - Music Ally". Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ "Ubisoft's Rocksmith+ guitar-learning app now teaches piano". Engadget. 2023-12-06. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ Leane, Rob (2022-09-06). "Rocksmith Plus review: Become a guitar hero for real". Radio Times. Retrieved 2022-10-27.
- ^ "Learn Piano with Rocksmith+". www.ubisoft.com. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ 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 (17 July 2021). "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.
- ^ Chu, Joshua (2021-09-15). "Rocksmith+ is delayed until 2022 to incorporate user feedback". PC Invasion. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ Dredge, Stuart (2023-06-06). "Ubisoft's guitar-learning app Rocksmith+ is going mobile". Music Ally. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
- ^ "Learn Piano with Rocksmith+". www.ubisoft.com. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ 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's Rocksmith+ guitar-learning app now teaches piano". Engadget. 2023-12-06. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Holt, Kris. "Ubisoft's Rocksmith+ guitar-learning app is finally coming to iOS and Android on June 9th". Engadget. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
- ^ Rogersonpublished, Ben (2023-12-07). "Ubisoft's Rocksmith+ can now teach you to play piano as well as guitar: use the 'falling notes' method or the sheet music view". MusicRadar. Retrieved 2023-12-19.