Software:Rocksmith+

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Short description: Music education software
Rocksmith+
Rocksmith+ cover.jpeg
Developer(s)Ubisoft San Francisco[lower-alpha 1]
Initial releaseMicrosoft Windows
September 6, 2022
Android, iOS
June 9, 2023
EngineSnowdrop
PlatformMicrosoft Windows
Android
iOS
TypeMusic software
Websitewww.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/rocksmith/plus

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]

History

Ubisoft 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

Rocksmith+ 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

  1. ↑ Additional work by Ubisoft Osaka, Ubisoft Pune and Ubisoft Bucharest.

References

  1. ↑ Dredge, Stuart (14 June 2021). "Ubisoft unveils Rocksmith+ as a service for learning guitar - Music Ally". https://musically.com/2021/06/14/ubisoft-unveils-rocksmith-as-a-service-for-learning-guitar/. 
  2. ↑ "Ubisoft's Rocksmith+ guitar-learning app now teaches piano" (in en-US). 2023-12-06. https://www.engadget.com/ubisofts-rocksmith-guitar-learning-app-now-teaches-piano-184530282.html. 
  3. ↑ Leane, Rob (2022-09-06). "Rocksmith Plus review: Become a guitar hero for real". https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/rocksmith-plus-review/. 
  4. ↑ "Learn Piano with Rocksmith+" (in en-us). https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/rocksmith/plus/news-updates/1Eiw4aJzphKuzEDjIG6cN7/learn-piano-with-rocksmith. 
  5. ↑ Skrebels, Joe (2021-06-12). "Ubisoft Announces New Rocksmith Subscription Service, Rocksmith+ - E3 2021" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/ubisoft-subscription-service-rocksmith-plus-e3-2021-summer-of-gaming. 
  6. ↑ Levine, Alex (2021-06-16). "E3 2021: Ubisoft Reintroduces Rocksmith+ as a Subscription Service to Learn Guitar and Bass -" (in en-US). https://games.mxdwn.com/news/e3-2021-ubisoft-reintroduces-rocksmith-as-a-subscription-service-to-learn-guitar-and-bass/. 
  7. ↑ James, Allisa (2021-07-09). "How to start and play the Rocksmith+ PC beta" (in en-US). https://www.gamepur.com/guides/how-do-you-start-and-play-the-rocksmith-pc-beta. 
  8. ↑ (in en) Rocksmith+ Closed Beta Review, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIioDGX1NmE, retrieved 2022-03-18 
  9. ↑ Greene, Tristan (2021-07-12). "I'm loving the new Rocksmith beta, but definitely not uninstalling RS2014 yet" (in en). https://thenextweb.com/news/loving-new-rocksmith-beta-not-uninstalling-rs2014. 
  10. ↑ Steighner, Mark (17 July 2021). "For Those About to Rock, Rocksmith+ Salute You" (in en-US). https://cogconnected.com/preview/rocksmith-beta-impressions/. 
  11. ↑ Clayton, Natalie (2021-09-15). "Rocksmith+ won't teach you how to shred guitar until next year" (in en). PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/rocksmith-wont-teach-you-how-to-shred-guitar-until-next-year/. 
  12. ↑ Chu, Joshua (2021-09-15). "Rocksmith+ is delayed until 2022 to incorporate user feedback" (in en-US). https://www.pcinvasion.com/rocksmith-delay-2022/. 
  13. ↑ Dredge, Stuart (2023-06-06). "Ubisoft’s guitar-learning app Rocksmith+ is going mobile" (in en-GB). https://musically.com/2023/06/06/ubisofts-guitar-learning-app-rocksmith-is-going-mobile/. 
  14. ↑ "Learn Piano with Rocksmith+" (in en-us). https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/rocksmith/plus/news-updates/1Eiw4aJzphKuzEDjIG6cN7/learn-piano-with-rocksmith. 
  15. ↑ Peppiatt, Dom (June 12, 2021). "Rocksmith+ is a musical education subscription service for consoles and PC". VG 247. https://www.vg247.com/rocksmith-plus-ubisoft-forward-leak. Retrieved March 22, 2022. 
  16. ↑ "Rocksmith+ is an Ubisoft subscription service for learning guitar and bass" (in en-US). https://www.engadget.com/rocksmith-plus-ubisoft-forward-194252897.html. 
  17. ↑ "Ubisoft's Rocksmith+ guitar-learning app now teaches piano" (in en-US). 2023-12-06. https://www.engadget.com/ubisofts-rocksmith-guitar-learning-app-now-teaches-piano-184530282.html. 
  18. ↑ "Ubisoft Reveals Rocksmith™+, the Future of Interactive Music Learning" (in en). 2021-06-12. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210612005018/en/Ubisoft-Reveals-Rocksmith%E2%84%A2-the-Future-of-Interactive-Music-Learning. 
  19. ↑ Holt, Kris (June 12, 2021). "Rocksmith+ is an Ubisoft subscription service for learning guitar and bass". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/rocksmith-plus-ubisoft-forward-194252897.html. Retrieved March 22, 2022. 
  20. ↑ Holt, Kris. "Ubisoft's Rocksmith+ guitar-learning app is finally coming to iOS and Android on June 9th" (in en-US). https://www.engadget.com/ubisofts-rocksmith-guitar-learning-app-is-finally-coming-to-ios-and-android-on-june-9th-161519215.html. 
  21. ↑ 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" (in en). https://www.musicradar.com/news/ubisoft-rocksmith-piano-lessons. 

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