Rock Band 3 MIDI Pro Guitars

Caution

Do NOT map this instrument via the Pads menu!

Caution

RPCN Menus (for sending or accepting online invites) will cause a softlock. You will need an alternative input method to navigate these menus, such as a [typing keyboard or a gamepad.]

Note

Rock Band 3 does not use audio to note MIDI tracking (like Rocksmith), which is what most MIDI guitar kits use. It uses fret sensing and strum detection for notes.
Don’t expect your MIDI guitar to work unless it was made for Rock Band 3.

SYSEX Notice

Caution

You need a MIDI to USB Interface that has SYSEX support!

Consult your MIDI to USB interface’s manual or manufacturer for more details.

Verified MIDI to USB interfaces
CME C2MIDI Pro
CME U2MIDI Pro
Focusrite Scarlett (4i4 and higher) [3rd Gen]
M-Audio Midisport Uno
MOTU M2/M4
Roland UM-ONE mk2
SSL +2 MKII

Instructions

To connect your Rock Band 3 Pro Guitar, you will need to connect to the MIDI port on the bottom.

For this, you will need a MIDI to USB interface.
Here’s an example of a MIDI to USB interface. Most will come with an LED indicator to show activity. To check that you’ve plugged it in correctly, you should see “MIDI In” blinking when you press a key.

If you have an audio interface, you may already have a way to plug in MIDI to your computer, as some audio interfaces come with MIDI inputs. For example, this Scarlett has MIDI connections in the back.

After that, right click on Rock Band 3 in RPCS3, then click on Change Custom Configuration.

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  • 🎸 Change your Emulated MIDI type from Keyboard to Guitar (17 Frets) if you have a Mustang Pro Guitar, or Guitar (22 Frets) if you have a Squier Pro Guitar, then select your MIDI to USB interface in the drop-down menu next to it.

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