Learn to play 5 punk hits with a second set of songs by Green Day! “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life),” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “21 Guns,” “Bang Bang,” and “Longview” will be available today on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Steam. The songs may be posted later for players in territories served by the EU PlayStation Store due to differences in publishing times. See the tunings and arrangements below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2hfJY7ctgI
“Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)" – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Wake Me Up When September Ends" – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“21 Guns" – E Standard – Lead/Alt Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Bang Bang” – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Longview” – Eb Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass

Click here for a direct link to Green Day song pack II with all five songs. For individual songs from the pack, click the song name above.

For more information visit http://www.rocksmith.com

Learn to play 5 punk hits with a second set of songs by Green Day! “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life),” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “21 Guns,” “Bang Bang,” and “Longview” will be available today on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Steam. The songs may be posted later for players in territories served by the EU PlayStation Store due to differences in publishing times. See the tunings and arrangements below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2hfJY7ctgI
“Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)" – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Wake Me Up When September Ends" – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“21 Guns" – E Standard – Lead/Alt Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Bang Bang” – E Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Longview” – Eb Standard – Lead/Rhythm/Bass

Click here for a direct link to Green Day song pack II with all five songs. For individual songs from the pack, click the song name above.

For more information visit http://www.rocksmith.com

Learn to play 3 swamp rock hits from Creedence Clearwater Revival! “Fortunate Son,” “Proud Mary,” and “Bad Moon Rising” will be available today on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Steam. The songs may be posted later for players in territories served by the EU PlayStation Store due to differences in publishing times. See the tunings and arrangements below.

https://youtu.be/69tmQoic99I
“Fortunate Son" – E Standard - Rhythm/Bass; D Standard - Lead
“Proud Mary" – E Standard - Rhythm/Bass; D Standard - Lead
“Bad Moon Rising" – E Standard - Rhythm/Bass; D Standard - Lead

Click here for a direct link to the Creedence Clearwater Revival song pack with all three songs. For individual songs from the pack, click the song name above.

For more information visit http://www.rocksmith.com

Learn to play 3 swamp rock hits from Creedence Clearwater Revival! “Fortunate Son,” “Proud Mary,” and “Bad Moon Rising” will be available today on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Steam. The songs may be posted later for players in territories served by the EU PlayStation Store due to differences in publishing times. See the tunings and arrangements below.

https://youtu.be/69tmQoic99I
“Fortunate Son" – E Standard - Rhythm/Bass; D Standard - Lead
“Proud Mary" – E Standard - Rhythm/Bass; D Standard - Lead
“Bad Moon Rising" – E Standard - Rhythm/Bass; D Standard - Lead

Click here for a direct link to the Creedence Clearwater Revival song pack with all three songs. For individual songs from the pack, click the song name above.

For more information visit http://www.rocksmith.com

What was added/changed in the December 13 patch?
We added a few new features (including one big one!) and improved a few others based on user feedback. The latest patch includes:

Microphone Mode
If you don’t have an electric guitar or simply want to use an acoustic to play Rocksmith, now you can! Use a USB microphone as your input device, point it at your acoustic guitar or bass, and enjoy strumming and picking in Rocksmith without a Real Tone Cable. (We still recommend using the Real Tone Cable for best results and the most direct/cleanest signal input for any guitars with pickups.)

Disconnected Mode
Want to just play along without plugging in? You got it. You no longer have to have a Real Tone Cable plugged in to play along with Rocksmith – note detection is deactivated, and you can just read the notes on the screen for more casual practice sessions.



Endless Replay Mode in Guitarcade
Guitarcade fans asked for less downtime between games -- request granted! Instead of kicking you back to the menu after each round, you can now immediately restart your next run.

We’ve also tweaked a few other key elements, thanks to the feedback we’ve received from players:

• You can now edit your Song Lists from the Learn a Song menu as well as the Nonstop Play menu
  
• Rocksmith can now hear your guitar better during Calibration
  
• Added ability to choose Other Arrangements in Score Attack
  
• Added the ability to replay the “Welcome to Rocksmith” introductory lesson

Does Microphone Mode work the same as if I were using a Real Tone Cable?
Yes – all your songs are available, dynamic difficulty adjusts to your skill level, Emulated Bass mode is available to you – it’s the Rocksmith experience you know and hopefully love. The only audible difference: Your guitar signal will not be processed through Rocksmith 2014’s Authentic Tones when you’re in Microphone Mode. You won’t hear stompbox effects, but you will be scored normally when playing songs.

Will any acoustic guitar work with Microphone Mode?
Any normal six-string should – we tested this mode with a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles of acoustic guitars. Specialty acoustics like 12-strings or baritone instruments still aren’t recommended, but a standard six-string acoustic should be fine.



What kind of microphone do I need?
Any dedicated USB microphone that your machine recognizes should work fine. (We do not recommend using a microphone that is part of another device, like a webcam or chat headset.) Not all USB microphones are supported by all gaming platforms. If in doubt, please contact the microphone’s manufacturer.

Any tips for best results with Microphone Mode?

You bet:

• Be sure you have a working, dedicated USB microphone plugged into your computer or console. Sounds simple, but it’s worth checking.
  
• Recalibrate any time your set up or environmental conditions change. Notes above the 15th fret may not be accessible on some acoustic guitars.
  
• Minimize background noise as much as you can. If the background noise is too loud, Rocksmith won’t be able to distinguish your guitar from everything else.
  
• Different microphones have different ranges of sensitivity, so you’ll need to make sure you’re close enough for it to hear you. If you’re having trouble with note detection, trying adjusting the angle and distance of the microphone itself.
  
• Be sure the microphone is pointing the right direction. Some microphones are designed to pick up sound from any direction while others can only pick up sound from one particular direction.

What was added/changed in the December 13 patch?
We added a few new features (including one big one!) and improved a few others based on user feedback. The latest patch includes:

Microphone Mode
If you don’t have an electric guitar or simply want to use an acoustic to play Rocksmith, now you can! Use a USB microphone as your input device, point it at your acoustic guitar or bass, and enjoy strumming and picking in Rocksmith without a Real Tone Cable. (We still recommend using the Real Tone Cable for best results and the most direct/cleanest signal input for any guitars with pickups.)

Disconnected Mode
Want to just play along without plugging in? You got it. You no longer have to have a Real Tone Cable plugged in to play along with Rocksmith – note detection is deactivated, and you can just read the notes on the screen for more casual practice sessions.



Endless Replay Mode in Guitarcade
Guitarcade fans asked for less downtime between games -- request granted! Instead of kicking you back to the menu after each round, you can now immediately restart your next run.

We’ve also tweaked a few other key elements, thanks to the feedback we’ve received from players:

• You can now edit your Song Lists from the Learn a Song menu as well as the Nonstop Play menu
  
• Rocksmith can now hear your guitar better during Calibration
  
• Added ability to choose Other Arrangements in Score Attack
  
• Added the ability to replay the “Welcome to Rocksmith” introductory lesson

Does Microphone Mode work the same as if I were using a Real Tone Cable?
Yes – all your songs are available, dynamic difficulty adjusts to your skill level, Emulated Bass mode is available to you – it’s the Rocksmith experience you know and hopefully love. The only audible difference: Your guitar signal will not be processed through Rocksmith 2014’s Authentic Tones when you’re in Microphone Mode. You won’t hear stompbox effects, but you will be scored normally when playing songs.

Will any acoustic guitar work with Microphone Mode?
Any normal six-string should – we tested this mode with a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles of acoustic guitars. Specialty acoustics like 12-strings or baritone instruments still aren’t recommended, but a standard six-string acoustic should be fine.



What kind of microphone do I need?
Any dedicated USB microphone that your machine recognizes should work fine. (We do not recommend using a microphone that is part of another device, like a webcam or chat headset.) Not all USB microphones are supported by all gaming platforms. If in doubt, please contact the microphone’s manufacturer.

Any tips for best results with Microphone Mode?

You bet:

• Be sure you have a working, dedicated USB microphone plugged into your computer or console. Sounds simple, but it’s worth checking.
  
• Recalibrate any time your set up or environmental conditions change. Notes above the 15th fret may not be accessible on some acoustic guitars.
  
• Minimize background noise as much as you can. If the background noise is too loud, Rocksmith won’t be able to distinguish your guitar from everything else.
  
• Different microphones have different ranges of sensitivity, so you’ll need to make sure you’re close enough for it to hear you. If you’re having trouble with note detection, trying adjusting the angle and distance of the microphone itself.
  
• Be sure the microphone is pointing the right direction. Some microphones are designed to pick up sound from any direction while others can only pick up sound from one particular direction.

Learn to play 4 hits from 4 decades spanning glam rock, rockabilly, math rock, and alternative rock! “Suffragette City" by David Bowie, “Stray Cat Strut” by Brian Setzer, “F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X.” by The Fall Of Troy, and “Hey Jealousy” by Gin Blossoms will be available today on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Steam. The songs may be posted later for players in territories served by the EU PlayStation Store due to differences in publishing times. See the tunings and arrangements below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZEuVSYXRuM
“Suffragette City" by David Bowie – E Standard - Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Stray Cat Strut" by Brian Setzer – E Standard - Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X." by The Fall Of Troy – E Standard - Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Hey Jealousy" by Gin Blossoms – E Standard - Lead/Rhythm/Bass


Click here for a direct link to Variety Pack VI with all four songs. For individual songs from the pack, click the song name above.

For more information visit http://www.rocksmith.com

Learn to play 4 hits from 4 decades spanning glam rock, rockabilly, math rock, and alternative rock! “Suffragette City" by David Bowie, “Stray Cat Strut” by Brian Setzer, “F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X.” by The Fall Of Troy, and “Hey Jealousy” by Gin Blossoms will be available today on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Steam. The songs may be posted later for players in territories served by the EU PlayStation Store due to differences in publishing times. See the tunings and arrangements below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZEuVSYXRuM
“Suffragette City" by David Bowie – E Standard - Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Stray Cat Strut" by Brian Setzer – E Standard - Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X." by The Fall Of Troy – E Standard - Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Hey Jealousy" by Gin Blossoms – E Standard - Lead/Rhythm/Bass


Click here for a direct link to Variety Pack VI with all four songs. For individual songs from the pack, click the song name above.

For more information visit http://www.rocksmith.com

Learn to play 4 alternative rock hits that epitomized the 90s from Third Eye Blind! “Semi-Charmed Life," "Never Let You Go," "How's It Going To Be," and "Jumper" will be available today on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Steam. The songs may be posted later for players in territories served by the EU PlayStation Store due to differences in publishing times. See the tunings and arrangements below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORYpPDobkHE
“Semi-Charmed Life" – E Standard - Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Never Let You Go" – E Standard - Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“How's It Going To Be" – E Standard - Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Jumper" – E Standard - Lead/Rhythm/Bass

Click here for a direct link to the Third Eye Blind Song Pack with all four songs. For individual songs from the pack, click the song name above.

For more information visit http://www.rocksmith.com

Learn to play 4 alternative rock hits that epitomized the 90s from Third Eye Blind! “Semi-Charmed Life," "Never Let You Go," "How's It Going To Be," and "Jumper" will be available today on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Steam. The songs may be posted later for players in territories served by the EU PlayStation Store due to differences in publishing times. See the tunings and arrangements below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORYpPDobkHE
“Semi-Charmed Life" – E Standard - Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Never Let You Go" – E Standard - Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“How's It Going To Be" – E Standard - Lead/Rhythm/Bass
“Jumper" – E Standard - Lead/Rhythm/Bass

Click here for a direct link to the Third Eye Blind Song Pack with all four songs. For individual songs from the pack, click the song name above.

For more information visit http://www.rocksmith.com