Rocksmith Real Tone Cable

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Regardless of which version of the game you bought, you can still use the cable on a different device. If swapping ports does not work, try unplugging the cable and then restarting the game or console, then plugging the cable back in. I might be willing to purchase an audio interface if its that much better because I could potentially use it to record as well which would be nice. When you use an audio interface with Rocksmith, you’ll need to change the game’s input settings to its microphone mode to recognize the new setup. If you use a cheap, low-quality microphone, it could have trouble picking up the sound of your guitar clearly and fail to register the notes in the game.

It is essentially a third party piece of software that fans in the Rocksmith community created that allows you to connect your guitar to your computer through your mic or line-in port and have Rocksmith read it. Thank you for this post, the other day I accidentally stood on the cable while in the ps4 and it came apart just down from the USB. I`m looking into getting Rocksmith as a fun way to start playing electric again now that I learned about the unofficial DLC. Some Rocksmith fans got so fed-up with the Real Tone Cable that they worked together to create a software patch to avoid it altogether.This option can still help you learn how to play the guitar, but it doesn’t provide the interactive aspects that make it such a fun way to play! Although several top brands provide USB microphones, the best option for playing Rocksmith without an electric guitar is the HyperX QuadCast S. You’ll find that one connection has a right-angle design on most cords to secure the item to your instrument.

We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Finally, if you have tried all of these fixes and you are still having audio or latency issues, it might be time to replace your Real Tone cable. Although these items don’t offer the same consistencies as a genuine instrument cable, you’ll pay about 50% of the cost of a Real Tone Cable to have a similar experience. Finally, connect the other output to the Real Tone cable and plug the Real Tone cable into your console or computer.As a new Rocksmith user who lives somewhere that the Real Tone Cable or similar devices are really expensive or aren't avaliable at all, I couldn't get one, and wanted to use my Guitar 1/4'' cable. We’ll discuss why you should consider scrapping the Real Tone cable altogether as well as provide 5 different Rocksmith Real Tone cable alternatives. This can often reduce latency to the device’s speakers and remove any delay you might hear while playing. Tried the USB headphone (a nice logitech): same, only 2x 1024 buffer working, anything else (1 buffer only or any size below 1024) gives cracked sound.

Please keep this guide available for when you’re ready to upgrade so that you can continue developing your playing skills. Cleaning the contacts on the USB connector with a blast of air from your lungs or a can of compressed air can help. The only cable that is compatible and required for all versions of Rocksmith is the Real Tone Cable. Here at DeviceMAG we take technology very serious, no matter if it’s a small gadget or a new device on the market.If you have not encountered issues with your Real Tone Cable yet, it might only be a matter of time before problems arise. You obviously won’t be able to play any of the mini-games that rely on hit detection, but you’ll be able to play along to your favorite songs completely stress-free without worrying about failing, getting high scores, or missing notes. It’s an awesome interface that not only lets you play Rocksmith without a Real Tone Cable, but also allows you to record your guitar directly to your computer. The extra cost you pay is for a guarantee that the cord works with the instrument to let you play immediately. As long as you have the correct drivers installed, your regular USB guitar cable shuld work just fine with Rocksmith.

The only difference is that the game doesn’t detect your efforts because you’re not transmitting any sound to it. If you’re experiencing a lot of latency with the Real Tone Cable, then you’re better off switching to an alternative solution, such as using a microphone or an audio interface. I even tried using my VOICELIVE2 (TC HELICON voice harmonizer) which has an USB audio interface: all the same!

Luckily, there are a lot of methods out there that allow to you play Rocksmith without a Real Tone Cable. The USB Real Tone Cable has too much latency : it's almost impossible to play bass in rythm if you listen to you, even configured to 2, it's a 20ms latency I'm getting.