What are you doing to prepare for Rock Band?

[aaron_wil]

I just convinced my wife to let me rearranged my living room to give us "more room", I told her why after I was finished.:D She just rolled her eyes and smiled.

Counting the days....

[ocfanman]

no way, I just moved a foosball table out of my room, I have more room now

I cant wait either

[MotleyPriest111]

Uhhh, I'm not doing much of anything.

[ababypenguin]

I am also pretty psyched since I pre-ordered RB today, once I get RB I am going to move the XB360 from my brother's messy bedroom to the clean living room. Hopefully my parents will see us having fun and maybe join in on the game. (my mom loves to sing, so I might give her the mic..... and I may accidentally have her sing Enter Sandman. That ought to be fun lol)

>>edit Motley I just finished watching your video in your sig, I loved that one better than the first one I saw! Those are some great fight scenes, I don't think I'll ever look at Jesus the same way again! lmao

[Elvis_L]

I have started on the wife about rearranging our room (where my video games are) and she is not happy about it. at least i have a few more months. I will break her down eventually. (although i still haven't told how much it costs or that i will be buying GHIII with a new guitar)

[IErrantVentureI]

I'm waiting on official pricing and release dates to pre-order, but I'm already setting up the living room for rockin'.

[tucsonovernite]

my wife just this week realized that the drums are three dimesional and cant just be rolled up when not in use :)
...still enjoying GH rocks the 80s and some GH II
...listening to the announced tracks

[Schreibs21]

I haven't done anything as far as making more room, yet probably won't either since I have the most room now that I will have. Also I'm just living life like its a regular day since it's still 3 months ago, it would be more appropriate to ask this question a few weeks before it gets released, but if you're excited you're excited

[Eman311]

Nothing, should have plenty of room.

[Eastwood]

I have to figure out how to fit everyone in my apartment's living room. drummer and singer will probably have to reside on the couch...

[aaron_wil]

my wife just this week realized that the drums are three dimesional and cant just be rolled up when not in use :)


That's hilarious

[KingofQUEEN48]

rearanging the basement!

[sa_nick]

Ive bought a PS3 and new HD TV (only 720P/1080i :( )

Gonna get rid of the futon i currently have out here and replace it with some little couch things. Gonna buy myself a cool little strobe light that flashes to the beat (or just loud noises, but what the hell, theyre still awesome) plus some other coloured moving lights.

A smoke machine would be a nice touch but that would be pushing it.

Ive already started inviting ppl to my rock band party too. 20 or so friends havin a few drinks and rockin out with some crazy cool lighting... gonna be sweet.

[tf5_bassist]

Nick, dude, smoke machine=awesome! Go to Wal-Mart around Halloween and look in their seasonal stuff, they have a fog machine on the cheap! We got one last year the day of halloween, but then realized we forgot the fluid. and... haven't used it since. but still!


Hmm... I guess I'm just trying to get a job so I can afford it. And, y'know, pay rent at the same time so i have somewhere TO play it. My wife is sick and freakin' tired of hearing about RB, her brother and I talk about it non-stop. So. I'm doing what I can to not talk about it with her around, and if I do, mention things that she'll like (like "Creep" being included).

Office is already rearranged some time ago, that's where we've got the compys and the games, although it'll be a squeeze to get everything in here still. Thank god my tv's on wheels. :D

Other than that, just practicing... My bro-in-law beat Freebird last week when he was here... so now I guess i have to play that damned song until i beat it too.

[ZkDotNet]

I'm so crashing sa_nick's parties.

Anyways, I just bought a 360 and I've convinced my wife to move the coffee table to the other room to make room for RB (haven't done it yet, but will be before it's released).

[masterx1918]

I have no clue. I'm gonna wait to see how big my college dorm room is before I start preperation (including pre-orders of the game)

[LZ_Reborn]

nothing right now, but I will be getting a sweet sorround system by the time RB arrives in my living room....:D Just got to figure out a way to sell the idea to my wife....:p

[Larkspeed]

Trying to figure out how everything will fit.

For a 4 bedroom 3 floor house we have a quite small living room and a lot of the space is taken up by a 2 x 4 foot parrot cage. Can't move the parrot out tho as she is part of the family now and she enjoys being around everyone all the time

[Apples]

Just prior to GH2 360 I purchased an xbox (first console purchase since original 8-bit nintendo) and a home stereo setup.

Fortunately, all of that will suffice for Rock Band as well. The only additional thing I will need is a XBL subscription for online play.

[PsycoCheerio]

First went and got a 32" HDTV so that i can play with my buddies all at once...
Then i had to go get a X360...
Got me some XBL today...
Next step is rearranging my tiny room...gonna be a tough one since my TV sits on a little desk with my computer and the 360...i figure it'll kill one day of waiting, moving the whole room around and adding a more RB feel to my room...

[sa_nick]

Nick, dude, smoke machine=awesome! Go to Wal-Mart around Halloween and look in their seasonal stuff, they have a fog machine on the cheap! We got one last year the day of halloween, but then realized we forgot the fluid. and... haven't used it since. but still!

Yeah, a couple of people have suggested this. The problem is I'm in Australia and we have no halloween or wal-mart, lol.

Chances are I wont be able to afford it, it's gonna cost me about $375-$400 to import RB as it is... plus I'm still paying off the new TV and want a good sound system. Yeah, I'm doomed.

lol. I'll add that I'm unemployed... that may cause some minor problems.

[monlienNH3]

I just convinced my wife to let me rearranged my living room to give us "more room", I told her why after I was finished.:D She just rolled her eyes and smiled.

Counting the days....

That's awesome! I get that look everytime I start ranting about some new RB announcement.

Anyway, I'm trying to hold onto the MS points I have now while hoping to find a deal on them for all the DLC I plan on buying. Otherwise, saving money and playing more GHII on 360 and Rock the 80's on PS2.

[Terranova]

Still waiting on knowing when in 08 it's going to launch here in the UK.. it could be as long as 6 months ie March at the latest. so not yet worth doing any thing.

[JB4GDI]

I'll be using a giant crane to move my Playstation 3 away from the TV. That should buy me a few dozen square feet of floor space.

-Jaime

[TheTogfather]

> Shortly after Rock Band was announced, I bought a 360. Wanted one anyway, but still counts.

> I've put together a playlist with each announced song, buying the ones I didn't already have (about 12 of them) off of iTunes. (btw - the Rockaway Beach replacement irked me for this reason...2 bucks on the Ramones is not my idea of money well spent.)

> I spent the entire work afternoon the other day going out to get the lyrics to each announced song so I can start practicing.

> In very prelimnary planning stages of a Rock Band themed birthday party for myself (turning 30 only 5 days after the November 20th release date, if that's true).

> Scouring these forums and others for any shred of information.

I don't know what to do about my living room set-up, very narrow and not really any other options. I think if I do have a large group of people over to play, I can at least move the couch around so we can get the 'band' further back from the TV.

[aaron_wil]

> Shortly after Rock Band was announced, I bought a 360. Wanted one anyway, but still counts.

> I've put together a playlist with each announced song, buying the ones I didn't already have (about 12 of them) off of iTunes. (btw - the Rockaway Beach replacement irked me for this reason...2 bucks on the Ramones is not my idea of money well spent.)

> I spent the entire work afternoon the other day going out to get the lyrics to each announced song so I can start practicing.

> In very prelimnary planning stages of a Rock Band themed birthday party for myself (turning 30 only 5 days after the November 20th release date, if that's true).

> Scouring these forums and others for any shred of information.

I don't know what to do about my living room set-up, very narrow and not really any other options. I think if I do have a large group of people over to play, I can at least move the couch around so we can get the 'band' further back from the TV.

...i cower in intimidation...


2 bucks on the Ramones is not my idea of money well spent

Blasphemy!!!

[TheTogfather]

Blasphemy!!!

Sorry...I've just never understood the whole Ramones thing...doubt I ever will.

[mobhit101]

Well, I just purchased and sweet sweet 60" sony sxrd that takes up most of my living room wall now lol. I'm either going to have to get rid of the coffee table (which I just bought a few month ago :-| ) or move it somewhere else... The drums and singer will probably be in front of the couch while the guitar and bass will be behind. This should hopefully suffice for the set-up.

I've also been practicing some drumming techniques... Probably overkill but whatever. I've picked up drum sticks MAYBE twice in my life so this is gonna kick my ass and I'm pretty sure I lack rhythm... Nonetheless I'm super excited about the drums. I'll learn from easy and eventually go to expert same as Guitar Hero! Can't wait!

[IbanezBassist_v2]

I'm busting ass to get an extra large commision so I can purchase a PS3. Thats all I need to get prepared, well, other than RB.

[thrdeye]

I'm trying to sell my Wii to purchase a PS3. The Wii is still a bit hard to find unless you go to ebay, so hopefully I'll get a few nibbles.

[miketoast]

I have started ont he wife about rearrangeing our room (where my video games are) and she is not happy about it. at least i ahve a few more months. I will break here down eventually. (although i still haven't told how much it costs or that i will be buying GHIII with a ew guitar)

Yeah dude!!!!!

<--------- Same here!!!!! :D

[aaron_wil]

Fog machine+Living Room+Rock Band=

Awesome, cept for the icky film now on everything

[miketoast]

Fog machine+Living Room+Rock Band=

Awesome, cept for the icky film now on everything

Don't forget the evil little Rock Band fairy that sneaks out of the box at nite, rifles thru your wallet and knocks up your daughter.....

[Redebo]

What a great thread!

As for me, I'm taking some cues from this thread and getting a smog and light machine (you can pick them up at Frys cheap!)

My living room is massive and it has couches around the perimeter. I bet I can fit 30 people in that room w/ a full band playing in the center. So, I'm going to plan an "adults only party" and not tell anyone about it except that we'll be serving food and booze via a frozen margarita machine that i rent.

When everyone gets there, I'll be dressed in full rock regalia that fortunately you can go to Hot Topic and stock up on.

First song to set the mood: Cherub Rock. I'll sing. My buddies will rock. Chicks will melt.

[miketoast]

That's sick dude, invite me over!!!!

[BenGmanUk]

Lots more masturbating to strengthen my wrists for drumming mad expert songs. :)

[MartyMcFly]

Lots more masturbating to strengthen my wrists for drumming mad expert songs. :)

I lol'd for real.

[IErrantVentureI]

I'm hoping I'll be able to distribute what money I have to all my games I want this fall, and sadly I think I might do without a few for awhile..

[diesel]

my wife is a LPN, so when i tell her about rockband and move everything out of the den she can patch me up, LOL.

[Akaymay]

I know I posted this somewhere else. But I'll go again:

I'm moving due to my parents divorce. No big deal. So, I decided, why not optimize my new room for Rock Band! So, I'm making my entire bedroom Rock Band oriented. I'm making it so ALL of my stuff is pushed against the wall, leaving a huge gap in the middle of my room for Rock Band stuff!

Also, I'm getting a new TV for Rock Band!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889179003

A Hundai 37" LCD flat-screen HDTV. Set me back another 800 bucks. I wont get it now. The price should drop around Christmas time. I'll mount that on the wall

I'm also getting two or three of those "Gamer Seats". The L-shaped seats that you put on the floor, and are like, ultra comfortable. And a bar stool for the Drums. I know, you're saying "Why dont the guitarists stand!?" ...We're gonna be playing all night, We'll be tired by then..

And I'm working two jobs to get it all! I'm working at a Biomedical Facility. What we do there is look at any medical equipment that either needs to be inspected before going into the hospitals, or repair any equipment that goes haywire.

My other job is at the Guitar Center near my house.

(I'm only 15...this is hella work for me...)

[aaron_wil]

I know I posted this somewhere else.

Yeah, your previous post is what got me thinking about reorganizing my living room, which led me to think maybe other people are doing things to get ready as well...

[MrTorso]

I could prepare more if I knew when the hell it was coming out... Seriously... I need to know when I need to go to Wal*Mart and I need to know what day to take off of work!!

[tf5_bassist]

Yeah, a couple of people have suggested this. The problem is I'm in Australia and we have no halloween or wal-mart, lol.

Chances are I wont be able to afford it, it's gonna cost me about $375-$400 to import RB as it is... plus I'm still paying off the new TV and want a good sound system. Yeah, I'm doomed.

lol. I'll add that I'm unemployed... that may cause some minor problems.

oh yeah that's right, haha sorry, my bad.
get a state-side friend to buy one and ship it to you? Should be under $40us shipped, I hope.

and yeah. i'm unemployed too. gonna' be hard to buy RB at this point. stupid bosses, always closing down buildings and laying people off.

[Boomshine]

I could prepare more if I knew when the hell it was coming out... Seriously... I need to know when I need to go to Wal*Mart and I need to know what day to take off of work!!

November 6th.

As far as this goes for me, I'm going to have to find some place for storing all these instruments. I currently have two guitars for Guitar Hero, two dance pads for DDR, and two microphones for Singstar crammed into the only unused space in my living room, and even if those were gone, I still wouldn't be able to set the drums there...

Aside from that, I also have to save up $700+ to buy a PS3 and the Rock Band bundle, assuming that these speculations of $200 for the bundle are actually correct.

[Terranova]

November 6th.

As far as this goes for me, I'm going to have to find some place for storing all these instruments. I currently have two guitars for Guitar Hero, two dance pads for DDR, and two microphones for Singstar crammed into the only unused space in my living room, and even if those were gone, I still wouldn't be able to set the drums there...

Aside from that, I also have to save up $700+ to buy a PS3 and the Rock Band bundle, assuming that these speculations of $200 for the bundle are actually correct.

November 6 is just a guess there is no confirmed date yet.

[gates_apco]

I also bought a 360 (I've been playing Bioshock ever since) and am going to pre-order the game etc.

We are moving into a house in a month and the entire basement has been set aside for games and music. We will have a stage. We are just trying to figure out the monitor set up like the guys had at PAX.

My husband is in a band so the basement will be a pretty interesting place. One side for real music and the other side for video game music.

Yes we're D.I.N.K's (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DINKY) and proud of it.

[IErrantVentureI]

I also bought a 360 (I've been playing Bioshock ever since) and am going to pre-order the game etc.

We are moving into a house in a month and the entire basement has been set aside for games and music. We will have a stage. We are just trying to figure out the monitor set up like the guys had at PAX.

My husband is in a band so the basement will be a pretty interesting place. One side for real music and the other side for video game music.

Yes we're D.I.N.K's (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DINKY) and proud of it.

Sounds like you guys have a sweet basement. What kind of music does your husband play?

[hmxsean]

I also bought a 360 (I've been playing Bioshock ever since) and am going to pre-order the game etc.

We are moving into a house in a month and the entire basement has been set aside for games and music. We will have a stage. We are just trying to figure out the monitor set up like the guys had at PAX.

My husband is in a band so the basement will be a pretty interesting place. One side for real music and the other side for video game music.

Yes we're D.I.N.K's (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DINKY) and proud of it.

That sounds awesome and we will demand photos! Our setup was as such-

Two 32" LCD Bravias on downstage corners of stage for the band to play off of and a 60" Plasma at the rear of the stage for the crowd to watch. This was all handled with a 4 way composite video splitter. In the future though I want to use a projector, though as the Plasma is kind of expensive and unwieldy. We also pumped the sound through a mixer to two big speakers on floor stands (I don't remember wattage.)

[AVC808]

i predict we'll see a "post your rockband setup" thread in november :)

[TheRocker]

I moved my bed a few inches to the right to make some "room" hahah

[mkkiller]

masturbating ehh i have nothing else to do seeing how i beat all the guitar heros ehh so its really only thing i have along with having relations with my girl :)

[MrFish]

Bugging the crap out of the rest of my band members, and reading these forums daily. Speaking of band members...

(Runs off to start a thread)

[xHeadbang_X_Herniax]

I'm listening to the announced songs, as for I'm gonna be a singer...
Luckily I can save lyrics fairly well into my head :D

[Eastwood]

learning to play some of the songs in real life to pass the time... although that bit me in the a$$ with the first guitar hero. Especially in Iron Man. When the solo kicked in, I tried to play it in real life and got nothing but *clunk clink clunk scratch*

[DShizzle1029]

My dad is going to build me a nice guitar rack to hang on the wall as a space saver. But I have been singing The Hand That Feeds everyday on my way to school to prepare my voice better for that song.

[Supergeek]

Buying a 360 is how I'm going to be preparing. Unless my friends get PS3s.

[afroduck]

Over the past few days the reality of all I want to do for preparation has set in. The major things I want to have done by release date are:

-buy a mic stand
-buy a camcorder to chronicle my band's exploits
-buy some music reactive lights (any suggestions would be much appreciated)
-buy wardrobes for each musical decade (again, suggestions would be much appreciated)

I'm also playing Karaoke Revolution and/or SingStar for practice at least 5 days a week since I'll be on vocals with my full band

[DShizzle1029]

Over the past few days the reality of all I want to do for preparation has set in. The major things I want to have done by release date are:

-buy a mic stand
-buy a camcorder to chronicle my band's exploits
-buy some music reactive lights (any suggestions would be much appreciated)
-buy wardrobes for each musical decade (again, suggestions would be much appreciated)

I'm also playing Karaoke Revolution and/or SingStar for practice at least 5 days a week since I'll be on vocals with my full band

Wow youre going all out.

I too will be getting a mic stand, and I am going to be doing some awesome photography of my band.

[DodgyDaz]

First I will pace up and down while I wait for it to be released in Australia. Then I will jump up and down in my seat like a demented 12 year old girl (which, last time I checked, I'm not). Then I'll set fire to the bed in my spare room and place all the kit in the scorched remains.....

[gates_apco]

Sounds like you guys have a sweet basement. What kind of music does your husband play?


He likes SKA but will play anything. Unfortunately at PAX he got stuck plating Dead or Alive which sucks for Bass but that's ok.

[gates_apco]

...Our setup was as such...

This is fantastic info. I'm sure this will help everyone. We will not be able to get it completely set up for the release of the game because we need to budget for the purchase of the game and the fact that we are moving at the same time.

Anyway, I'm sure everyone will be posting pic's of their set ups as well.

Thanks for being at PAX, it's was awesome.

[Bobalicious93]

well im currently not actually living in MY room. i am living in the spare room as my sister, her boyfriend and her 11 month old son are staying in my room for the time being as they have sold their old hause and are waiting for the purchase of the new house to go through.
once i do get back into my room though (which is much bigger, still small though) i will move all of my furniture around and just leave a good bit of space between my bed and my great 19", non-HD, Samsung LCD tv for the band to play, though there will probably just be two of us for a while

[the_red_bassist]

what i've done to prepare for rock band
-Reorganised my basement to make room
-set my 360 up with my hdtv and surround sound.
-listened to every song announced so far
-set my strobelight and multicolored flahing lights up
-created a countdown to rockband on my calender
-other than that saving up for the game

[Boomshine]

-buy a mic stand
-buy wardrobes for each musical decade (again, suggestions would be much appreciated)

According to the main page, looking at instruments, there's supposed to be a mic stand available. Also, since Bowie's going to be on here, I'd suggest getting a huge blonde wig, and that pure white suit he wears in the "Let's Dance!" video. Other than that, I have no ideas yet. :p

[afroduck]

According to the main page, looking at instruments, there's supposed to be a mic stand available. Also, since Bowie's going to be on here, I'd suggest getting a huge blonde wig, and that pure white suit he wears in the "Let's Dance!" video. Other than that, I have no ideas yet. :p

Hmm, good to know they're making a stand available. But I love some instant gratification and want to play Karaoke Revolution / SingStar with a stand to kind of get a feel for it. I think I'm gonna get this Hercules stand (http://www.herculesstands.com/mics/MS205B.html) tomorrow.

As for the wig, my avatar is evidence that I have the rocker hair covered. :cool:

The white suit, though. I like white suits. I will have to take that into serious consideration. Thanks for the input.

[Kylekillgannon]

My living room's all set and spaced out already, now I got my cousin cleaning out the basement(the games room) so we can see............BTW, anyone know how to hook up multiple TVs so they show the same thing?

[Kylekillgannon]

According to the main page, looking at instruments, there's supposed to be a mic stand available. Also, since Bowie's going to be on here, I'd suggest getting a huge blonde wig, and that pure white suit he wears in the "Let's Dance!" video. Other than that, I have no ideas yet. :p

I already have the "Life on Mars" suit D:

[Elvis_L]

My living room's all set and spaced out already, now I got my cousin cleaning out the basement(the games room) so we can see............BTW, anyone know how to hook up multiple TVs so they show the same thing?


you can just use video splitters. they make them for component or compost cables.

[Reaper0563]

I'm putting in extra hours at work so i can afford this mother :(

[sa_nick]

Nice bump.

I'll update my situation...

Ive figured out the strobe and coloured lights I'm getting - $70
Got a marquee, the game will be setup outside - $80
Gonna crank the BBQ - $40 for food
Few cases of beer - $80

Gonna be sweeet

[PsycoCheerio]

So, i rearraged my room, started making some pretty decorations at work...
Still working on a sound system for my tiny little room...
Got colored lights up...still need a strobe...

Been practicing at the stops and other various things in the Northwest...so far played 21 off the setlist...

[NotorietyH]

I've downloaded every announced song that I didn't ahve already and made a Rock Band playlist. Also made a Rock Band driving CD made up of my favourite tracks from the announced songs.

Anyone who steps into my room will have Guitar Hero thrust upon them in five minutes. if they haven't played it already, the hookers are always pleasantly surprised!

It's almost like I'm auditioning! I get them addicted and say "Now imagine someone else on drums, and another person screaming into a mic,".

Other than that I'm going to hospitals trying to get them to put me into a chemically induced coma with instructions to wake me up on November 23rd. No luck so far... damn ethics.

[Young_Nastyman]

I've downloaded every announced song that I didn't ahve already and made a Rock Band playlist. Also made a Rock Band driving CD made up of my favourite tracks from the announced songs.

Same here, I can't help but wanna drive like the trailer whenever Highway Star comes on :p

[NotorietyH]

Same here, I can't help but wanna drive like the trailer whenever Highway Star comes on :p

Yeah, turns out the trailer is bull****, you can't stand on the windscreen like that. Believe me I learned the hard way.

[CherryDarling]

Hmm...other than moving furniture out of the way in the basement and learning the lyrics to some of the songs (though I will only sing with my friends,because trust me-NO ONE here wants to hear me sing xD), not too much.

Some of the things I've read on this thread are WILD,though. Smoke machines? Strobe lights? THAT's hardcore :)

[Thrashdragon]

The Orange Box just got delivered a day early so now I have something to (somewhat) distract me from thinking about Rock Band.

[TheRocker]

Downloaded all the so far announced songs , made space in my room for everything Drums , Mic and Guitar.

[JackBNimble]

My wife and I are planning on a new 52 inc lcd t.v. with a new home theater sound system just for RB.:D :D :D got the wife hooked on GH2 right now hahaha

[crunchyoverseas]

My wife and I are planning on a new 52 inc lcd t.v. with a new home theater sound system just for RB.:D :D :D got the wife hooked on GH2 right now hahaha

yes...got the wife hooked on GHII...it's the best way to handle it, she padded me with extra 20's when she heard about Rockband coming out. Already got the surround sound for GHII...

Now she wants to buy "the family" a big ass TV for Xmas (read thanksgiving) right around the time that rockband comes out...coincidence? I think not...

Can't wait....:D

[fried_blowney]

Lots more masturbating to strengthen my wrists for drumming mad expert songs. :)

Oh my f****** god ROTF :D

[Xzyliac]

Bought a mic stand today and designing my basement to replicate The Rathskeller. Good thing it's unfinished.

Even got the stage and lighting set up.

[PsycoCheerio]

Bought a mic stand today and designing my basement to replicate The Rathskeller. Good thing it's unfinished.

Even got the stage and lighting set up.

I want to see some pics of this...sounds awesome...maybe some WIP pics...