Rock Band Network: Developer Quotes and Clarification

[cherokeesam]

This seems like this will be pretty cool.

So will HMX have any say on what bands can release songs on RBN.

Example: Senses Fail wants their song/s on RB. Would HMX want to chart songs for more well known artist. Or will this open us up to getting more songs from bands we have wanted but haven't released DLC yet.

HMX set up the RBN for two main reasons:
1) to give up and coming bands the chance to get their music out to the masses via the Rock Band platform, and
2) to ease up their own workload. Some of the devs have said that they're just swamped with bands wanting to get into the game; by offering RBN as a DIY, they're hoping that some of these bands will take the initiative and learn how to use the software themselves.

[Sonic_Snowman]

I apologize in advance if this has been asked beforehand.

This is purely for cosmetic purposes, but does anyone from HMX know if there is going to be cover-art and song info for the RBN songs in the song selection menus. This could pose a problem 'cause I'm sure lots of people will be uploading songs that have never appeared on an album before. We will probably get either the generic RB logo (like with covers) or possibly an all new RBN logo with any available info, but can anybody from HMX confirm anything about how these songs will look in the menus.

[topperharley]

If I shell out the $99 fee for a Creators Club Premium Account, will I be able to review and provide feedback on the songs that are submitted for approval before they "go public" so to speak?

If so, I'm assuming there will be a limited use license, which expires once the song is approved and is put on the RBN?

[Coldplayer]

I apologize in advance if this has been asked beforehand.

This is purely for cosmetic purposes, but does anyone from HMX know if there is going to be cover-art and song info for the RBN songs in the song selection menus. This could pose a problem 'cause I'm sure lots of people will be uploading songs that have never appeared on an album before. We will probably get either the generic RB logo (like with covers) or possibly an all new RBN logo with any available info, but can anybody from HMX confirm anything about how these songs will look in the menus.

Well, if the song didn't appear on an album yet, the band could upload a band picture or a band logo. This would be awesome. I hope that's possible.

[ForgottenHero]

Apples,

On promoting bands and their songs on RBN:

We're planning to promote RBN songs in many different ways. Both popular and HMX favorites will be easy to keep track of...

[MisterSchulz]

Sounds cool, but I'm concerned about Chart quality. Will all the charting be done by these "Harmonix-trained freelance developers?" If so, then I guess it should be fine. But other than that, it sounds like it would turn into Guitar Hero charts.

[Vedicardi]

Very informative. Great job apples

[Vedicardi]

Sounds cool, but I'm concerned about Chart quality. Will all the charting be done by these "Harmonix-trained freelance developers?" If so, then I guess it should be fine. But other than that, it sounds like it would turn into Guitar Hero charts.

If the charts are really bad, they will be turned down by peer review. The HMX trained freelancers can be found here:

http://www.rhythmauthors.com/

[Apples]

Sounds cool, but I'm concerned about Chart quality. Will all the charting be done by these "Harmonix-trained freelance developers?" If so, then I guess it should be fine. But other than that, it sounds like it would turn into Guitar Hero charts.

I have to imagine the QA and vetting process will be pretty strict.

Because the second that crap/shoddy quality starts showing up is the second people get turned off to the service and start avoiding it.

Plus, it will make a difference having official, professional tools to work with instead of hackjob hex editors.

[hmxsean]

That would require some serious money and/or time. I dont think its going to happen for a lot of bands that are unsigned and would like to use this to get a bit of money and exposure. I do wonder why HMX have chosen this though.

I don't think we really so much "chose it" as it is certainly fairly limiting at the outset. The truth is IP laws vary wildly from territory to territory and require vastly different checks and balances and rules to be lawful in each place. It is certainly something we are aware of but it isn't as simple as flipping a switch.