Tambourine Controller for Rock Band...
It's no secret that I like to mod things -- from my car to my kustom kruiser bike (complete with GPS) or my killer pad which has all sorts of special "mod"ifications.
Anyway, the fine folks at X-Play, well, Adam Sessler actually, asked me to do a segment for the show where I explain step-by-step how to turn an XBox 360 controller into a tambourine that works with Rock Band. I even made a cowbell that functions the same way.
Playing tambourine feels so much more real with one of these in your hands.
I'll be on X-Play on G4TV on Monday, March 24th, so check your local listings or set the DVR or Tivo. Following the segment, I'll demo them live in studio for Adam and Morgan, which will kick ass. I'll be dressed to rock... so please be kind with any comments... my vinyl pants are hella tight.
As someone who is very close to finishing expert vocal tour with my character Gorrissey, using these custom controllers makes the game so much more fun. Hope you dig the segment. I'll post the video once it goes live. I have had so many people offer money to make a tambourine for them, but it's really very simple, costs less than $20 and takes about 10 minutes start to finish. And it's so kick-ass you will be the envy of your friends! I am. Well, my friends also call me the "Martha Stewart of Geeks" which I think is a good thing?
And if you haven't registered at the Rock Band web site yet, you should check it out. My band is Chris Gore's Lovespray and you can "friend" me there or just check out my blog thing.
Time to jam out with your clam out!
Chris
It's no secret that I like to mod things -- from my car to my kustom kruiser bike (complete with GPS) or my killer pad which has all sorts of special "mod"ifications.
Anyway, the fine folks at X-Play, well, Adam Sessler actually, asked me to do a segment for the show where I explain step-by-step how to turn an XBox 360 controller into a tambourine that works with Rock Band. I even made a cowbell that functions the same way.
Playing tambourine feels so much more real with one of these in your hands.
I'll be on X-Play on G4TV on Monday, March 24th, so check your local listings or set the DVR or Tivo. Following the segment, I'll demo them live in studio for Adam and Morgan, which will kick ass. I'll be dressed to rock... so please be kind with any comments... my vinyl pants are hella tight.
As someone who is very close to finishing expert vocal tour with my character Gorrissey, using these custom controllers makes the game so much more fun. Hope you dig the segment. I'll post the video once it goes live. I have had so many people offer money to make a tambourine for them, but it's really very simple, costs less than $20 and takes about 10 minutes start to finish. And it's so kick-ass you will be the envy of your friends! I am. Well, my friends also call me the "Martha Stewart of Geeks" which I think is a good thing?
And if you haven't registered at the Rock Band web site yet, you should check it out. My band is Chris Gore's Lovespray and you can "friend" me there or just check out my blog thing.
Time to jam out with your clam out!
Chris
VIEW 12 of 12 COMMENTS
If i played Rock band i would mod my controller up like that. You always make me laugh and smile when you are on any of the shows. i look forward to seeing you on another one.