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Reddit mentions of Xbox 360 Rock Band 3 Midi PRO-Adapter
Sentiment score: 10
Reddit mentions: 45
We found 45 Reddit mentions of Xbox 360 Rock Band 3 Midi PRO-Adapter. Here are the top ones.
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Easily connects MIDI-compatible Drums, Keyboards and the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar to consoleVersatile clip for attaching to an instrument, waistband or use on tabletopVelocity sensitivity adjustment for DrumsFull-featured action buttons and D-Pad for in-game navigation with Fixed 9.8ft (3m) USB cableOverdrive activation button and MIDI indicator LED
Specs:
| Height | 3.7795275552 Inches |
| Length | 1.699999998266 Inches |
| Release date | January 2011 |
| Weight | 2.4 pounds |
| Width | 8.699999991126 Inches |
(PS3 Adapter only works on Rock Band 4 in-game on PS4)
Other info:
For Nitro (if you go with it) the in-game notes Ride & Crash (Blue and Green cymbals) will be reversed. Not to worry the manual has guide on how to change them without just swapping cables.
Links:
Drums:
Adapters:
Cable:
https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-MID-305BK-5-Pin-MIDI-Cable/dp/B000068NTU/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1506164101&sr=1-3&keywords=MIDI+cable
Others:
I'll paste what I've posted in a similar thread about this:
I'd recommend the Alesis Nitro Kit:
https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Nitro-Kit-Electronic-Cymbals/dp/B0187KO8X4
I purchased this about two months ago and have been using it in RB3 in preparation for RB4, and couldn't be happier with it in terms of sensitivity, accuracy, feel, etc.
To get it to work in RB4, you'll need:
A MIDI cable (connects drum kit to MIDI adapter): ~$6
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000068NTU
The MIDI adapter (connects drum kit to PDP Adapter): ~$30
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00409SOD2
The PDP adapter (connects MIDI adapter to console) that just started shipping: ~$30
http://pdp.com/en/rock-bandtm-wired-legacy-adapter
Step one:
Find a PDP Wired Legacy Adapter for a reasonable price and buy it. You cannot use eKits on the XB1 without it and it's a fairly scarce item. It's a very sobering state of affairs.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=pdp+wired+legacy+adapter
Step two:
Buy this now. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00409SOD2
Also required.
Step three:
Since you're still in the early stages of drumming, the Alesis Nitro kit for
$300$254 is a nice starting point.HOWEVER
If you can spring 200 more, absolutely for SURE get the new Alesis Surge kit, which is mesh drum heads instead of rubber. Feels more like the real thing, more responsive, and waay quieter.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0187KO8X4
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078S7PFMJ
It has to pass through the midi interface before it can pass through usb. For that you need the xbox one legacy adapter and xbox 360 midi adapter. (Xbox one legacy adapters were made and sold in short supply and they probably won't come back. If you don't already have one then you should try playing your kit on rock band 3. You can get custom drum songs there too.)
Then you have to set your kit's pads and cymbals to the correct midi notes (using the drum brain), which is how Rock Band knows what gem you're trying to hit. Those numbers are in the manual for the midi adapter
I have my doubts that the one you linked would work. The PDP wired legacy adapter seems to be coming in and out of stock the last few weeks, so its not discontinued yet. Even then, the PDP adapter only works with 3 devices, the midi pro adapter, ion drums, and the rockband stage kit (do note that while the PDP adapter will hook up the stage kit to the xbox one, there is no coding in RB4 to use it at this time). So even if you could get one of the PDP adapters it would not work with your GH2 explorer.
Unfortunately not. E-drums can't be used on Xbox one until PDP's wired legacy adapter comes out his fall. And then it can only work with ION kits, or via the RB3 MIDI Pro adapter with kits that have MIDI out (won't work with USB out). Since your kit only has USB out, you may not be able to use it. (I heard about one way that involves running it through your computer, and then MIDI from your computer to the xbox, but that is impractical for most people.)
Based on this sub's recommendation, I bought an Alesis Nitro kit about 2 months ago for $300 on Amazon. It has MIDI out and is a terrific kit for that price. I can't recommend it enough. I've been using it with Rock Band 3, and can't wait to use it in RB4 when my adapter comes in.
Amazon, only $20. It says it's used, but it's actually new. It just has a manufacturing defect that makes the plastic shell sticky. Clean it with rubbing alcohol or goo-gone.
Pretty much any ekit will work, provided the brain has a MIDI out, which they almost all do.
What you need to get, RIGHT NOW, is a Mad Katz MIDI Pro adapter.
https://www.amazon.com/Catz-Rock-Band-PRO-ADAPTER-Wii-Nintendo/dp/B00409SOD2
And a MIDI cable. The e-kit can come later, but you absolutely must have that adapter. 20 bucks used, because they aren't made anymore, and they will disappear entirely at some point.
But as for kits, The Nitro Surge is really dope for the price point.
No problem! I hope you enjoy the drum set, setting it up shouldn't be that difficult but if you need any help at all feel free to PM me.
I myself use the 360 MIDI Adapter and it works like a charm. I bought it off of Amazon and it delivered fairly quick.
Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00409SOD2/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502947703&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=midi+pro+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=41-GC3fP6yL&ref=plSrch
This is correct. I bought these two from Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00409SOD2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MDJWJH9/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And this cable from UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00EYB8KC6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The MIDI adapter came all sticky like it was covered in glue (despite being packaged as new), which seems common in the reviews which is a bit annoying, but since it came from the US( I'm in the UK) I couldn't be bothered returning it; works perfectly!
>1 https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Rock-Band-Midi-PRO-Adapter/dp/B00409SOD2 dude they are 20 bucks used on Amazon, don't be ridiculous. Unless VAT is 100%, which it is not... Amazon is a better deal.
If you're talking about Xbox 360, https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Rock-Band-Midi-PRO-Adapter/dp/B00409SOD2 is all you need.
I bought mine for PS3 on Amazon. Here's to the page for the 360 adapter. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rockband-Midi-Pro-adapter-Xbox-360/dp/B00409SOD2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408550097&sr=8-1
There aren't that many alternatives for buying one new.
Right person! You can buy a midi brain for your selected system from amazon.
Here is for Xbox 360: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00409SOD2/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
Just need a midi cable going from your "midi out" on your actual drum brain going into the rockband brain. The rockband brain then works VIA USB. Works like a charm.
Source: Avid RB3 player.
Need anymore help? Just let me know!
Rock band instruments are MIDI compatible. My irl band actually recorded a demo with a rockband drum kit.
With this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00409SOD2?pc_redir=1414480850&robot_redir=1
All you will need is a RB3 Midi Pro Adapter and a midi cable to go from your e-kit's midi-out to the adapter.
If you have a midi drumset, buy one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Rock-Band-Midi-PRO-Adapter/dp/B00409SOD2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1375604129&sr=8-4&keywords=mad+catz+rock+band+midi
I have one and for the price it's fucking awesome and let's you use your actual set. As for guitar, Les Paul from GH3 is the best but it's hard to find a good one for cheap. I'd recommend creeping on craigslist as sometimes people will sell them without the intention of screwing you over.
I have good news for you.
You'll still have to make your guitar midi capable, which is kind of expensive to do. But you can use any guitar if you're willing.
What came to mind is the MIDI-to-USB adapter used for the Rock Band 3 Pro real guitar. I'd imagine it requires some hacking and a custom driver or something but it seems to solve part of the problem.
If you want to get really out there, you can technically buy any electric drum kit and plug it in to this to play pro drums.
I used it for some time, and while my e-drum kit wasn't the best, the adapter worked great.
It goes both ways. With this nifty little unit you can use any "real" electronic midi drumset as rockband drums.
PDP is releasing a Wired Legacy Adapter, which will let you use your e-kit with Rock Band 4!
You'll go from your drums -> Midi PRO-Adapter -> PDP Wired Legacy Adapter -> Xbox One.
Since you're on X1, you'll need one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Rock-Band-Midi-PRO-Adapter/dp/B00409SOD2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1466344007&sr=8-2&keywords=midi+pro+adapter for 360 coupled with the adapter they're releasing this fall for X1.
Drum MIDI out to RB3 PRO-adapter to RB4 Legacy Adapter. Or, alternatively, if you have the Rockband IONs, you only need the Legacy Adapter.
Mad Catz makes a Rockband 3 keyboard controller for the Wii, PS3, XB360.
You can connect any MIDI keyboard or controller to your XB360 with this
Does this Xbox 360 adapter not work with Xbox One?
https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Rock-Band-Midi-PRO-Adapter/dp/B00409SOD2
You need the Rock Band 3 MIDI Pro Adapter plus the PDP Wired Legacy Adapter to use your drum kit with Rock Band on an Xbox One. You also need a MIDI Cable to connect your DM7X drum brain to the the MIDI Pro Adapter.
Here is the MIDI Pro Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Rock-Band-Midi-PRO-Adapter/dp/B00409SOD2/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1479154479&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=rock+band+midi+pro
And here is a MIDI Cable you would need: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000068NTU/ref=pd_bxgy_63_2?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000068NTZ&pd_rd_r=AJKZX9ZJ4Q48CA60Z1KF&pd_rd_w=cY8Bi&pd_rd_wg=WRR1P&refRID=AJKZX9ZJ4Q48CA60Z1KF&th=1
I was excited to order that version (I'm in canada) but I cannot have it shipped to me so I'm stuck with the 100+ version it seems unfortunately. Unless there is another means of purchasing it.
This is what I see btw
https://www.amazon.ca/Xbox-Rock-Band-MIDI-Pro-Adapter/dp/B00409SOD2/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1480544643&sr=1-3&keywords=rock+band+midi
You need this.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00409SOD2/ref=twister_B004VKH986?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
If you're on the Xbox One, you also need a second adapter, which is this.
https://www.amazon.com/PDP-Rock-Band-Wired-Legacy-Adapter/dp/B01MDJWJH9/ref=pd_sbs_63_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01MDJWJH9&pd_rd_r=TMDHHSFPSXFHFDZGXRBR&pd_rd_w=M3dpi&pd_rd_wg=6nVqF&psc=1&refRID=TMDHHSFPSXFHFDZGXRBR
Look for this bad boy, if you’re XB360.
XBox 360 MIDI Adapter
If you’re on PS3, hit this fella up.
PS3 MIDI Adapter
To get that to work, you need this and this so it only works on the Xbox One version. You can also use a second bass pedal with the stock kit if you want, though none of the current supported songs have fully charted double bass.
Just want to toss this in here in case you get sick of the project or have issues getting it to work correctly. https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Rock-Band-Midi-PRO-Adapter/dp/B00409SOD2/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_63_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=PBHY002CP2001MS47SMG&th=1
Edit: Just remembered that this was wired. Damn.
It's a Yamaha DTXPlorer. I've had this for 5 years, and it's discontinued now. When looking for an E-Kit, be sure to get one that has MIDI out, not just USB-MIDI, for the MIDI Pro Adapter.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Rock-Band-Midi-PRO-Adapter/dp/B00409SOD2
Yeh would be good. I assume that's what the next game will allow as well as the usual plastic instruments. They already let you plug any midi electric drum kit into the 360 (using an adapter) and use that for the pro drums, which is awesome - http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Rock-Band-Midi-PRO-Adapter/dp/B00409SOD2
They're on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Rock-Band-Midi-PRO-Adapter/dp/B00409SOD2
https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Rock-Band-MIDI-PRO-3/dp/B0042B3EOM
Unfortunately this doesnt:
https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Rock-Band-Midi-PRO-Adapter/dp/B00409SOD2?th=1
This was the only way to use a MIDI drumkit (I have a Roland TD9K set) with RockBand. There was an official ION drumkit, but it wasn't great.
for the xbox 360 you can find a ion drum rocker brain on ebay
it would take the input from the intruments like a brain and convert it to an xbox 360 controller.
if your drumset has a midiout then https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Rock-Band-Midi-PRO-Adapter/dp/B00409SOD2?th=1
my drumset doesnt actually have a midiout but has a printer like cable out
but i think it requires a drum brain to work. Like most kits would need, the ion one is a brain of its own and connects directly to the pads.
as I said before i had an ion drum rocker at some point so i just used that brain for my good kit up until i started just playing phase shift on pc.
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look at this kit btw https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QNBZFTH/ref=dp_cr_wdg_tit_rfb
fucking godlike for the price
Whoa! Right on! Thank you! The E-Drums sounds so cool, I'm not sure I'm ready to invest on a whole separate electric kit just yet. I thought I was gonna tinker with the toy set it came with. By any chance, do you know if there are any drum triggers I can apply to an acoustic drum set that can work with the midi controller you mentioned? Or if it can even work this way? Seems a little unorthodox but I also have an acoustic set laying around.
and is this the adapter?
I'm not on RB4 yet, so someone correct me if my info is outdated. That drum should work just fine. The connector you need is the Rockband MIDI Pro-Adapter found Here for X-box and Here for Playstation. It's pretty much impossible to find the adapter other than online. In addition you will need to purchase a short MIDI to MIDI cable as seen here (these are pretty easy to find at any music store, but you'll pay the usual 400% markup). Total cost is somewhere around $25-$45 to get you up and running.
Rock Band Midi Adapter
Amazon Link
Any legit electronic drum set will come with it's own "brain" with a MIDI output. You can then hook it up to a Rock Band MIDI adapter, the same one used for pro guitar (http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Rock-Band-Midi-PRO-Adapter/dp/B00409SOD2). I actually built an electronic drumset from used acoustic drums that I found at a pawn shop, and built a Megadrum DIY drum module for it and I have it hooked up to the rock band MIDI adapter. Works great for pro drums and is amazingly fun to play. It's still pretty expensive compared to something like the Ion. If you can piece together an electronic drumset and don't want to shell out the money for a nice brain and aren't able to build something like Megadrum, you can look for a cheaper trigger to MIDI interface to hook up your drum pads.
Just wanna ask since I have no experience with any of this stuff, I would need to buy this + the midi-pro adapter for xbox360 in order to connect an actual electronic drum set to rb4 for xbox one? Or am I not understanding correctly?
This might be what you're looking for, not sure about the compatibility on guitar hero games though.
So, I've got the kit, Xbox one, and I'll buy RB3. The following two items are all I need in addition to get it to work?
Monoprice MIDI Cable with 5 Pin DIN Plugs, 10-Feet, Black (108533) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GUP7U8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_U7mHAbS9AHT9K
Xbox 360 Rock Band 3 Midi PRO-Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00409SOD2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_J8mHAbHTXQY7X
Rock Band 4 - Legacy Game... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01541ACLQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Xbox 360 Rock Band 3 Midi... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00409SOD2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
These are the two items I have. I have a midi in and out cable connected to the pro adapter. No luck on turning it on though.