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Xbox 360 Rock Band drums on Windows

Everything I had posted here before is now outdated (and more than likely was when I came up with this). The latest Xinput driver from Microsoft supports the Harmonix controllers out of the box (people who think I'm fake probably already had this). You can get the 32-bit version here and the 64-bit version here.

Be sure to check out Andrew Rudson's Drum Machine

Answers to common questions:

Does this work for PS2 or PS3 controllers?
No. This driver is for Xbox 360 compliant controllers. Seeing as I don't have either of those, I don't know their level of support.

Do the Xbox 360 work on the PS3/PS2 version (or vica versa)
More than likely not, but once again I don't have anything to test it out with.

You're not a hacker. I plugged mine in and it just worked.
Not really a question, but:
A) I had old drivers when I did this (Nov '07). The old drivers didn't support anything outside of Microsoft Xbox 360 controllers. The newer drivers have been rewritten to support third party contrllers.

B) Hacker is (or was) a synonym for programmer, so once again, you're wrong.

I have a problem with my computer. Can you fix it?
Being a full-time college student I don't have time to attend to every little problem. There's an internet full of willing people who are much smarter than I and have far more time.

No time? But you made this! You obviously have no life!
I made this in half an hour (video included). And it was over Thanksgiving break at that. You, my fine sir, troll the internet telling people they have no life when it is in fact you that have no life. Seriously, go and get yourself a girlfriend. Once again, you lose.

Okay, enough poking fun at people. I hope this brings all the confusion and chaos to a close.

Comments

Bob99 wrote:

omg sweet

FSK1138 wrote:

thank you

works with joystick to midi driver
http://www.soundtower.com/synth/midijoys.htm



my music
http://www.myspace.com/fsk1138music

robotfire wrote:

Is this for the PS3 controller or the XBox360?

measley wrote:

it automatically recognizes PS3 version.

can you make a GlovePie script for using this as a midi controller?

dxprog wrote:

I'm sure a GlovePIE script could be written. I personally went the harder route and wrote a program to do the MIDI thing. You can get it here: http://www.dxprog.com/entry/rb-drums/

balmyjoey wrote:

I couldn't get the other options mentioned above to work, but I could use some other apps, including xpadder, to route the game controller messages into keyboard messages for use with FL Studio and a drumkit VST or soundfont. I used the ps3 version of the drums also. Check the vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdYXjLd-9Xk

minuense wrote:

it recognized my drum kit as an xbox controller but i cant do anything else
i used the installer and still
also the MIDI program crashes before opening
no clue what went wrong

David wrote:

On second thought, would you be interested (or know a good place for me to start) figuring out how to simulate the signals sent from the rb drums - with actual electric drums (roland v-drums, td-20)? I have a midi to usb adapter, so I can get the midi signals to my pc. It's then just tricking the xbox into thinking my pc is a controller.

Anyway, thanks for your time.
David

dxprog wrote:

David: Technically, I know a couple ways that something like that could be done, though actually implementing either are definitely beyond my abilities. As you mentioned, there's the tricking your Xbox into thinking your PC is a controller and having the PC translate the drums signals into controller signals, though I don't know if it's possible to trick the Xbox in the irst place. A second way would be kind of along the same lines, only using a little bit of solder and some paralell port programming to manipulate an actual Xbox controller. That's about all I can tell you on that and I'm not really sure where I could send you to learn more. Try doing a little bit of googling of Xbox controller hacks and see what comes up.

Jim wrote:

xusb21.sys and WdfCoInstall01005.dll don't exist on my computer for some reason. Are they drivers for another controller?

Jim wrote:

Nevermind they're drivers for the 360 controller.

BlueThunder wrote:

Does the Guitar work in similar manner and do you know if its possible to have both drums and guitar connected at the same time?

dxprog wrote:

BlueThunder: I didn't have to do anything special with the guitar for it to work, just plug it in. And, yeah, they'll both work at the same time.

Ruffy wrote:

The PS3 guitar works right off the bat on the computer. It installs itself as the Harmonix Guitar for PS3 without any drivers. Shows up in gamepads and works with no problems. Just map your buttons to frets on fire or whatever game and you're good to go, Wireless guitar on PC.

No one seems to mentian this since everyone hates the ps3 so much.

bandrocker wrote:

i can't wait til the "guitar zeroes" programmer adds the drums to their fretbuzz software.

http://theguitarzeros.com/download_fretbuzz.php

elmersglue wrote:

I'm getting a Files Needed message saying "The file 'xusb21.sys' on Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows Install Disk needed." and I don't know where it's located. What do I do?

SpikeX wrote:

Wrote a drumkit emulator for the Rock Band drums.

http://community.rockband.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=14053

Plays sound files, not MIDI sounds.

TopaZ wrote:

Got it working! (In a really weird way):

1. DxProg's USB Driver for 360 Drum Kit
2. JoyToKey (Turns Game Controller presses into QWERTY keystrokes)
3. Bome's Mouse Keyboard (Turns QWERTY presses to MIDI Signal)
4. Propellerhead Reason 4.0 (For software Drum Machine)
5. Midi Yoke (Virtual MIDI Cable): Out from Mouse Keyboard --> In to Reason

Works a charm, but total lag is about 70ms. Great for playing around but too distracting to play with a drum backing track.

wrote:

What about trying to get a real drum kit like a Roland to work with Rock band?

phil wrote:

If you want a free xbox 360 to play rockband on, try the tutorial at http://x-box-360-free.blogspot.com/

mark wrote:

Pretty good hack

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magickewlade wrote:

automatically recognizes random 360 drum kits that ive found

mel wrote:

why cant i find xusb21 and that other wdf file??

Joe wrote:

I can\'t find xusb21 or the other wdf file either...

no really wrote:

this program you wrote dosnt do shit
you suck

michael wrote:

how do I get my x360 rock bad guitar controller to work on my pc for frets on fire?

dxprog wrote:

michael: It should work out of the box, mine did.

kswiss wrote:

I had a problem with windows recognizing it and still needing drivers. I found a few links to driver packages like: http://download.microsoft.com/download/A/C/8/AC8CA87C-4F5B-49D6-9E0A-C0BBA2E96663/XBOX360Eng.exe

But in the end I just let windows search online and it all worked out ^__^ can\'t wait to use it!

Ptrevor wrote:

can you do that with an xbox360 guitar?
email me back.
please.

r3z wrote:

Is the PS2 and PS3 hardware identical? I have a PS2 and will be getting rockband soon and wanted to know if the PS2 version connects right to the pc?

Thanks
r3z

Joey wrote:

hey if u use the downloaded file, where do u direct windows to?

where does it copy the files to?

andrew bravo wrote:

im a little confused. i think my drums are recognized, and when i extracted the and double clicked install a black page came up for like a millisecond and disapeard. so what do i do?

Joey wrote:

Yeah I had that same problem... i was wondering what that was...

help?

Ethrock wrote:

I\'m having the same problem as above, plus the window asking me to find the xusb21.sys file ...

Joey wrote:

Hey what do u know!

i plugged in my controller and it worked!! amazing!

Alfredo wrote:

this my sound stupit, but does the game actually work on the computer?
I want to get the game but im not sure if you guys are talking about the game working for your PC or just the drums.
what Im trying to say is, will I beable to play the game jus like on a ps3 OR xBOX?

Joey wrote:

No the acuall rock band game does not work on the computer... that i know of.

dxprog wrote:

To those who are still having problems:

I can't guarantee that this will fix your problems, but try installing the Xbox 360 controller drivers first (they can be found here). Requires Windows XP SP1 or later.

MJ wrote:

hey i plugged my drumkit into my pc and it recognized it once it asked if i needed it installed and i said no and it rejected it. i plugged it out and i pluegged back in but all i heard was 3 tones and it doesnt recognize it anymore i tried ur file and it opened up for a spit second and disappeared i dunno if its supposed to be like that but it hasnt helped me at all if u could could u sent me an e-mail step by step on doing this cus im a total noob with all this computer stuff

thanks my email adress is nyazn93@hotmail.com

warplayer wrote:

I am having trouble getting the Drum Set recognized in Windows Vista. I couldn't find oem35.inf in my windows/inf folder, so I had no clue what to do. I then saw the zip download at the bottom, so I ran the install.bat from that, plugged in the kit, and it's not working. My computer recognizes it as a Logitech USB Microphone.

Can someone please help?

Shadow wrote:

ok so i tried to look for the lines you said to look for but the lines wernt in the doc. =[

Thatairsoftkid wrote:

I still cant get the drums working. You are kind of vague on steps 8-10.

Sean13 wrote:

I dont get it, i have the ps3 version and I cant get my kit to make sounds

Alex wrote:

what file do I copy in step 8?

Dave Man wrote:

On step 8 it says type the file above. WHAT IS THE FILE ABOVE? please be more sepcific.
^
^
Your awsome and all for posting this but I still dont get step eight.

iamdaxton wrote:

this is awesome! i couldnt get it to work with Sony Acid or Reason Propllerhead, but i got it to work with Drumsite, which you can use for free. But you need to map it out in Joytokey first
-thx a lot!

dxprog wrote:

C:\Windows\Inf\HarmonixDrum.inf

confused wrote:

whenever i click on drum machine it says drums not found but they are connected and i did the same thing as you in yur video above and they are still not working. (they are ps3 versionn rock band drums)

Jordan wrote:

i have the ps2/ps3 drums (theyre the same) nd it downloaded but it wont use my drums, like in stepmania it wont register them

Jordan wrote:

i have the ps2/ps3 drums (theyre the same) nd it downloaded but it wont use my drums, like in stepmania it wont register them

riky bobby wrote:

Will xbox360 drums work on ps2?

DJ J+POSITIVE wrote:

It took a while but i got it to work. And I'm playing FL Slayer with my xbox guitar! THANKS BRO! Now i can be a REAL wannabe rocker lol...

Matt wrote:

I love these sel-proclaimed "hackers"
Taking credit for plug and play devices.
Plugged mine in, works.
Done.

Jesus wrote:

THANKS!! Now that I got this hooked up, I'm writing a game that simulates Rock Band (for drums only) version. Eventually, if Harmonix and Microsoft don't beat me to it, I will hopefully have a working Rock Band for the computer (including vocals, guitar, bass, and drums).

dxprog wrote:

Oh, nice. It's not everyday one gets a comment from Jesus.

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Hollywood & Highland Virgin Megastore
Jumper Special Event Screening- Play & Win!
Tuesday, 2/12 @ 6:30pm
Hosted by Psycho Mike from KROQ

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Challenge Psycho Mike for your chance to win prizes.
In addition, everyone who stops by the Virgin Megastore event by 7:30 PM will be entered to win an XBOX 360 and a JUMPER prize pack.


I Love Rock Band Tournament!
Wednesday, 2/13 @ 6:30pm

MTV Games, Virgin Megastore, and 1up.com have joined forces to bring you the I Love Rock Band Valentine's Day Tournament! On February 13th, your Rock Band band can perform in the ultimate tournament and compete to win a Rock Band gaming prize package, including a $500 Virgin gift card and other great prizes!
Sign-ups begin on February 6th at the Virgin Megastore in the gaming department. All bands must have at least 3 players to participate.
*Time & Space are limited.

not a fag wrote:

wow you're a faggot.

1111 wrote:

is it possible to use the xbox live headset as the microphone for rock band??

1111 wrote:

is it possible to use the xbox live headset as the microphone for rock band??

dxprog wrote:

@1111: Yeah, it is. The game comes with little adapters that allow you to plug the headsets into the guitars and drums.

Need help wrote:

Ok, i tried downloading the 64bit but this message came up,
"update\update.exe is not a valid Win32 application" What should i do if that comes up?

Same thing wrote:

Yeah, I have the same problem each time I try to run the program I get the error update/update,exe is not a valie win32 application.

hmm....... wrote:

when i try to install the 32 bit driver it says "installation did not complete" O.O

what the hell am i doing wrong?

cheddarband wrote:

my drums are pooched now

Kierana wrote:

you still didnt answer my question, WHERE DO YOU PLUG IN THE DRUMS ON THE PS3???????!!!!!!!!!!

tehflesh wrote:

@Kierana: Umm... a USB port?

hazaaa wrote:

So, after reading all this, I still don't really see much on software to actually use with this? I don't want to record mine own sounds, since I have no clue. Is there anything out similar to the game for pc yet? Similar to Frets on Fire vs Guitar Hero?

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