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CES 2010: You Rock Guitar feels like an instrument, madd skills not needed
By Chris Gampat On 5 Jan, 2010 At 12:53 PM | Categorized As Gaming Gear | With 2 Comments

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A new guitar game controller from Inspired Instruments may finally deliver that feeling of genuineness to “virtual musicians.” Being more than just a standard PS3/Wii/Xbox 360 game axe, this MIDI guitar also hooks up to your computer via USB (for creating music via popular programs like Garage Band, Finale, Acid) or into your iPod and iPhone.

That feeling of frets and strings will really make you think you’re Slash, but madd skills won’t be needed with the “You Rock” mode that allows beginners to eliminate all the wrong notes.

List price is $179.99. Here’s a preview video. If anyone plugs this thing into some analog grunge pedals and a kickin’ Marshal or Fender amp, let me know please.

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About - Chris Gampat’s love of video games started when he was a wee lad and played Golden Axe on his PC. Since then, he has played Counter Strike Source and Condition Zero professionally. These days, he enjoys games with endless re-playability and time wasters to help quick spurts of time pass by. Chris has worked for the blogs at the PCMag Network, Magnum Photos, Times Square Chronicle, Geek.com and others. He has had formal training in writing, photography and videography. Despite the craze over games like Guitar Hero, Chris firmly believes that nothing will replace the feel of his Fender Jazz Bass in his hands. You can read his professional photo musings at The Phoblographer.