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Korg M50 in Rock Band 3 - Pic of Keyboard Controller

If you haven't heard, Rock Band 3 will feature a keyboard controller. I skipped posting when it was announced as this site is more about specific synths. Well, the interesting bit is the synth in this game shot looks exactly like a KORG M50. I'm curious how that played out and if there will be any other real synth designs in the game.

via Kotaku, via @brandon_dnl

The controller you will play "is a '25-key, fully functioning MIDI' version of the real thing, and is one of two key improvements made to the game, the other being the introduction of a new 'Rock Band Pro' mode for expert players, which replaces coloured tabs with real musical symbols in an effort to get players on the track to playing real instruments."

Update: video below. Comes in at 1:43.

Rock Band 3 - FIRST LOOK!
YouTube via tommyjwall — June 09, 2010 — "Here it is, the first video of Rock Band 3 in action, coming holiday 2010.

The video cuts out at 4:00... please go here to see the full video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7xdnK...

For all the new details on Rock Band 3, go here: http://rockbandaide.com/5615/rock-ban..."

Update: a pic via CDM (click for some additional details)

You can see the MIDI out and, is that a ribbon controller on the handle?

MIDI in for the the Xbox may be coming as well for those that prefer using their own keyboard.

via MrLonghair in the comments: "The keyboard will be available on its own for $79.99, or in a bundle with the game for $129.99."

Update via peterkirn of CDM in the comments: "Yes, that's correct - ribbon controller. I expect to confirm all details with Harmonix but only after the insanity of E3. Then they have the game people out of their hair and can talk to us instead. ;)"

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Experimental Garage Sale 2010 via Inglizian

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follow-up to this post.

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Moog Minimoog Model D 1974

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