Rock Band 4: Which instruments are compatible?

Some old instruments are also compatible with the new game "Rock Band 4". The game has been available for Playstation 4 and Xbox One since October 6, 2015. In this practical tip, we will tell you which instruments you can use.

Rock Band: You need to know about compatibility

There are a few basic things to consider to find out if an instrument is compatible with "Rock Band 4".

• Wired instruments are not compatible. That means you have to use instruments that enable a wireless connection. Only then can you use them with "Rock Band 4".
• You can also only use the instruments if they are used within a console family. This means that you can only use instruments from older Xbox consoles on the Xbox. The same applies to the PlayStation models. However, compatibility between Xbox and Playstation is not guaranteed.
• If you want to play "Rock Band 4" on Xbox One, you need adapters. You must also purchase this. An adapter is already included in the Playstation version, which is why the game in this version is also more expensive.

These instruments are compatible with "Rock Band 4"

At the moment, some portals like madcatz.com are still testing. However, a preliminary list is already online. The following can be concluded from this:

• Rock Band 3: The controllers "Fender Stratocaster Guitar" and "Drums" are compatible.
• The Beatles Rock Band: The controllers "Höfner Bass" and "Rickenbacker 325 Guitar" are just as compatible as "Gretsch Duo-Jet Guitar" and "Ludwig Drums".
• Rock Band 2: "Fender Stratocaster Guitar" and "Drums" can also be used as controllers under "Rock Band 4".
• Rock Band: The controllers "Fender Stratocaster Guitar" and "Drums" can also be played with the new game.
• Guitar Hero: The "Guitar" from "Guitar Hero 5", the "Drums" from "Band Hero" and the "Guitar" from "Guitar Hero World Tour" are compatible with "Rock Band 4". The same applies to the guitars from "Guitar Hero 3", "Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock" and "Guitar Hero: Aerosmith". There is also the drums from "Guitar Hero: World Tour".
• Mad Catz: You can also use the "Fender Precision Bass Guitar" and "Fender Telecaster Guitar" controllers to play for "Rock Band 4".
• Logitech: The "Guitar" and the "Drums" can be used under the new game for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
• Other: The microphone from "All USB Microphones" and the "Drum Rocker" from "ION" are also compatible with "Rock Band 4".