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B00409SOD2

Release date

January 27, 2011

Customer Reviews

4.2 434 ratings

4.2 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#18,153 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
#51 in Xbox 360 Controllers

Product Dimensions

1.7 x 8.7 x 3.78 inches; 10.23 ounces

Type of item

Video Game

Item model number

RB3980710M02/04/1

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Item Weight

10.2 ounces

Manufacturer

Mad Catz

Date First Available

September 6, 2010

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The Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter provides a link between traditional MIDI instruments and the gaming consoles. Seamless connectivity with MIDI-compatible Drums and Keyboards is now possible. With a versatile clip for use on a tabletop, or attaching to an instrument or waistband, the place-anywhere design promotes total freedom of movement. An Overdrive activation button coupled with full-featured action buttons and D-Pad for in-game navigation all deliver the perfect blend of video game and real-world rocking. Extra midi cable sold separately. The Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter is Required for use of the the Squier by Fender Stratocaster guitar which is designed exclusively for the Rock Band 3 Pro mode, the Squier by Fender Stratocaster guitar and controller allows players to play the actual notes and chords of their favorite songs while racking up high gameplay scores.

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Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter for Xbox 360

Rock Band 3 is the next generation of the ultimate social and interactive music gaming platform developed by the category's leading pioneers, Harmonix Music Systems. Featuring innovative game modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games.

Play Rock Band 3 Pro mode using most MIDI-compatible Keyboard and Drums and the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller

The Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter provides a link between traditional MIDI instruments and videogame consoles. Seamless connectivity with MIDI-compatible Drums, Guitars and Keyboards is now possible. With a versatile clip for use on a tabletop, or attaching to an instrument or waistband, the place-anywhere design promotes total freedom of movement. An Overdrive activation button coupled with full-featured action buttons and D-Pad for in-game navigation all deliver the perfect blend of videogame and real-world rocking.

The MIDI PRO-Adapater enables the use of real MIDI instuments for traditional Rock Band representational mode or pitch-accurate Rock Band Pro mode, which lets players experience the challenge and reward of playing along with real notes until they've mastered them on expert!

Easily connects MIDI Drums and Keyboards that follow the general MIDI spec, allowing you to play them with Rock Band 3 on the Xbox 360 console. (MIDI Cable sold separately.)

Velocity adjustment wheel for fine-tuning sensitivity helps to eliminate crosstalk by adjusting the translation of hit detection on drum pads.

3-Way switch enables the MIDI PRO-Adapter to identify drum, keyboard and guitar modes (D K G).

The MIDI PRO-Adapter features action buttons and a D-Pad for in-game and console navigation functions. The addition of a large Overdrive button makes initiating the Overdrive feature quick and easy.

MIDI signals are shown via the MIDI indicator LED. The MIDI PRO-Adapter will read all general MIDI 1.0-compliant signals for channel 1 and channel 10 as default keys and drums. The MIDI PRO-Adapter will read channels 1-6 for MIDI guitars.

The MIDI PRO-Adapter features a versatile, removable clip to be used for the following play styles:

1. Attached to an instrument 2. Clipped to a belt or waistband 3. Laid flat on the Adapter's soft, non-abrasive rubber feet for use on a tabletop

Additional Features:

Fixed 9.8ft (3m) USB cable
Supports Overdrive Stomp Box (Sold Separately)

The MIDI PRO-Adapter is required for the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller. Designed exclusively for Rock Band 3 Pro mode, the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller allows players to play the actual notes and chords of their favorite songs while racking up high gameplay scores.

MIDI device compatibility list

KEYBOARDS ELECTRONIC DRUM KITS GUITARS M-Audio Axiom 25 Roland HD-1 Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller CME Key 49 Yamaha DT Explorer Behringer UMX-25 Yamaha DD 65 Behringer UMA-25s Alesis DM5 Akai MPK-25 The Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter functions with the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller, and is also designed to function with most MIDI-compatible drums and keyboards. References to the above third-party MIDI controllers are for compatibility purposes only and are not endorsed by Mad Catz, MTV Networks, or Harmonix Music Systems; continued compatibility is not guaranteed with any non-Rock Band controller. See www.madcatz.com/FAQ/rockband for more information on compatibility.

Package Includes:

MIDI PRO-Adapter*
USB breakaway cable
Clip attachment

*Only compatible with Rock Band 3 and NOT previously released versions of Rock Band software.

MIDI Cable sold separately

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Customers like the performance and ease of setup of the video game controller. For example, they mention it works perfectly, it's simple to set up and comes with a manual. That said some complain about the stickiness and smell. Opinions are mixed on quality and durability.

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99 customers mention87 positive12 negative

Customers like the performance of the video game controller. They mention that it works perfectly, is functional, and suits its purpose well. Some say that the adapter works with console and e-drums flawlessly.

"Sticky, but it works so well I don't even care. Don't forget to grab a Midi cable if you don't have one!" Read more

"...midi keyboards, including a Wii Rock Band Keyboard, and they all work flawlessly...." Read more

"...Works great though otherwise so i will continue to use it as it was intended...." Read more

"Works amazing! Glad I finally bit the bullet and got one of these for drums...." Read more

21 customers mention16 positive5 negative

Customers like the ease of setup of the video game controller. They mention that it's simple, plug and play, and works right out of the box. Some say that the manual provides additional setup instructions.

"...Out of the box it was pretty plug and play, the only minor adjustment i had to make (using the dtx interface) was i had to change the MIDI note..." Read more

"Its great that these work as intended and are very easy to use, but besides the stickyness, the smell that comes off the device is very foul...." Read more

"Very easy install. Plug the Midi Pro-Adapter into your Xbox then plug your Midi cable into the adapter and your keyboard...." Read more

"...Really great. A little hassle to set up because I'm left-handed. But it all works!..." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers find the video game controller very fun, and mention it makes Rock Band a lot more fun. They also say it's a great party game with great songs.

"...were never my thing but adds a whole other aspect to the game and is very fun...." Read more

"wow. I love Rock Band 3. all-time great game. so many great songs. it's such a great party game - like karaoke x5...." Read more

"...It has made the game much more fun and challenging. I highly recommend this to any one looking to improve their drumming skills...." Read more

"...It works well and has made Rock Band 3 much more enjoyable. Highly recommended." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are happy with the compatibility of the video game controller. They say it works with many MIDI keyboards, including the Stratocaster. Some customers also mention that it's a perfect interface for real keyboards and guitars.

"...The Midi-PRO Adapter you are able to use any Midi enabled keyboard, as well as the Stratocaster Electric guitar by Fender made for RB3...." Read more

"...and wanted to play keys and drums, this adapter makes it possible to play real keys and electronic drums...." Read more

"This adapter lets you add a real midi keyboard to our 360 for playing rockband...." Read more

"...Works flawlessly with Rockband 3. Also worked for an old casio keyboard." Read more

14 customers mention7 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the video game controller. Some mention it's an excellent product and a highly recommended piece of hardware to enhance Rock Band 3 playing, while others say that it gives off a very foul odor. Some say that the adapter causes a lot of dropped notes and sometimes drops a tom when hitting two at once.

"...in game, and if you're missing a simple Xbox 360 controller, this adapter is worthwhile, especially while the game's still alive and knocked down in..." Read more

"...The top rubber face was super sticky and gave off a very foul, lingering odor...." Read more

"...Highly recommended piece of hardware to enhance you Rock Band 3 playing." Read more

"...but besides the stickyness, the smell that comes off the device is very foul. You really need to clean it up before putting it in use." Read more

8 customers mention3 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the video game controller. Some mention it's well built and attractive, while others say that the plastic breaks down over time and makes the surface sticky.

"...the case is made from an old "soft touch" plastic that has broke down over the years, making the surface sticky...." Read more

"Fast shipping and good condition but sadly to put this work with my real keyboard have to buy couples of cables and use the computer in between so..." Read more

"For those freaking out about the stickiness: This type of plastic breaks down over time whether in or out of a package...." Read more

"...The product does smell really weird and strong at first, and also was strangely sticky as well...." Read more

41 customers mention0 positive41 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the stickiness of the video game controller. They mention that it has a weird sticky coating and leaves a residue on their fingers. Some say that the entire unit is covered in a mystery sticky substance.

"Sticky, but it works so well I don't even care. Don't forget to grab a Midi cable if you don't have one!" Read more

"Yup. It's gross to touch it. To be clear, the issue only seems to affect the "top" of the main body of the adapter. The back is fine...." Read more

"...The top rubber face was super sticky and gave off a very foul, lingering odor...." Read more

"...old "soft touch" plastic that has broke down over the years, making the surface sticky...." Read more

15 customers mention0 positive15 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the weird and strong smell of the video game controller. They also mention that it has a sticky case.

"...alcohol and cotton balls didn't more-or-less solve but it still smells a bit foul and now the top face looks really dried out...." Read more

"...in the product or packaging leeched out because it smelled like burning electrical wires...." Read more

"...Everything is as described in 'Conditions' section. Plastic shell was sticky and stinky but I was able to remove it." Read more

"...The product does smell really weird and strong at first, and also was strangely sticky as well...." Read more

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Spencer C.

Works perfectly. Tested with YARG and Clone hero.

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024

Platform For Display: Xbox 360Verified Purchase

Sticky, but it works so well I don't even care. Don't forget to grab a Midi cable if you don't have one!

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PixelatedPope

Sticky and smelly but gets the job done (and you don't have any other options, do you?)

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2023

Platform For Display: Xbox 360Verified Purchase

Yup. It's gross to touch it. To be clear, the issue only seems to affect the "top" of the main body of the adapter. The back is fine. Flip it over, unscrew the 6 or so screws (most hidden under pads). 4 more screws to remove the board and dump all the buttons out. If you've ever taken a 360 controller apart before, this shouldn't be intimidating in any way. Just be careful of the wires that connect the midi port to the main board... they can apparently break off if you aren't gentle. Wash with 91% isopropyl alcohol and a rag/q-tips. May leave a little white residue in corners and crevices, but leaves the labeling on the adapter mostly legible.
Let it dry and then put it all back together.

Doesn't feel sticky, doesn't smell, and most importantly: let's me rock out with a real keyboard!

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Damian Suarez

Works with many MIDI keyboards and then some

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2013

Platform For Display: Xbox 360Verified Purchase

I've tested this device with the Xbox 360 version of Rock Band 3 along with three different midi keyboards, including a Wii Rock Band Keyboard, and they all work flawlessly. With a switch on the adapter, the game recognizes what instrument you plan to use for Rock Band 3, and the adapter translates all MIDI notes played into an acceptable note in the game. In the case of the keyboard, which was all I had to test, the game looks for some two octave range to play on, so keeping the default octave range on the midi keyboard is necessary. As for the "whammy", I only recognized the touch strip on my Wii Keyboard as a probable control for modulation, but I had to hold the overdrive button on my keyboard to use the touch strip which was a little bothersome. An overdrive button is included on the adapter, and it also comes with a belt clip, so playing the keyboard with the adapter hooked on my belt was comfortable...if the usb cord was long enough. If you plan to play in a theater or far away from the TV, make sure you get some usb extension cables. Don't worry about the required MIDI cable; you only need enough depending on the length from the instrument to your other hand to access the adapter's overdrive button, so get the smallest Male to Male MIDI cable you can find.

As for those controls on the adapter, they're needed to navigate within the Xbox menu and throughout the Rock Band menus. In addition, the Xbox treats the adapter as a wired Xbox controller without triggers, bumpers, or analog sticks. I was able to get away playing a few Xbox Live Arcade titles which did not require those features (and not many do), so it's pretty versatile despite its primary goal being to emulate MIDI devices.

If you have some sort of MIDI keyboard that is not officially for the Xbox 360 version of Rock Band 3 and want to play with it in game, and if you're missing a simple Xbox 360 controller, this adapter is worthwhile, especially while the game's still alive and knocked down in price.

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Dustin

Works but sticky and smelly out the box

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2019

Platform For Display: Xbox 360Verified Purchase

Good price, arrived quickly, and definately works as intended on my electronic yamaha dtx500 kit and rock band 3 on the xbox360. Out of the box it was pretty plug and play, the only minor adjustment i had to make (using the dtx interface) was i had to change the MIDI note value for one of the cymbols so that i could have a working "green" cymbol. Seriously easy otherwise. So the product, i have no problem giving 5 stars.

Oddly, however, eventhough it arrived in a sealed package it was... oozy? The top rubber face was super sticky and gave off a very foul, lingering odor. Nothing 10 minutes of rubbing alcohol and cotton balls didn't more-or-less solve but it still smells a bit foul and now the top face looks really dried out. Works great though otherwise so i will continue to use it as it was intended. I wonder if this occured due to the age of the product and how it was stored? Who knows.

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Louis-Philippe R.

Great!!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024

Platform For Display: Xbox 360Verified Purchase

This is the best solution for plugging your electronic drum kit to rock band.

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Skyler Inman

Buy this while they're still at this price!

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2021

Platform For Display: Xbox 360Verified Purchase

Works amazing! Glad I finally bit the bullet and got one of these for drums. Sure, the top half surface of the case is made from an old "soft touch" plastic that has broke down over the years, making the surface sticky. But just after 5 minutes of just wiping it down with a few paper towels and some rubbing alcohol it's not sticky at all and super smooth. This method will fade away some of the text and color but it's a good tradeoff. Others have even went as far as sanding down the surface and painting over it entirely, choice is yours. Great product!

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WSW

"New"? Seller should label these as NOS - New Old Stock

Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023

Platform For Display: Xbox 360Verified Purchase

For those freaking out about the stickiness: This type of plastic breaks down over time whether in or out of a package. These are "new" as in unopened, but certainly not manufactured recently. They've been sitting for years in the corner of a warehouse somewhere. That said, it works great and I can play Rock Band w/ a real electronic drum set.
I would give 3 1/2 stars if I could. I'm feeling generous so today it gets a 4.

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Barfvader

Works Perfectly With Cheap Instruments

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2011

Platform For Display: Xbox 360Verified Purchase

I had been contemplating purchasing the Mad Catz keyboard for Rock Band 3 for sometime but then having a few keyboards around the home went for this instead and couldn't be more happy with this purchase.

Nothing I have is on the official list but reading of others success figured to give it a try. After some initial stupidity trying to get the controller to work, hooked it up to a Yamaha EZ-150 and works perfectly. Of course I suck at it as keyboards were never my thing but adds a whole other aspect to the game and is very fun.

Also have an Awowo LD-110 electronic drum that I purchased awhile back for cheap. Having a midi in/out I thought what the heck, hook it up and see what happens. At first nothing but once I turned up the velocity adjustment wheel adjusting the sensitivity it works! YAY!! Played around with it for about an hour and am very pleased with my results using these cheap drums.

Highly recommended piece of hardware to enhance you Rock Band 3 playing.

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Mirko

......che dire Perfetto!!!

Reviewed in Italy on December 18, 2014

Platform For Display: Xbox 360Verified Purchase

Diciamo per prima cosa che era la prima volta che compravo su Amazon, e devo dire che sono rimasto completamente soddisfatto.Al call center sono gentilissimi mai vista una cosa del genere aiutandomi in tutto.L'adattatore è perfetto come in foto, c'e' stato solo un giorno di ritardo nella consegna, ma partendo dal nord dell' inghilterra credo sia anche normale....Già provato e testato e funziona alla stragrande, consigliato a tutti coloro che hanno una batteria elettronica con uscita midi, dovrebbe essere compatibile con la maggior parte delle batterie, la mia per fortuna è la stessa da loro consigliata, ma credo che se avete un'uscita midi dalla centralina della batteria, dovrebbe funzionare senza problemi.Grazie ancora Amazon.

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Jim

Perfect for using electric drum kit with Rock Band

Reviewed in Canada on January 26, 2013

Platform For Display: Xbox 360Verified Purchase

This adapter works great for connecting any drum kit (or guitar or keyboards) with a midi out to an XboX (PS3 models available). Its light but durable (dropped it a time or two with no problems). Nice hook and/or strap; great to secure it to the drum's frame. All button present so there is no need to use an additional controller to manage the menus. Switch to change from drum to guitar to keyboard, and the sensativity wheel is great for adusting the kit to prevent double hits or missed hits.

I would definately recommend this.

BrodyDalleLover

Parfait

Reviewed in France on September 25, 2013

Platform For Display: Xbox 360Verified Purchase

Couplé avec une Roland TD6V pour jouer à GH/RB...c'est juste parfait!!!
Le mapping est déjà préconfiguré donc bye bye les galères!

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Lee

Amazing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2012

Platform For Display: Xbox 360Verified Purchase

I was expecting for maybe a minor error along the lines but the Product is flawlessly amazing. I use the Alesis DM5 Drum Kit and it was easy to set it up with Rock Band 3. I also tried using a Piano and that works flawlessly with it too. Overall an amazing Product and highly recommend it if you're wanting to do Pro Keys, Pro Drums and/or Pro Guitar. :)

DiWa

Perfekt für RB Drummer!

Reviewed in Germany on February 5, 2012

Platform For Display: Xbox 360Verified Purchase

Habe mir den Adapter im Prinzip nur deswegen gekauft, weil ich in RB E-Drums verwenden möchte und Schlagzeug so realistisch wie möglich spielen will. Mit dem MadCatz Midi Pro Adapter ist dies einfach und problemlos möglich. Weiterer Vorteil: man braucht keine Akkus/Batterien mehr, da der Adapter per USB an die XBOX360 angeschlossen wird. Einfach perfekt. Selbst GH funktioniert weiterhin mit dem Adapter (nur mit Drums getestet!).

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Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter for Xbox 360

Play Rock Band 3 Pro mode using most MIDI-compatible Keyboard and Drums and the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller

The MIDI PRO-Adapter features a versatile, removable clip to be used for the following play styles:

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Play Rock Band 3 Pro mode using most MIDI-compatible Keyboard and Drums and the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller

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