Dec 11 2008
Fake Rockin’
I’ve got this vandal friend, see. He likes to wreak havoc on things and play “Guitar Hero” and the like. Recently I spent some time with him and got a chance to bang away at his latest purchase apt to simulate rock stardom and wake up people who may be asleep in the immediate vicinity. Mind you, these fake drums for “Rock Band” aren’t nearly as loud as real drums - I would know because I actually play real drums quite well - but they get the job done and, despite slight position differences and impact sensing issues, are good at reproducing the drum kit experience. It’s a lot different in terms of noise, but I have total approval for the device because it adequately trains rock star wannabees in the art of banging on heads. Unlike the guitar controller, with it’s Simon Says style matching game play, the skills developed on the pseudo drum set will actually translate to real musicianship and is thus a great support for music everywhere. “Rock Band,” you have my approval.
