When you’re done being a fake rock star for a fake rock band (yeah, I said it), use those very same fake drums you’ve been playing with to make real music.
This video fromCreativity to Spareshows us how to connectRock Band’sXbox 360 drums to consumer-level music making programGarageBandto make some real drum noises. Sure, they’re noRoland V-Drums, but they’re one-tenth the price. And when you realize that you really suck at drums, you’ll be glad that you’re not out any money.
After a couple of software drivers are installed and some configuration is done, you’re set to go. The good thing aboutRock Band‘s drum emulation is that good players will actually have a fair chance of making a decent noise or two. Sadly, there’s no hope for the guitar and bass people.
And if you can’t seem to put the drumsticks down, you could always use theRock Bandkit tonavigateDestructoid’s fine family of Web sites.