'Rock Band 3' MIDI PRO-Adapter Available for PS3, Wii, Xbox 360

By Hector Cortez Dec 4, 2010, 3:47 GMT

Mad Catz Interactive today announced that it has begun shipping the Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter.

Mad Catz Interactive today announced that it has begun shipping the Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter.

Shipping now on PlayStation 3 and Nintendo  Wii, with the Xbox 360 version expected to ship imminently to Best Buy (limited quantities available) the MIDI PRO-Adapter has been designed exclusively for use with Rock Band 3, and allows musicians to use most real MIDI keyboards and MIDI drum sets when playing the game. 

In addition, the MIDI PRO-Adapter will work in conjunction with the forthcoming Rock Band 3 Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller, a fully functional, full-sized, electric guitar with strings that also functions as a game controller for Rock Band 3's Pro mode.

Plugging directly into the console via USB, the MIDI PRO-Adapter works as an interface between the console and MIDI instrument, converting the MIDI messages into console controller data which the game translates into on-screen action. The MIDI PRO-Adapter features a velocity sensitive adjustment for MIDI drums designed to reduce cross-talk during play. A full D-Pad and standard gaming controller buttons are located on the PRO-Adapter to each the navigation of game menus. The MIDI Pro-Adapter ships with a removable clip which allows gamers to attach to a belt or rest on a table top or similar flat surface.

The Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO-Adapter retails for $39.99.