Press release
09.10.2008 - Wedemark, Germany
Sennheiser and Neumann Mics: Groundbreaking Rock Band 2 Video Game
Leading microphone manufacturer Sennheiser has teamed up with Harmonix Music Systems, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games to feature Sennheiser virtual microphones, Sennheiser-sponsored virtual events, and Sennheiser virtual accessories in Rock Band 2, which was released on September 14, 2008 in the U.S. The agreement gives Sennheiser an exciting new avenue of exposure to a young generation of aspiring musicians and amps up Rock Band 2 with in-game models of the most highly-respected live vocal microphones in the music industry.
After earning virtual money on tour in Rock Band 2, vocalists can go to the game’s “Rock Shop” and buy Sennheiser e 935, Sennheiser Harmonix Rock Band II offers gamers the choice of using Sennheiser MD 441 — a killer dynamic mic with clarity and character for both piercing vocals and pulsating instruments.In addition to featuring microphones in Rock Band 2, Sennheiser
also “sponsors” a challenge event in-game and “awards” t-shirts to players with serious skills — t-shirts that the Rock Band stars can wear indefinitely! A link to Sennheiser’s website is prominently placed on the video game’s hugely popular website, rockband.com, and Sennheiser is credited in the game.
Sennheiser’s MD 431 II cranks it up and rocks it out on the new Harmonix Rock Band II music video game introduced in September 2008.
© 2008 Images provided by Harmonix Music Systems
Harmonix Rock Band II offers gamers the choice of using Sennheiser MD 441 — a killer dynamic mic with clarity and character for both piercing vocals and pulsating
instruments.
© 2008 Images provided by Harmonix Music Systems“We’re thrilled to partner with Harmonix Music Systems,” said Kristy Jo Winkler, Sennheiser relations manager for the Americas and Canada. “The kids will now get the opportunity to sing into the world’s leading brand of microphones in Rock Band 2! This unique opportunity is another great example of Sennheiser’s ongoing commitment to innovation.”
MD 431 II, Sennheiser
KMS 105 live vocal mics. Of course, these are the same mics used in the real world by such mega stars as The Foo Fighters, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Jonas Brothers and Avril Lavigne. Players can also access descriptions of the microphones, allowing them to select the characteristics that best fit their band. For example, do they need a Sennheiser e 935 like Avril Lavigne is using on her current tour to cut through screaming guitars, or do they want to emulate Dave Grohl growling into the
Released on September 14, 2008, Rock Band 2 raises the bar in music gaming innovation with the ability to export most of the songs from the original Rock Band disc[I], Online World Tour, daily Battle-Of-The Band Tournaments, Auto-Calibration to eliminate TV lag, wireless drums, velocity sensitive drum heads, support for up to three cymbals (sold separately), advanced voice detection technology, No Fail Mode, and a real Drum Trainer. Rock Band 2’s massive list of innovations also includes the ability to export your in-game band avatar to the internet or order custom merchandise including apparel and figures.
Rock Band 2 features the largest music catalogue of any music-based videogame to date including over 100 songs [II] on the Rock Band 2 soundtrack with an unrivaled blend of classic and new artists including AC/DC, Guns ‘N Roses, Bob Dylan, Pearl Jam, Motorhead and more! With the addition of complete and immediate backwards compatibility for songs purchased from Rock Band’s ever-expanding online music store and the ability to export most songs from the original Rock Band disc, the Rock Band music library will feature more than 500 songs[III] by year’s end.
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[I] Online connection and title update download required. Owners of the original Rock Band will be able to export 55 of the 58 tracks from the original Rock Band disc for play in Rock Band 2. The following Rock Band disc tracks will not be available for export into Rock Band 2: * "Paranoid" as made famous by Black Sabbath, * “Run to the Hills” as made famous by Iron Maiden, and "Enter Sandman" by Metallica. (* Indicates a cover song, all other songs are original master recordings.)
[II] The Rock Band 2 game disc will feature 84 tracks. In addition, players will have access to an additional 20 free Downloadable tracks following the game’s launch. Online connection required.
[III] Online connection required for export of Rock Band 1 soundtrack, as well as all DLC tracks, packs and albums released to date as well as future DLC releases. Nominal fee of $4.99 (400 Microsoft Points) required for export of Rock Band 1 soundtrack to compensate music licensors for expanded use.
