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I’m using this cable to hook up my electric guitar to my PC. It seems to be a good quality, somewhat thick cable with a foot long breakout piece at the computer end. So if you yank on the cable, it will separate without damaging your computer. In Windows, the cable shows up as a microphone with some basic settings such as volume and records at 16bit up to up to 48,000hz (DVD quality). Which is very nice. It works flawlessly with Rocksmith.
On a decent gaming PC there is almost no latency if you’re playing from your soundcard. I have wireless USB headphones which caused a problem. I don’t think you want to run any extra USB audio devices alongside the cable as you get some distracting stutter in game. That was the case with my corsair wireless setup.
One of the best things about this cable is that it has so many other uses. Not just Rocksmith. It also works flawlessly with Yousician which is a guitar course that has more focused and less game like guitar lessons in a similar vein and complements rocksmith well. The cable also allows you to use ASIO4ALL drivers to create an excellent realtime interface with various guitar Amp and effects modeling simulation software. It’s compatible with everything I tried including Amplitube, Guitar Rig, and VST plugins like PositiveGrid Bias, Vintage Amp Room, and Recabinet. You can also use it record with any free music software such as Audacity and Reaper or commercial sequencer DAW’s like Steinberg Cubase and FL Studio.
So overall the Real Tone Cable offers incredible value. It’s one of the best purchases I have made for my guitar and it opens up a whole world of musical opportunities on the computer at a very reasonable price.
I highly recommend both the real tone cable and the Rocksmith 2014 game which requires the cable to work.
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The Rocksmith Real Tone Cable allows for real-time responsive note detection and the quick release breakaway connection helps avoid sudden snags to protect your gear.
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For Rocksmith (+) (2014) on Consoles, Ubisoft's cable is a must...
If you want to play Rocksmith 2014 Remastered Edition on Consoles, the Real Tone Cable is a must.*To be clear, to connect a guitar to your PC, even for Rocksmith 2014 Ed. or Rocksmith+ Beta...(?), this Real Tone cable is NOT a must as far as I understand it, & without Rocksmith...just a connection to your PC...DO NOT use this cable. It's terrible! Do your research first, but I'm sure you can find higher quality for less money.For those like me with Rocksmith 2014 Remastered Ed. on Xbox Series x|s, Xbox One, &/or PS4, Ubisoft gives you the option of a Microphone Input OR their Proprietary Real Tone Cable 6.35mm to USB Input. To minimize lag, this cable is the best option as far as price is concerned.The cable is not without issues; this is the 2nd Real Tone Cable I've owned; but as long as Ubisoft keeps their software closed to 3rd party cables for consoles & if you want to have the best possible experience with Rocksmith, you're stuck with the Real Tone Cable.The cable does have lag - but the game has built-in calibration to adjust for the time delay (how much seems to vary; mine adjust to 25ms).The cable is not high quality & for both cables I've had, they eventually become quieter over time to skipping in & out.Fortunately, this problem is easily fixed for ~$5 & some basic soldering skill. Indeed; the defect rate based on the number of general complaints I've read about the cable, I'd suggest getting a basic replacement jack for plugging into your guitar, & possibly some Kapton tape (& a soldering iron & solder & wire strippers potentially). For instance, I purchased this cable in 2017 & I've had to repair it twice. Indeed, I just repaired it my second time here in the last 2 days. For a $40 cable you have to use, I suppose repairability is it's one upside. But, I also can't speak to the repairability of the in-line "analog-digital converter." What its defect rate is like?—I have no clue?So, Why 3-stars for the cable? Because when it works, it completes the Rocksmith experience. And that is something that is truly great. After owning my guitar for ~14 yrs., I gave Rocksmith another try in 2020 (I had some down time, like many others...), & it has actually made me a fairly proficient player since. Maybe moreso than that...? I play my guitar daily...now usually with a small amp instead, but still with my Xbox Series S every so often as well. The software works & when the hardware works with it, Ubisoft still has a cable I'm willing to tolerate because Rocksmith altogether is worth it in my opinion.*Note — Photos are of my most recent repair of the cable.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2022
Picked one of these up to give Rocksmith+ a try while I’m between audio interfaces. My first impression when I opened it was that the packaging the cable came in had been tossed around a bit with some creasing and semi-ripped corners where it appeared as though it was opened at one point. Outside of the packaging though, the included cable has been functional and works for my needs.
If cross platform flexibility and convenience is something that you’re after I think this is definitely worth it. Being able to use the same cable on pc and consoles is nice if you were going to bring your guitar with you to play with friends or some such. There’s a bit more versatility here than in an audio interface in that regard.
If quality and recording is what you’re after, I would recommend spending some time looking into audio interfaces, but that’s just my two cents.
Technical
The dimensions of the actual plug do seem to run just a bit long, maybe somewhere between a sixteenth to an eighth compared to a general quarter inch audio cable. I also noticed that there’s a bit of an issue with how “snug” the cable feels compared to a typical audio cable plug as well, and it’s easy for it to “slip” out a bit. I’ll update if this becomes an issue, but so far it’s been fine.
Wrap up
Can it play Rocksmith/Rocksmith+ on multiple platforms? Yes.
Can it technically record? Yes.
Does it function out of the box? Yes.
If cross platform flexibility and convenience is something that you’re after I think this is definitely worth it. Being able to use the same cable on pc and consoles is nice if you were going to bring your guitar with you to play with friends or some such. There’s a bit more versatility here than in an audio interface in that regard.
If quality and recording is what you’re after, I would recommend spending some time looking into audio interfaces, but that’s just my two cents.
Technical
The dimensions of the actual plug do seem to run just a bit long, maybe somewhere between a sixteenth to an eighth compared to a general quarter inch audio cable. I also noticed that there’s a bit of an issue with how “snug” the cable feels compared to a typical audio cable plug as well, and it’s easy for it to “slip” out a bit. I’ll update if this becomes an issue, but so far it’s been fine.
Wrap up
Can it play Rocksmith/Rocksmith+ on multiple platforms? Yes.
Can it technically record? Yes.
Does it function out of the box? Yes.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
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Victor
Funcionou sem problemas no PC com Rocksmith+
Reviewed in Brazil on February 12, 2024
Anupreet Singh
Wire at guitar input jack should be stronger
Reviewed in India on December 29, 2019