What is Rock Band?
Rock Band is a video game that allows 1-7 players the ability to perform popular rock music songs with controllers modeled after musical instruments like guitars and drums. The first version of the game was released in 2007 and has since grown to support a fan base of millions. Wikipedia has a great article about the game here.
What is Rock Band Network?
Rock Band Network (RBN) is a store where new music can be purchased to play in the game. The store is conveniently located inside the game itself, providing maximum exposure to the millions of people that play every day. Songs sell for
$1-$3 with 30% of royalties going to the artist.
Networking through RBN?
With tens of millions of song sales to date, Rock Band Network is a viable distribution platform for your music. The exposure to millions of new potential fans will also translate into more online sales through other distribution channels like iTunes and CD Baby. Finally, Rock Band provides a unique way to experience your music that fans will never forget.
We estimate that over half of Rock Band Network artists have made back their initial investment from royalties within the first six months. As with most digital distribution sites, the royalty stream is not guaranteed but there is a strong potential for ROI from the Rock Band Network.
Offbeat Entertainment is an authorized provider to RBN
Our team of professional game programmers, audio engineers, and musicians can transcribe and develop your song into the Rock Band format allowing it to be played in the game and sold in the store.
How does Offbeat Entertainment help you?
All we need is your master recordings. We then take the song through the following development and promotional process:
• Gather the master recordings
• Create a game mix of the song
• Transcribe the song on the various Rock Band peripherals
• Create a custom stage performance for playback in the game
• Run the song through a 6-8 week community peer review process
• Submit the song for final QA with Harmonix
• Upon approval, the song goes live in the RBN store
• Promote the song through various channels
• Collect and distribute royalties quarterly
Contact us! We want to talk to you about your needs. Offbeat Entertainment is here to answer any questions and walk you through each phase of the process.
Request a quote for your song(s) right here on our web site or call us at 970-581-0947 to learn more.