Rocksmith+

Rocksmith+ is Ubisoft’s music-learning service for guitar, bass, and piano. It pairs an expanding library of official recordings and covers with tools for practicing and learning songs. Listed genres include rock, hip hop, pop, metal, soundtracks, Latin, and classical. The service analyzes playing and offers immediate recommendations. Practice features include Riff Repeater, Adaptive Difficulty, interactive video lessons, and sheet music. A free plan includes lessons and a selection of 20 songs; a subscription unlocks the full licensed song catalog. Paid access starts at $7.99/mo. Listed subscription options include 1 Month Subscription, 3 Month Subscription, and 12-Month All-Access Plan. The service is available on Android, iOS, and Windows, and includes progress tracking and cloud saves, but not offline access. Windows PC use requires a persistent internet connection, a guitar or bass, and separately purchased connection equipment. Supported PC connections include ASIO and WASAPI devices, and Ubisoft recommends compatible hardware supporting 16-bit, 48 kHz operation. Song and feature availability, as well as age restrictions, vary by country.

Rocksmith+ combines song-based practice with feedback, lessons, and tools for three instruments. Its free selection offers a way to begin, while full licensed catalog access requires a subscription and use depends on an internet connection.

It suits people learning guitar, bass, or piano who want song-based practice, feedback, and lessons. Learners who need offline access should note that it is not available.

Overview

Rocksmith+ turns guitar, bass, and piano practice into a mix of song play, instruction, and performance feedback. It is a better fit for learners who want to practice through licensed music than for anyone seeking an offline course or a tool that needs no extra equipment.

Key features

The catalog combines official recordings and covers across rock, hip hop, pop, metal, soundtracks, Latin, and classical, and is designed to grow. That breadth gives players material across styles, but song availability varies by country, so a preferred genre or track is not guaranteed everywhere. Live analysis and immediate recommendations make the service more instructive than a song library alone; progress tracking supports learners who want to follow their practice over time.

Riff Repeater, Adaptive Difficulty, interactive video lessons, and sheet music offer several ways to approach practice. The combination suits players who want help working through material as well as songs to play, though the range of tools will matter less to someone who only wants a passive lesson library. Offline access is not supported, making Rocksmith+ unsuitable for practice without an internet connection.

Rocksmith Workshop includes note-tracking tools for adding licensed songs. Subscription terms also describe Creator Pages and arrangement uploads, subject to limitations and authorization. These options can interest players who want to contribute arrangements, but they do not mean any song or arrangement can be added without restriction.

On PC, supported instrument connections include ASIO and WASAPI devices; Ubisoft recommends compatible hardware supporting 16-bit, 48 kHz operation. PC use requires a persistent internet connection, a guitar or bass, and separately purchased connection equipment. Those requirements add cost and setup considerations beyond the subscription, particularly for newcomers who do not already own the instrument and compatible gear.

Pricing

The Free to Play plan costs nothing and includes lessons and a selection of 20 songs. It is a practical starting point for sampling the learning approach, but the cap makes it a limited choice for anyone who wants a broader catalog. A subscription unlocks the full licensed song catalog.

Paid access starts at $7.99/mo. The 1 Month Subscription and 3 Month Subscription each provide access to Rocksmith+ music-learning content, while the 12-Month All-Access Plan includes all songs, lessons, and guitar, bass, and piano instruments. The one-month option suits a shorter commitment; the three-month plan offers a longer access period, and the 12-month plan is the clearest fit for learners committed to using all three instruments and the full catalog. The listed plan details do not state prices for those individual subscriptions, so those plans have custom pricing.

Platforms

Rocksmith+ supports Android, iOS, and Windows. Its PC requirements are especially consequential: persistent internet, a guitar or bass, and separately purchased connection equipment are required. Players who need offline practice should choose another option.

Who it's for

Rocksmith+ is aimed at guitarists, bassists, and piano learners who want to practice with songs and use real-time feedback, lessons, and practice tools in one service. It makes the most sense for someone with dependable internet who expects to use the subscription catalog regularly. The small free selection is a low-cost way to begin, but the full licensed catalog requires paid access; PC learners should also budget for the necessary connection equipment if they do not already have it.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Three instruments, a broad mix of genres, live feedback, and progress tracking give learners several ways to practice within one service.
• Pros: The free plan includes lessons and 20 songs, letting prospective learners begin without paying.
• Cons: The free catalog is limited to 20 songs; access to the full licensed catalog requires a subscription.
• Cons: No offline access means practice depends on an internet connection, and PC use specifically requires a persistent connection.
• Cons: PC learners need separately purchased connection equipment as well as a guitar or bass, adding to the cost of getting started.

Alternatives

Rocksmith+ is a music-learning service rather than a general game launcher. Readers comparing launcher and subscription options can browse PC Game Launchers, Game Subscription Services, or Music Learning Apps.

• Albion Online Launcher is a free-to-play game launcher with optional Premium subscriptions and in-game purchases; choose it for Albion Online rather than instrument lessons.
• Battle.net provides desktop and mobile apps at no charge, with games and some in-game purchases; it is the better match for Blizzard game access.
• Google Play Games on PC is free to use, though games or in-game items may cost extra; choose it for playing Android games on PC rather than music practice.
• LaunchBox offers a free Windows Starter plan for importing and playing games, with a paid Regular plan; it suits organizing and playing a game collection, not learning an instrument.
• Steam is a free multi-platform game service where game and content prices vary; choose it for a broad game storefront rather than song-based instrument practice.
• Warframe Launcher is free and centers on the Warframe multiplayer game, with optional in-game purchases; it is not a music-learning substitute.
• Xbox Cloud Gaming offers cloud gaming through Game Pass plans, including a 5-hour monthly limit on Game Pass Essential; choose it for streamed games rather than lessons and instrument feedback.
• Epic Games Store is a freemium game store and launcher for readers seeking games rather than music instruction.

Verdict

Choose Rocksmith+ if you play guitar, bass, or piano and want to build practice around songs, real-time guidance, and lessons. Its strongest case is the combination of a varied licensed catalog with tools that help turn playing into structured practice. Look elsewhere if you need offline access, want more than 20 songs without a subscription, or are not prepared for the additional connection equipment required on PC.