Squier Stratocaster Guitar and Controller Manuel utilisateur
• Compatible with the Pro mode of all
Rock Band™ 3 game systems when used with the
Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™ (sold separately)
• Position-sensing fingerboard turns your
gameplay into real musical performances
• Use as a MIDI controller with
your favorite sequencer and
recording software
Gameplay with Rock Band™ 3 requires
Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™
(sold separately)
The world’s first electric guitar that’s also
an officially licensed Rock Band™ 3 video
game controller
Table of Contents
2 Introduction
3 Features
4 Video Game and MIDI Connections
5 Guitar Amp Connection and Use
6 Video Game and Midi Use
9 FAQ/Problems and Solutions
11 Proper Care
11 Proper Setup
15 Service/Warranty
Congratulations on your purchase of the Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and
Controller.
Fender, the name synonymous with rock ‘n’ roll, brings you the world’s first electric guitar that
is also an officially licensed Rock Band™ 3 video game controller. Blending state-of-the-art
gaming and guitar technology with the authenticity of Fender design and engineering, the
Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller is created for musicians and gamers alike
and rocks both worlds—whether plugged into a guitar amp or into a video game console.
Designed for the Rock Band™ 3 Pro mode, your new Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar
and Controller elevates the gaming experience to the level of real music making by letting
you play the actual notes and chords to your favorite songs while racking up high scores.
Its position-sensing fingerboard responds to your touch, turning your gameplay into real
performances.
The Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller is a full-size electric guitar loaded with
quality features such as a contoured wood body, maple neck, steel strings, enclosed tuners,
adjustable bridge and custom bridge pickup. Plug into your favorite guitar amplifier and turn it
up, or use it as a MIDI controller in your home recording studio.
If you’re not already a guitarist, you soon will be. If you’re already a guitarist, you’ll be a better
one. The Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller is compatible with the Wii™,
Xbox 360™ and PlayStation™ 3 systems. When used as a controller for Rock Band™ 3, the Mad
Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™ (sold separately) is required. Be sure to get the proper adaptor for
your console.
In this manual, you’ll find an overview of your Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and
Controller’s features, use as a guitar, use as a game controller, general care, and service and
warranty information.
So read on, and remember: Don’t just play games—play guitar.
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Back Button
Start Button
Red Button
Green Button
Truss Rod
Adjustment
(side of neck)
4-way Navigation
pad
Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster®
Guitar and Controller
Adjustable Bridge
Contoured Body
Pickguard
Pickup
Rock Band™ 3 MIDI PRO-ADAPTER for PlayStation® 3
Mad Catz® SKU# Sku RB3 97071
Rock Band™ 3 MIDI PRO-ADAPTER for Wii™
Mad Catz® SKU# RB3 96071
Rock Band™ 3 MIDI PRO-ADAPTER for Xbox 360™
Mad Catz® SKU# RB3 98071
Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™
REQUIRED FOR GAMEPLAY
SOLD SEPERATELY BY MAD CATZ®
Battery Compartment
(3 AA batteries included)
On/Off Switch
BACK OF GUITAR
Yellow Button
Blue Button
Indicator LEDs
Volume Knob
5-Pin MIDI connector
(side of body)
Recessed 1/4” Output Jack
Neck and 22-fret
position-sensing
fingerboard
Headstock
Enclosed Tuners
String Mute
Strap Button
Strap Button
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CONTROLLER/
MIDI
VIDEO GAME AND MIDI CONNECTIONS
Rock Band™ 3 Gameplay
When used for Rock Band™ 3 Pro mode gameplay, the Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster®
Guitar and Controller connects to your Wii™, Xbox 360™ or PlayStation™ 3 video game
console using the Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™ (sold separately).
The diagram below illustrates the proper connection to the gaming system:
Guitar to Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™
(sold separately)
Use as a MIDI controller
To use the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller as a MIDI controller for
sequencers and recording software, the diagram below illustrates proper connection:
Guitar MIDI connector
Guitar to MIDI controller to laptop computer
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CONTROLLER/
MIDI
GUITAR AMP CONNECTION AND USE
In addition to gameplay and MIDI use, what makes your Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster®
Guitar and Controller so revolutionary is that it’s also a fully functional electric guitar that can
be played on its own through any guitar amplifier.
Simply plug one end of a standard guitar cable into the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar
and Controller’s recessed ¼” output jack, and plug the other end into the amplifier, just as you
would with any electric guitar (see the diagram below).
Guitar to Amp Connection
When played through a guitar amplifier, it is not necessary to engage the string mute or to turn
the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller on using the rear power switch. Just
plug it in, turn it up and start playing.
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CONTROLLER/
MIDI
VIDEO GAME AND MIDI USE
Rock Band™ 3 Gameplay
To use the Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller with Rock Band™ 3, please
refer to the Rock Band™ 3 user manual and Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™ instructions. Note
that for Rock Band™ 3 gameplay, the string mute should be engaged (by pressing on it so
that it pops up and dampens the strings), and the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and
Controller must be turned on via the rear power switch.
MIDI Use
In addition to Rock Band™ 3 gameplay capability, the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar
and Controller is MIDI-enabled, which means that it can be connected to MIDI synthesizers
and that it can be used for recording on a computer.
MODES
There are two modes of operation for MIDI use—NORMAL and SYNTH. Toggle between these
two modes using the Start button, located near the volume knob and closest to the strings.
In NORMAL mode, the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller generates what
are called “MIDI note-on events,” which means that a signal is produced when the strings are
strummed. NORMAL mode use is indicated by the illumination of the first of the four LEDs on the
pickguard, as seen in the diagram below:
1st LED ON
In SYNTH mode, the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller generates what are
called “MIDI note-on/offs,” which means that a signal is produced when the strings are fretted
and released (rather than strummed). SYNTH mode use is indicated by the blinking of the first
of the four LEDs on the pickguard, as seen in the diagram below:
1st LED BLINKING
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CONTROLLER/
MIDI
PROGRAM CHANGES
The Green and Red buttons on the pickguard are used to send “program change up/down”
messages in order to change sounds. On startup, the default program is “27,” which is the
general MIDI program for “Electric Guitar (clean).”
OCTAVE CHANGES
The Yellow and Blue buttons on the pickguard are used to transpose MIDI notes up or down by
one octave. On startup, the low E string is set to E2.
MIDI PITCHBEND
To toggle the MIDI pitchbend, first press and hold the Back Button and then press the Yellow
Button. The third of the 4 LEDs will illuminate to indicate Pitchbend is enabled (see diagram
below).
PRESS ←+YELLOW WHEN 3rd LED IS ON
Pitchbend is controlled by the angle of the neck, as seen in the three diagrams below:
NECK STRAIGHT OUT (CC Value = 0) NECK AT NORMAL POSITION (CC Value = 64) NECK UP (CC Value = 127)
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CONTROLLER/
MIDI
MIDI EXPRESSION CONTROL
To toggle the MIDI expression control, first press and hold the Back Button and then press the
Blue Button. The fourth of the 4 LEDs will illuminate to indicate Expression Control is enabled
(see diagram below).
PRESS ←+BLUE WHEN 4th LED IS ON
Expression output is controlled by the angle of the Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar
and Controller’s body, as seen in the three diagrams below:
PICKUP DOWN (CC Value = 0) PICKUP PARALLEL TO PLAYER (CC Value = 64) PICKUP UP (CC Value = 127)
MIDI PANIC
Simultaneously pressing the Start and Back buttons cancels all notes.
PRESS ← + → SIMULTANEOUSLY
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FAQ
FAQ/PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Q: Is the Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller compatible with Rock
Band™ 2 or The Beatles: Rock Band™?
A: No. It is only compatible with Rock Band™ 3.
Q: Can the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller be used in the Standard
mode of Rock Band™ 3?
A: No. It can only be used in Pro mode to play guitar parts.
Q: Is the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller wireless? How do I connect it to
Rock Band™ 3?
A: It is not wireless; it must be connected to a gaming console using the Mad Catz® MIDI
PRO-Adaptor™ required for your gaming system (see page 4 of this manual for connection
information).
Q: Do I need to properly tune the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller in order
to play Rock Band™ 3?
A: No, but proper tuning is recommended nonetheless. If tuning is not possible, a good rule of
thumb is to simply tighten the strings so that they do not touch the frets.
Q: Should I use a guitar pick when playing Rock Band™ 3?
A: Yes. We recommend using a pick (sold separately) for best performance.
Q: Why does the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller have a string mute? Do
I need to use it when playing Rock Band™ 3?
A: The string mute helps stabilize the signal sent to the game console. And yes, it should be
engaged when playing Rock Band™ 3.
Q: Should I engage the string mute when playing the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar
and Controller through a guitar amp?
A: No.
Q: Can I connect the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller to a guitar amp
while I’m using it to play Rock Band™ 3?
A: Yes, but if you disengage the string mute to get a better amp sound, you’ll lose points in the
game.
Q: Can I bend notes when playing Rock Band™ 3?
A: You can, but bending notes is not recommended because the game won’t properly detect
it.
Q: What are the four LEDs on the pickguard for?
A: They’re used in MIDI mode to indicate various MIDI functions, such as Pitchbend and
Expression Control.
Q: How do I trigger Overdrive when playing Rock Band™ 3?
A: Overdrive is triggered by tilting the neck up, pressing the Back button or by pressing the
Overdrive button on the Mad Catz® MIDI PRO-Adaptor™.
Q: Will triggering Overdrive change the sound of the Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar
and Controller’s audio output?
A: No. Triggering Overdrive is a Rock Band™ 3 function only.
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