I am pleased to announce that new Rocksmith Custom Song Toolkit.
 
All thanks to the developers involved in the project that made this feasible possibility in so little time.
 
DEVS:
* me;
* Snakez;
* Maveth;
* Raynebc;
* Dreddfoxx;
* Alex360 (L0fka);
* Shrubbery (otaznik);
* Cozy1;
* Zephyrix;
* Xavatar (PowerSlinky);
* Chlipouni;
* Cgeorge;
 
TESTERS (consoles):
* Acid6D94 (XBox 360);
* Redeyed (PS3);
* Kim666 (PS3);
 
And among others for PC/Mac.
 
DOWNLOAD:
http://www.rscustom.net/
 
NOW WITH A RELEASE FOR MONO (CAN BE USED ON MAC) !!!
 
ANY ISSUE? TRY TO DOWNLOAD THE LAST BUILD:
http://www.rscustom.net/builds
 
IF PROBLEM PERSISTS, OPEN AN ISSUE IN THE PROJECT ON GITHUB:
https://github.com/rscustom/rocksmith-custom-song-toolkit/issues
 
 
NEW VERSION INCLUDE:
 

NEW IN 2.6.0.0:* New auto-update feature (shows changes from your version and allow update with one click);* Added InlayCreator (new package type to customize your guitar) [all credits to Cozy1 and Baoulletes for this feature];* Added config screen that you can pre-define some fields in toolkit;* Added song preview volume box to make preview independant of song volume;* Added structured project import option;* Added package author (charter name) inside the package (can be setup on config screen, default value is "Custom Song Creator", but you can define your name if you want);* Added background worker with progress bar for most toolkit features (Generate package, unpacker, update appid, etc);* Added option to use acronym in file names when generate packages;* Fixed DLCConverter CLI issues;* Fixed packer for mod purposes;* SNG 2 XML general issues fixed;* Enhanced package validation;* Toolkit random hangs fixed;* Package random crashes fixed;* Fixed auto-tone load with ToneC and ToneD in some cases;* Fixed Import Template from package (tuning frequency and some minor issues);* Fixed some existent appIds and added new ones;* DDC updated to 2.2;* Fixed packer for larger than 100mb files;* Minor issue fixes.

 
Note: RS2014 CDLC support almost all new features like new techniques, custom tunings, Tuning Pitch (frequency), Mac platform, etc.
 
This new version of toolkit require lastest version of Editor-on-Fire (EoF) 1.8RC8(r1281) or above.
 
To play custom songs on PC and Mac platform is required a patch to bypass song signature that will be released in a tutorial in smithyanvil. (for consoles is not required).
 





 
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CHANGE LOG:

 

2.5.0.0:* Packer/Unpacker Tab new layout;* New SNG Tab, that is the gui to sng2014 CLI;* New tool sng2014 CLI that allow pack/encrypt and decrypt/unpack sng, convert song xml to sng and sng to song xml;* DDC 2.1 update;* Packer/Unpacker now generate song xml if it doesn't exists;* DLC Converter now supports non custom packages;* DDC now supports non custom packages;* Changed keyboard shortcuts from Global to OnFocus;* Fixed game file packer like cache.psarc for mod purposes;* Allow DragDrop in DDC Tab file list;* Fixed absolute paths in Mac;* Fixed DD bars not appears in song preview;* Changed package and template default name replacing "_" to "-" in name spaces;* Fixed tuning frequency in toolkit is not the same in game;* Fixed DDC progress bar not update;* Fixed tuning pitch/frequency is not imported on Import template or DLC Converter;* AppId updated;* Fixed sng cleanups that cause arrangement don't start play after tuning in some cases;* New showlight algorithm that works better;* Fixed tuning auto selector in some cases;2.4.1.0:* Allow Update AppId for Mac packages;* Showlights are now generated by toolkit;* Fixed a lot of bugs in DLC Converter envolved XBox 360 and PS3 conversions;* Added sng2014 CLI to unpack/decrypt and encrypt/pack a SNG 2014 file;* Fixed error when Dynamic Difficulty level bars are not displayed in DDC generated files;* Added recent AppIds;* Added arguments to predefine platform and game version on packer CLI;* Fixed RS1 Packer/Unpacker and RS1 AppId Updater;* DDC Tab was improved;* Fixed "Index out of range" on any key is pressed in DLC Package Creator Tab;* Fixed issue when wem file was wrongly converted in some cases;* General small fixes. 2.4.0.1:* Added One Click Dynamic Difficulty Generator for custom song packages;* Added Import project template from Package (You generate a project from a package, edit values and regenerate song again without loss information);* Added Tuning Editor (now you can edit and add new tunings from GUI);* New tunings are now automatically imported to local database when add new arrangement or import packages;* Added option to use DDC Tab with Clean Process (overwrite original arrangament xml and don't generate DDC logs);* DDC updated to 2.0 with two new difficulty templates (thanks to Chlipouni);* Removed "Change output folder" from DDC Tab because the normal process doesn't overwrite original file, so this feature have no utility;* Fixed Mac > PC DLC conversion;* Added shortcut for most used actions in DLC Package Creator Tab:--- Ctrl + Shift + O = Open Package Template;--- Ctrl + Shift + S = Save Package Template;--- Ctrl + Shift + I = Import * Package Template;--- Ctrl + Shift + G = Generate Package (song);--- Ctrl + Shift + A = Add new Arrangement;--- Ctrl + Shift + T = Add new Tone;* Fixed some packer CLI issues. 2.3.1.0:* Fixed CAPO feature in CLDC;* Fixed Tuning Pitch (CentOffSet) for some tuning frequencies;* Added option to duplicate a tone;* Fixed DLC Converter when convert X360 packages from another platform;* A lot of fixes in DLC Converter (song year is 0, lost dynamic density, vocal and preview are lost, etc);* Recover RS2012 package generation support;* DDC updated to 1.9;* A lot fixes for DDC integration;* Added default name when generate package;* Added version field for user define version of the package;* Added validation for null tones to avoid problem with CDLC;* Added recently official DLC App Ids;* Fixed ParentPrevNote in song file (sng);* Set RS14 as default version in DLC Packer/Unpacker;* Defined Cherub Rock as default app id in DLC Converter;* A lot of fixes in showlights;* Added option to open folder where package was saved;* A lot of minor bug fixes. 2.3.0.0:* Package Creator only need one audio file to create packages for all platforms (RS1 and RS2014);* Tone import from profile (You can design your tone in Tone Design in game and import in Toolkit);* DDC update to v1.5 (thanks to chlipouni);* Added java check/explanation for PS3 package creation;* DLC Converter minor fixes;* Fixed AppId disappears when PC is not selected;* Fixed problem with pack/unpack RS2014 game files (for mod purporses);* Minor bug fixes. 2.2.2.1:* Fixed issue with load/create new and save tones;* Fixed bonus Arrangement displaying as normal arrangement;* Make the second arrangement of the same arrangement type as ALTERNATE arrangement ingame;* DDC Tab fixes and enhancements;* Fixed issue with load bass arrangement that have more than one tuning match in tuningdefinition repository;* Added fixes to solution to compile with mono in Mac;* Fixed default AppId is not setup when toolkit load;* Make US Holliday Pack (RS1) and Cherub Rock (RS14) as default AppId;* Fixed AppId not update on DLC Converter tab when target is PC/Mac. 2.2.2.0:* New DLC Converter CLI tool;* Fixed Audio Decode when Unpack songs in some environments;* Added option to convert ogg audio file between platforms like (WEM file);* RS1: Fixed error knob button not enable for editing and not load from package template;* DLC Converter: Fixed tmp folder not deleted after conversion;* DLC Converter: Fixed some arrangement identifications that cause crash on some conversions;* Fixed tone slot not enable for any arrangements;* Tone slot are now disabled when arrangement with auto tone setup is selected to prevent auto tone change to fail (user can enable slots again by check an option); 2.2.1.0:* Audio Converter Tab now can convert .WEM files between platforms (Desktop  Console);* DLC Converter now convert any platform with one click;* DLC Converter now convert multiples files at once;* DDC updated to 1.4 (thanks to chlipouni);* More Auto Tone Change Improvements and validations;* packer CLI: Fixed file paths;* Minor bug fixes. 2.2.0.2:* DDC Tab updated with new DDC 1.3 and new better interface that allow to apply DD in arrangements xmls or packages;* DLC Convert fix for Mac platform and many improvements;* PS3 package name fix (can't be space character due to encryption limitation);* Added validation to average tempo to avoid invalid value alert;* New Appids;* Sorted AppIds by name to easy artist identification;* Fixed tone edit when imported tone;* Auto tone change improvements;* Removed gameplay path for RS1 packages;* Fixed tuning issues for RS1 packages;* Many improvements and bug fixes. 2.2.0.0:* Full support for create RS2014 custom songs (all toolkit features included like packer/unpacker, packer CLI, AppId Update, tone import, etc);* New improved interface;* All platforms supported, including Mac (RS2014) and a improved PS3 support;* RS2014 only: New DLC Converter (allow user to convert from any platform to another with one click);* DDC integrated (Dynamic Difficulty Creator) [thanks to chlipouni];* Packer/Unpacker now compatible with any platform and game version include PS3;* So many improvements and bug fixes. 1.4.0.1:* Added option to encrypt files on 'pcdecrypt.exe' CLI.* Fixed Repack (APP_ID) problem (issues #59 #61);* Fixed problem with special/accented characters on save/load DLC template and Tones (XML) (issue #54);* Fixed HandShape ChordId field is wrong type (issue 66). 1.4.0.0:* Added 'SNG/Package 2 Tablature' (ASCI) converter [thanks to Thierry Steinberg];* Added 'Packer/Unpacker' CLI (Using 'packer.exe' users can pack/unpack a song in command line);* Added 'Build' CLI (Using 'packer.exe' users can build a song in command line from Rocksmith DLC template *.dlc.xml)[thanks to Adam Sloboda]* Added an option to recreate SNG on 'Packer/Unpacker' tab;* Added an option to specify PersistentID and MasterID on arrangement (this feature allow user to maintain scores after rebuild a song)[thanks to Adam Sloboda];* SongAppId list moved to a Xml file (now users can add new AppId);* Several fixes and minor improvements. 1.3.0.0:* Added fully support for PS3 custom songs (generate edat files);* Fix US holiday pack ID;* Fixed executable name;* Minor bug fixes. 1.2.0.1:* Added partial support for PS3 custom songs (generate PSAC files, but need other tool to encrypt to .edat and pack into .pkg file);* Fixed a problem where bass tones were not labeled as bass tones;* Added a few APP_ID's, and fixed the Rush ones;* Minor bug fixes. 1.1.5.2:* Fixed problem in Ogg Converter Wwise decode in some environments;* Removed validation that requires them to have a section near the END phrase at the end of the song;* Added validation to block special characters in tone name to avoid unpacking problems and others;* Added function to allow user reorder arrangements and tones (using keyboard keys: up, down, page up, page down, -, +);* Changed packing function to preserve package signature type and all license keys of package. 1.1.5.1:* Fixed error when pack a XBox 360 multi-song DLC (DLC Pack);* Fixed the OGG decode process when path have spaces;* Added support to import tones from XBox 360 DLC packages;* Added option to decode OGG when unpack songs;* Added button to restart application. 1.1.5.0:* Added function to convert Wwise/Rocksmith OGG format to OGG default readable by EoF and players. 1.1.4.4:* Fixed problem when XBox 360 packages are generated with double size. 1.1.4.3:* Fixed the volume value don't load from DLC saved data. 1.1.4.2:* Fixed "Tone Import" on packed song. 1.1.4.1:* Fixed "Packer/Unpacker" > "Update App Id" function. 1.1.4.0:* Packer/Unpacker now supports XBox360. 1.1.3.1:* Added song volume control;* PC and XBox 360 are now with same volume level;* Changed tab order (since it's no longer necessary to use the "SNG File Creator" and "Ogg Converter" tab). 1.1.3.0:* Fixed tone bug in XBox360 packages;* Enabled XBox360 tone;* Fixed MasterID for consoles;* Removed tone reference in vocal arrangement. 1.1.2.4:* Delete temp generated SNG files when generate packages;* Fix bass hopo technique and bass chord density. 1.1.2.3:* New APP ID;* Fixed problem when edit an arrangement and try load information from XML chart. 1.1.2.2:* Fixed tone not saving when loaded. 1.1.2.1:* Little fix to import data of arrangement XML chart;* Fixed Bass arrangement not selected when imported data from arrangement XML chart. 1.1.2.0:* Automatically populate some fields information from the arrangement XML chart. 1.1.1.6:* Allow multiple Bass arrangement in song. 1.1.1.5:* Fixed tone changes not saved when name don't changed. 1.1.1.4:* Fixed a bug when try to generate a package that has no vocals arrangement. 1.1.1.3:* Changed the arrangement list to not display tone name on vocals arrangement, they don't use;* Changed the add arrangement window to show only relevant options for arrangement type;* Fixed knob settings crash error if more than 9 knob settings like with (Bass) Boutique 800;* Changes Xlock to generate in same order of the official DLC file to make easy comparison;* Added validation in DLC name to remove invalid characters. 1.1.1.2:* Fixed song partition count that set up arrangement name count, eg.: "Combo 1", "Combo 2", now Bass always is "Bass" and not "Bass 3" anymore;* Fixed title ID to default Rocksmith title ID for XBox 360;* Removed dynamic information from imported tone;* Added validation in DLC name to remove invalid characters;* Fixed BinaryVersion (arrangement type) in XBlock file that is not anymore with fixed values. 1.1.1.1:* Fixed Packer/Unpacker display position. 1.1.1.0:* XBox 360 support (tones not work for XBox at this time);* Added fields to define song name sort and artist name sort;* Fixed problem with CueTextBox, now has greater compatibility in all environments;* Fixed problem when user cancel tone editing and it's saved anyway;* Fixed app id don't selected from saved app id in saved DLC data;* Fixed field tab index in Package Creator;* Fixed problem on Ziggy Pro Converter Tab width that don't display "browse" buttons;* Fixed width of the form to view all tabs correctly.

 

 

Need to do so, yeah, but why some charters still use old pre 2.5.x.x version of toolkit wo showlights support... that sad

You think taking down old links to the outdated versions might help to jump start their brain to look up the latest version?

Tested Toolkit v2.6.0.0 on a PC custom that had the arrangement bug on lead. Repacked and tested in game. Unfortunatley it didn't fix it. Looks like the bug isn't fixed after all or am I doing something wrong? :(

Tested Toolkit v2.6.0.0 on a PC custom that had the arrangement bug on lead. Repacked and tested in game. Unfortunatley it didn't fix it. Looks like the bug isn't fixed after all or am I doing something wrong? :(

Is it the same arrangement that was not working before the fix?

Arrangement already word worked before?

 

Tested Toolkit v2.6.0.0 on a PC custom that had the arrangement bug on lead. Repacked and tested in game. Unfortunatley it didn't fix it. Looks like the bug isn't fixed after all or am I doing something wrong? :(

Is it the same arrangement that was not working before the fix?

Yes the lead guitar arrangement.

Arrangement already word worked before?

The lead arrangement didnt work before repacking.

Well i sadly have to confirm that those endless loops still happen. edb618f401d6

Well i sadly have to confirm that those endless loops still happen. edb618f401d6

Damn...Thanks for testing as well. Wish this bug could be figured out. It's the biggest problem effecting the community. I'd help, but my expertise is in web development like HTML/CSS, PHP, and web services, plus Java.

TimeIsFading, about the package crashs, in github had a discussion and L0fKa said that is a bonus arrangement issue, it's the same problem that you have? Have you a bonus arrangement in package?

Its not a sng encryption issue for sure, it could be about sng translator or what..

We taking analysis.

Sorry for taking so long to get back to you guys. I've been in a long process of moving, but it's all done now. I take back what I said previously about the latest build not fixing the "arrangements sometimes not working" bug. It does fix it!

 

This time I tried "Update SNG" when repacking it, which I should have done the first time, since the SNG encryption changed to fix this problem. Afterwards it played perfectly with no freezing. By the way, this custom didn't have any bonus arrangements.

 

I can safety say we should officially release v2.6.0.0 because I still see that bug happening to people making new customs.

We need some more time to "bake stable Toolkit" and release it to wide public. stay tuned :)

I believe I found a bug in the latest 2.6.0.0 beta. The track volume setting doesn't appear to apply to the song preview.

 

Reverting to 2.5.0.0 fixed the issue.

I believe I found a bug in the latest 2.6.0.0 beta. The track volume setting doesn't appear to apply to the song preview.

 

Reverting to 2.5.0.0 fixed the issue.

Those was done to avoid low volume Preview audio in some cases, I need to set it more quiet (like -6 by default its -4 now)Its not a bug its feature, lol.

I got Solution for broken tones, we just need to write things like this into json file 

"Tone_A": "Default","Tone_B": "","Tone_Base": "Default","Tone_C": "","Tone_D": "","Tones": [],

Tested for Lead - works.

Sorry for taking so long to get back to you guys. I've been in a long process of moving, but it's all done now. I take back what I said previously about the latest build not fixing the "arrangements sometimes not working" bug. It does fix it!

 

This time I tried "Update SNG" when repacking it, which I should have done the first time, since the SNG encryption changed to fix this problem. Afterwards it played perfectly with no freezing. By the way, this custom didn't have any bonus arrangements.

 

I can safety say we should officially release v2.6.0.0 because I still see that bug happening to people making new customs.

 

Using Update SNG is only a workaround and does not really fix the problem in the first place.

 

I usually always use the latest revision of the toolkit and it does still happen to me.

 

Now if Update SNG does really fix the package maybe its a good idea to let the toolkit run after hitting on generate at the end of the process also automatically a Update SNG to make sure that the outputted file does not get the bug.

We need to catch those small amount of songs and find what is wrong with it, cause its not encoding issue its xml2sng translation issue (as I can say)

I got Solution for broken tones, we just need to write things like this into json file 

"Tone_A": "Default","Tone_B": "","Tone_Base": "Default","Tone_C": "","Tone_D": "","Tones": [],

Tested for Lead - works.

 

And what's wrote now? Nothing?

Game won't change tone and will use default tone for each path, tones are still works..Dunno how about autotone cases (it would be broken in anyway :)We can write "Default" and nothing more for all null tones, just suggestion

 

I believe I found a bug in the latest 2.6.0.0 beta. The track volume setting doesn't appear to apply to the song preview.

 

Reverting to 2.5.0.0 fixed the issue.

Those was done to avoid low volume Preview audio in some cases, I need to set it more quiet (like -6 by default its -4 now)Its not a bug its feature, lol.

 

 Well this doesn't quite work for me. In my case the preview audio was way too loud. IMO the preview audio should match the track audio as this makes it much easier to match the volume level of official tracks. At the least you should be able to manually adjust each volume level.

For me too

 

Using Update SNG is only a workaround and does not really fix the problem in the first place.

I usually always use the latest revision of the toolkit and it does still happen to me.

 

Now if Update SNG does really fix the package maybe its a good idea to let the toolkit run after hitting on generate at the end of the process also automatically a Update SNG to make sure that the outputted file does not get the bug.

 

Now I'm confused I figured the SNG encryption process was done when generating a package, so it would be no different than "Update SNG".

 

Using Update SNG is only a workaround and does not really fix the problem in the first place.I usually always use the latest revision of the toolkit and it does still happen to me. Now if Update SNG does really fix the package maybe its a good idea to let the toolkit run after hitting on generate at the end of the process also automatically a Update SNG to make sure that the outputted file does not get the bug.

Now I'm confused I figured the SNG encryption process was done when generating a package, so it would be no different than "Update SNG".

 

Previously the toolkit would use a random IV when encrypting the SNG, so re-encrypting the same file would yield a completely different result each time.The test versions now use the same starting value each time, so each time you encrypt the same SNG it theoretically should result in the exact same file.If you still need to update the SNG with the latest build, there's likely something other than the encryption that's causing issues.If it's still not working correctly, we need copies of packages that aren't working to investigate.

shrubbery told me that since March 9th using the latest Toolkit build he has not built a randomly freezing arrangement.

 

Can anyone else claim like MadMaxx did, that it still causes the "arrangements sometimes not working bug"?

For now I can't say so, but I can stress test toolkit and try to get this issue to show, but i can say that it won't be encryption issue referenced as main problem in #112 bug..