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.

 

 

Here is tutorial for the new RS2012 --> RS2014 conversion feature. Really pretty easy ...

 

1) Use unpacker, select "RS2012", check "Decode Audio", click "Unpack", select RS1 CDLC *.dat file and unpack,

 

2) In Creator select "Convert" radio button, click Arrangements "Add" button. 
"Add Arrangment" popup window opens, click "Browse".  Open the folder that contains the contents of the unpacked RS1 CDLC file.  Open folder path "GR/Behaviors/Songs" and select the RS1 Song XML file.  In "Add Arrangments" click "OK" .. popup closes.  Add other RS1 arrangements from the CDLC as desired.

 

3) In Creator "Files" select album art browse button.  Open the folder that contains the contents of the unpacked RS1 CDLC file.  Open folder path "GRAssets/AlbumArt" and select the RS1 album artwork *.dds file.
 

4) In Creator "Files" select audio browse button.  Open the folder that contains the contents of the unpacked RS1 CDLC file.  Open folder path "Audio/Windows" and select the RS1 audio *_fixed.ogg file.  Important make sure to select the *_fixed.ogg audio file.

 

5) In Creator make any other changes need e.g. add the album, artist names.  After all changes are made click "Generate".  Wait for completion prompt.

 

6) Load the new RS2014 CDLC conversion into the game dlc/cdlc folder.

 

Have fun!

 

 

EDIT and FOLLOWUP:  You can still use the above procedure to convert RS1 to RS2 CDLC if you like, or you can just use the new feature that has been added to the toolkit under the Creator tab.  Just look for the NEW radio button that says, "Convert".  The Creator will completely automate the process.  The user still has full control over RS1 to RS2 conversions, naming, tones, arrangements, ... everything asked for.

@@cozy1, we could extend import package feature for rs1 too ;)
this will negate 1,2,3,4 steps :lol:

Do you really want to automate the whole process?  The way it is allows users to selectively choose arrangements, tones, etc.  Think that is best.   Complete automation = no choices.

How will the 2012 to 2014 conversion deal with custom tones? They will still have to be created for use in 2014 right?

Complete automation = noob choices

You guys are demons, well done :D

How will the 2012 to 2014 conversion deal with custom tones? They will still have to be created for use in 2014 right?

Yes.  Custom tones will have to be created.  Otherwise Default tone is used.

 

Complete automation = noob choices

You guys are demons, well done :D

 

Well said!  I like it.

@@cozy1, we could extend import package feature for rs1 too ;)

this will negate 1,2,3,4 steps :lol:

Now I get.  You are demon master.  Good idea.  I like it.  Just so you know I had that idea days ago.

"We do what we must because we can."

 

P.S.
"But there's no sense crying over every mistake."

P.P.S
Cake is great, but it's a lie..

Would it be a good idea to have sometihng like the "add metronome arrangement as bonus arrangement" function, but for DD? So, a "add DD as bonus arrangement" function when adding an arrangement? I hate DD and I don't include it because it's just an extra step, but if that step is just enabling that function, I can see myself using it.

@@SmellyOrc, I don't think we should go that way, I like how it goes no, when you can install DD or NDD arranged CDLC, what I could add is smth like Generate DD automatically like checkbox for a Creator tab, you just tick it and it generate NDD\DD psarc's in same folder you choose, what do you think?

That would work as well.

First off, can't say enough how much I appreciate all of the effort you've put into this.  I love the toolkit!

 

I decided to test the wem conversion straight from the toolkit, but I'm getting  "could not find WwiseCLI.exe or Audiokinetic directory" exception.  I have renamed the 64 bit file to see if that would work, but it didn't.

 

I assume it's probably something I'm doing wrong on my end, but I figured I would let you know anyway. 

 

I've included a shot of the error box that comes up before the toolkit crashes:

 

http://i.imgur.com/dqo8Anp.jpg

 

 

Thanks again for everything!

@@sasmallen

Do you have Wwise 2013 v2013.2.2 or later installed?   Audiokinect Wwise needs to be installed for tool to work.  If you have it installed then do a Windows search for WwiseCLI.exe file.  Did you find it?  If not then reinstall Wwise.  Recommend installing x86 32-bit version.

@@sasmallen

Do you have Wwise 2013 v2013.2.2 or later installed?   Audiokinect Wwise needs to be installed for tool to work.  If you have it installed then do a Windows search for WwiseCLI.exe file.  Did you find it?  If not then reinstall Wwise.  Recommend installing x86 32-bit version.

 

I have Audiokinetic Wwise v2013.2.4 build 4836 installed. 

 

 

I'm going to try uninstalling that version and installing latest 32 bit version only (214.1.3)

Well that answered the first question.  What about the other?

Well that answered the first question.  What about the other?

 

 

Sorry.  Yes I can find WwiseCLI.exe.  It's located here: C:\Program Files (x86)\Audiokinetic\Wwise v2014.1.3 build 5219\Authoring\Win32\Release\bin

Before reinstall make sure you physically delete the Audiokinect Wwise folders and contents after uninstall.  Also physically delete any "WwiseProjects" that are in your "My Documents" before doing the full fresh reinstall.  You may have a buiild conflict between GUI and CLI.

 

Right click on Wwise.exe, Version, Build Number must be the same as WwiseCLI.exe, Version, Building Number.

 

Can you run Wwise GUI after reinstall?  Can you run Wwise CLI after reinstall (pops up DOS Command Window then closes)?

Before reinstall make sure you physically delete the Audiokinect Wwise folders and contents after uninstall.  Also physically delete any "WwiseProjects" that are in your "My Documents" before doing the full fresh reinstall.  You may have a buiild conflict between GUI and CLI.

 

Right click on Wwise.exe, Version, Build Number must be the same as WwiseCLI.exe, Version, Building Number.

 

Can you run Wwise GUI after reinstall?  Can you run Wwise CLI after reinstall (pops up DOS Command Window then closes)?

 

Wwise.exe is listed the same as WwiseCLI.exe (2014.1.3.5219).

 

Able to run CLI (DOS window).  Wwise GUI runs fine.  I even tested it by converting a couple of files, then using those files to create a CDLC with no problems.  Then I attempted to use the .wav file to let CGT produce wem files...it gave me the same error message.

Sorry I guess tool doesn't work with the new version of Wwise.  Will fix in next release.  Thanks for testing. 

 

For now, see if you can find Wwise v2013.2.2 build 4828 which the tool is known to work with.

 

 

EDIT:  Several users have reported success using the Wwise auto converter with any of the build series in Audiokinect Wwise v2013.2.x build 48xx

Sorry I guess tool doesn't work with the new version of Wwise.  See if you can find Wwise v2013.2.2 build 4828 which the tool is known to work with.

 

Thanks anyway, will do. 

 

I don't suppose there is any way for each user to individually point the CGT to the Wwise installation folder, or the WwiseCLI.exe file in the bin folder on each users computer?

 

Again, thanks for trying.

 

How will the 2012 to 2014 conversion deal with custom tones? They will still have to be created for use in 2014 right?

Yes.  Custom tones will have to be created.  Otherwise Default tone is used.

 

Not anymore.  I included automatic tone conversion in the new release and tones are fully editable.

i'm having trouble with the new WWise conversion, its saying "Could not find Wwise template", and a ton of error data... i can post that if you like, but i wasnt sure if this was the best place for it.

 

in general, on that topic: i LOVE that you've added that feature! converting in WWise was such an annoyance. however - i would love a workflow that involved a separate conversion. much like the DDC on a separate tab, i'd prefer the option to just hit a button and do the .wem conversion, and then point to that resulting file, rather than having it included as part of the build when i hit 'generate'. just a suggestion.

 

thanx a ton for all your work on this, its a great tool. keep it up!

 

... oh and come do a panel at magfest next year. =]

i LOVE that you've added that feature! converting in WWise was such an annoyance. however - i would love a workflow that involved a separate conversion. much like the DDC on a separate tab, i'd prefer the option to just hit a button and do the .wem conversion, and then point to that resulting file, rather than having it included as part of the build when i hit 'generate'. just a suggestion.

 

+1

 

Took the words out of my mouth, a separate tab for .wem conversion would be sweeeeeeet :D

Im on the latest revision. In the Add Arrangement window the Scroll Speed bar can be dragged below 1.0 till 0.5. Is this intended or a bug? It has always been only till 1.0 and even in the configuration tab you can at the moment only set a default scroll speed of 1.0 and not less.

 

About the Wwise convert feature in the Toolkit. I updated only recently to the newest revision of the toolkit with that feature, what i noticed is that if you enter an already converted .wem file that the toolkit will still converted it again based on the audio quality setting in the gui. A check should probably be added that does jump the convert feature of the toolkit if the .wem file is already entered using the file chooser.