1. Harmonix Music Systems
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How do I sync my instrument controllers on the PlayStation®4?


Rock Band 4 Instruments

  1. Make sure your PlayStation®4 is turned on and on the Main Menu.
  2. Make sure the Rock Band 4 controller that you are trying to sync has fresh batteries.
  3. From the PlayStation®4's Main Menu, navigate to Settings --> Devices --> Bluetooth Devices.
  4. Press and hold the PlayStation® button on your instrument. This is found in the center of your drum kit or next to the d-pad on your guitar.
  5. A blue light around the PlayStation® symbol should turn on and start blinking slowly. This means the controller is waiting to sync.
  6. Press and hold the small wireless button on your Rock Band 4 controller (for drums, this is a black button found on the bottom left side of the main center brain. For guitars, this is a white button found where the amp plug would be). You only need to hold down this button for a maximum of two seconds.
  7. A blue and red light on your controller should start blinking alternately. This means the controller is trying to sync with your console.
  8. Wait for the controller to show up in the list of Bluetooth Devices on your PlayStation®4. It should appear as "[Brand Instrument] for Rock Band 4" or something similar for each different controller.
  9. You will be asked if you want to connect to the controller. Select Yes.
  10. You will be asked to assign a profile to the controller. PLEASE NOTE: You must assign a profile to the controller you are syncing in order to play Rock Band 4. if you choose not to assign a profile, the controller will not sync to the console. If you do not have a profile created, you can log in as a guest by selecting Create New --> Guest Profile.
  11. After a few moments, the blue and red alternating lights will change to a solid blue light. If the light is steady and not changing colors, this means your controller has synced.
    1. Side Note: If your controller has a steady RED light, this means your controller has low batteries.
  12. If your controller continues to blink blue and red, repeat step 6 until the controller shows up under the list of Bluetooth Devices.
  13. Once your controller has synced, press the PlayStation® button to get back to the Main Menu and boot up Rock Band 4. Once in-game, press the Options button to join in and start rocking!


If you require assistance to sync your controllers, please contact PDP with any hardware defects for their products.

Older Instrument Controllers

Before you sync: You must have the original adapter that came with your legacy PlayStation® music game controller plugged in to your PlayStation®4 to play Rock Band 4 with such legacy music game controller.
 

  1. Make sure your PlayStation®4 is turned on and you have Rock Band 4 running.
  2. Make sure that the original adapter that came with your legacy PlayStation® music game controller is plugged into your PlayStation®4 console.
  3. Make sure the legacy music game controller that you are trying to sync has fresh batteries.
  4. Press and hold the PlayStation® button on your instrument. This is found in the center of your drum kit or next to the D Pad on your guitar.
  5. A red light around the PlayStation® symbol should start blinking slowly. This means the controller is waiting to sync.
  6. Press and hold the sync button on the adapter that is plugged in to the PlayStation®4 and press and hold the small wireless button on your legacy music game controller. For drums, this is a button found on the bottom left side of the main center brain. For guitars, this is a button found where the amp plug would be. You only need to hold down both of these buttons for a maximum of two seconds.
  7. The red light on your legacy music game controller should start blinking quickly. After a few moments, it will return to blinking slowly and then stop blinking all together. If the light is steady and not blinking, this means your controller has synced.
  8. If your controller continues to blink slowly, repeat step 6 until the light becomes steady. 

NOTE: PlayStation®3 controllers do not work outside of Rock Band 4. You will have to navigate into the game with your regular controller and then join in as your legacy instrument controller at the start of the game.