

See the Resources section to download it. 'Frets on Fire' is a free, open-source program that runs on Windows, Mac and Linux.See References for tips for to getting the X-Plorer Controller to work with Ubuntu.Step 8 Guitar Hero 3 Controller DriverĬlick on 'Update Driver.' Allow Windows to 'Search Automatically.'Ĭlose the X-plorer Controller window once Windows updates to the latest driver. Open the 'Xbox 360 Controller for Windows' entry. Step 6įind 'Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class.' Expand the category by clicking on the '+.' Step 7 Step 5ĭouble-click on 'System' and click on 'Device Manager' in the left column. Select 'Control Panel.' Click on 'Classic View' in the left column.

Step 3Ĭlick on the 'Start' button after the 'Installing new hardware' icon disappears from the task bar. Windows should automatically detect the controller and will automatically install required hardware drivers. About Xpadder: the first answer of this reddit subject explains how to use a GH controller on a PC using Xpadder. The Guitar Hero Live guitar controller will work on the following platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360. Besides trying that, I'm doubting a driver that fixes this is out there. I tried using the guitar before with the game, but I had to use software like 'JoyToKey', but it seemed to mess up with the strum bar and stuff. I have the PS3 Guitar Hero 3 Controller and the software on my PC. Xbox 360 are designed from the start to use with Windows PCs, and drivers for PlayStation 3 controllers were created that allow those controllers to be used on PCs as well, so many gamers hoped that the realistic drum controller set from the game could also be used with a PC. 'Guitar Hero: World Tour' adds new instruments to the 'Guitar Hero' franchise, including a drum set with cymbals.

However, when plugging my 'Guitar Hero X-plorer' in to a USB slot, everything except the model is either unknown or unavailable. I'm running Windows 7 which should be able to run Xbox controllers without the need for any extra installation. Plug the X-Plorer Controller's USB cable into an available USB port on the computer.
