How To Install Rocksmith CDLC | NO CHERUB ROCK NEEDED | Rocksmith 2014 Custom DLC Tutorial

[@OG_Smoker82]

I’ve been playing cdlc for like 2 years and for some reason stayed for the whole video. Chainbrain is the best at tutorials

[@Chainbrain]

Farming that watch time! Doing your part! Haha, thank you dude!

[@lazaromsousa]

Same here, bro. The only difference is, I have been playing CDLC for a little longer, since March 2017, I already have more than 1200 hours on Rocksmith 2014 on PC.

[@superdantde1512]

For anyone who had the same question that I did about 15 minutes ago. Yes, this does still work even if you acquired the game in a "less than legitimate" manner. The process is mostly the same but has less automation and needs more manual intervention. If you can mod Minecraft without an automatic modder like Curseforge, then this will be a piece of cake.

[@youonlyliveonce777]

This is asking for a lot, but could you make a video tutorial by chance?

[@theguy5240]

Hey can you show us how please ?

[@TheProgGuy]

i needed this video like 3 months ago because my cdlc wasn't working at the time...i gave up and tried RS+ and hated it, so i assumed my rocksmith journey was over...THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO AUUGH

[@RicklesReal]

This was absurdly easy, I don't know why I put it off for so long. Thanks for the video!

[@tylercaponevitale]

I've been trying to solve this issue of the game not launching on my new PC for weeks, and you just fixed my issue with this video. THANK YOU!!!

[@Chainbrain]

Glad I could help!!

[@MechaPlays]

@@Chainbrain I've done the CDLC install, but my game still won't launch? any ideas? I'm running an i9-11900k CPU :/

[@emperorofsand3931]

@@MechaPlays same bro

[@Finukey]

@@emperorofsand3931 Same

[@emperorofsand3931]

@@Finukey I got it working disabling my Bluetooth, idk why but it worked

[@Retro-71990]

I recently picked up Rocksmith again and knew about CDLC, but my Realtone Cable broke, so i have to use an amp with Mic to play, pretty fun, and you can hear the notes better. loved this tutorial, and just subbed when writing this comment.. Keep up the great work, dude!

[@zachawav]

Ive been playing cdlc for a year and I didn't know the what the dd files were until now. Thanks.

[@v1ct0r326]

Thank you so much for this video. I very recently came across your channel because of my love of Sabaton. I just got a new in box copy with the cable on ebay yesterday, and am happy to report that just moments ago I managed a 75% on the easiest most beginner amount of notes on 1916. Thank you dude, truly.

[@mikejames293]

Can i just buy new in the box copy and the key will work?

[@SuperDooperKani]

Wow, absolutely useful tutorial! Thank you so much, now I know that Rocksmith has a huge community and happy to join in

[@Chainbrain]

Happy shredding buddy!

[@maxamaral2]

You are THE MAN, Chainbrain! I used to play custom songs in the past but somehow RS2014 stopped working after some update and I gave up playing. This video will give me new life on playing guitar, thank you so much!!

[@AshenBen]

Thank you so much, that actually makes the game become what we all wanted it to be from the beginning!

[@iancr22]

Great video for those uninitiated in customsforge and cdlc. Thanks for helping grow the community and keeping it strong.

[@Chainbrain]

Doing my best out here 🙏

[@FireflyJack]

This helped a bunch and got me up and running again. Thanks.

[@houstonfirefox]

I installed this for Rocksmith 2014 Remastered (purchased from Amazon) in July of 2024 and it works just fine

[@Haze768]

just got a new pc and had it on the old pc, but i needed a refresher, thanks for this!

[@macgruff69]

Thank you so much. This was super helpful. Actually that is an understatement. I didn’t even know this was possible. Then I read about Cherub Rock and thought oh cool only to read a little later that wasn’t an option anymore cuz it got taken down. I thought I had missed the boat until I saw your video. The video made it super easy to do. Awesome work! Thanks again.

[@Chainbrain]

Happy to help!

[@deplorabass1588]

I watched and learned that you can create DLC subfolders. Thanks!!

[@Chainbrain]

Time to get organized!

[@brokken2178]

Thank you for putting this patch up where people can find it. Feels good to be playing again!

[@jheartfield2052]

Quality content, as always ! I didn't expect my CDLC to appear in big in a Chainbrain video 😅 (Fugazi - Blueprint, album Repeater)

[@ShadeAssault]

Late to the game, got Rocksmith 2014 on release and only dabbled slightly. Been getting into guitar more (Was a Bass player 10 or so years ago). Gonna use this to teach myself some songs to keep myself motivated to keep learning. Thanks for the info!

[@TheSabatuer]

Same here, only just got into the game as a bass player! I was originally a guitar player ffor many years, but i couldnt stay away from the groove and slapNpop! Gonna try setup my PC steam version for a bass player, any recommendations on plugins, custom songs,,etc?

[@lazaromsousa]

Great tutorial for people who have never downloaded CDLC, great job, Chainbrain.

[@razziade]

Thank you Chainbrain! With this instructional video, I can now learn some DEAD KENNEDYS songs...Holiday in Cambodia, Moon over Marin with my Rocksmith Remastered 2014! Thank you for the How-to video!

[@jason4906]

Thank you so much for the updated video! I had to reinstall for the first time in years and had to look up how to do this - works perfectly! Thanks!

[@Chainbrain]

Happy to help!

[@Richi42]

my game was broken on one of my pc since 6 month and this new patch resolved it!!! yeahh thank you so much !!

[@Chainbrain]

Happy to help buddy!

[@Richi42]

this game is a bit like hell it worked well three times and again it doesn't work again...@@Chainbrain

[@billymayhem]

Haven't thought of Rocksmith in years!! Now I know this is a thing I'm definitely going to check this out again! 10years on man! We're getting old! 😂🤘🏻

[@IgorValle]

OMG thank you SO MUCH!!! Just tried to get Flesh Storm from Slayer, and my fingers are BURNING, downloading now some Cannibal and Meshuggah and hope to be able to hit twitch by next year ( need to practice a lot). You a true metal hero bro!!! 🤘

[@willtrudeau4356]

Work perfect!! short and sweet bug fix Thanks alot!!!!!

[@noritsukenji]

11 thousand hours in rocksmith zamn Thanks for the guide!

[@justtommyiguess]

got a bit late to the party with rocksmith ( was already of the steam store ) still got a bit lucky and was able to get a working key for way to much money. still cheaper then 1 year of rocksmith+. and cant wait to play custom songs

[@vexxy2464]

Very nice! Ive had this game in my steam library for years but never played it since I didnt own an electric (I was an acoustic pleb as a kid). Just recently got back into learning guitar and picked up my first electric, but missed out on my chance to grab cherub rock, so im glad you dont need it anymore

[@8dEenKhdkwadsj368sndf]

Oh my goodness, I don't have to even get The Smashing Pumpkins to play CDLC? I didn't know that ... Thank you so much! I'm going to to try this when I recommend Rocksmith to somebody!

[@Cutie_Poxx]

Will try that as soon as I get home. Thank you so much!

[@Chainbrain]

Good luck!

[@randinho8872]

I only bought my first games PC 2 days before they removed it from being able to be purchased. Luckily something inside me told me to buy Rocksmith 2014 even though I hadn't played Rocksmith since about 2018. Luckily, I knew I wanted custom forge with it and watched your 2021 video on how to get the both of them working on my PC, purchased Cherub Rock and the rest is history. Saw an article a few days later saying it had been removed and then remembered I had watched one of KZbin videos from when the music broke that they would be taking it down. So thank you Chain Brain; 1. For having an easy to follow video on how to use custom forge. 2. Breaking the news about it being removed from sale. And lastly 3. For being a cool ass dude, hope I can start raiding you once I hopefully get a big enough following on Twitch as I only starting streaming 3 days ago 😅 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@xxcamcxx]

Thanks!

[@Chainbrain]

Hey, thank you! First super thanks on this video!

[@Bchulo88]

1:46 For anyone wondering, on Jun 08, 2024, I bought a sealed copy of Rocksmith 2014, and the code still worked on steam.

[@MarshalLawTV]

pirate it.

[@FrankieChaCha]

@@MarshalLawTVteach me!

[@PoopSockles]

Tutorial video alone is enough to get me to subscribe. Thanks a lot for this.

[@4Gilbertx]

Thanyou men, i had been trying a lot of time but i finally get play new songs ...

[@RedRavenNine]

Just an FYI for peeps on 8-15-2024. Bought a sealed 2014 version that came with the cable. I redeemed the code inside on Steam with no issues. And it, of course, instantly updated to 2014 remastered.

[@loco2174]

You are my hero mate!!! Thank u so much!!!

[@uelssom]

Could not be easier, could not be better and coud not be better explained. Thanks!

[@GerarGear]

Thank you so much for the tutorial!

[@rayes119]

Thanks for the tutorial!!

[@canadiansoul9401]

Hello from Brazil Thanks for your guide :) it worked perfect here now I can lean all Red Hot Chili Peppers Song :)

[@yesualeonelmendezcordoba8473]

Could you do a tutorial on how to do step 0?🙏🙏🙏 I don't have "Rocksmith" installed and I don't know how to download it🥲☹😞 Greetings from Mexico😁🙋‍♂

[@Forcedlaw]

Anyone running into the "Virus Detected" for this file, the fix on Windows 10/11 is - Click on your windows start button and type Security Open Windows Security Head to the Virus & Threat Protection tab Click on Manage Settings under Virus & Threat protection settings Turn off "Real-Time Protection" Download it, then turn back on real-time protection after.

[@rampage1345]

3:05 'oUUUTTT" Canadian detected!! haha

[@EffingGummyBear]

First time I’m seeing an update video BEFORE I get frustrated at the game not working 👍

[@tomhodder8107]

love the merch hoodie!

[@Chainbrain]

This comment made me realize that it wasn't public in my merch store, haha fixed that!

[@tomhodder8107]

@@Chainbrain very nice! Pl3ck here from the stream, now you know my real name haha

[@hardkore360]

Love the hoodie logo

[@lunaxartsy]

Have been following these steps, since Cherub Rock has been removed from the Steam store. But the CDLC won't appear in the songlist? Is anyone having the same problem?

[@samuraisaint2360]

You are the FUCKIN MAN!!!🤘🤘

[@tjdwls1221]

Thanks. Helped a lot.

[@jackinab0x600]

I see Cherub Rock has been removed from Steam, makes sense why the new method doesnt need it!

[@jkellz2919]

Thanks again easiest update ever, my mini pc wouldn't play the cdlc

[@Mr.Greeen23]

this is just amazing!

[@Jeans11234567]

Works like a charm !

[@s.nawfal6211]

hi it doesn't work on my PC, what version of windows do you use? is your rocksmith updated from steam?

[@Jeans11234567]

@@s.nawfal6211 Tbh i dont know if it was the file that did it. But i found out my cable was not fully connected in the middle part.....

[@s.nawfal6211]

​@@Jeans11234567 I managed to fix it, I had to delete an antivirus that was installed on my laptop. Probably worth mentioning in the video, AV must be disabled or deleted because when you run the exe, antivirus deleted the dll file that the exe put in the rocskmith folder. It works fine after I disable and delete the antivirus, disabling alone works bdw, but I deleted it just to be sure.

[@zeebpc]

rocksmith 2014 is not avalible on steam anymore, and buying a key anywhere costs $200+ RS+ is a disaster, required monthly subscription, no fan made customs. Its not a viable replacement. What can we do now?

[@MohamedElHanoun]

U saved the Day Thank's Man

[@MaddoxDelgado]

Never knew which file type I was supposed to download, I would tend to just click one and hope it worked. I downloaded a bunch of Breaking Benjamin and was wondering why none of it showed up and I was downloading the Mac files 😂

[@Chainbrain]

m.psarc strikes again 😂

[@devinhickman1230]

I followed all the steps in this video but my cdlc isn’t showing up in game. Please help 😭

[@cade3154]

just watched your tiktok live, i whined about my lag on xbox 360 i need this shit lol

[@dennox1]

Just a bit of info as I’m here today. I actually was able today to get hold of a steam key for Rocksmith 2014 remastered. So it is still possible to get the game in steam. Wasn’t cheap though!

[@Chainbrain]

Hey! Where did you pick it up?

[@darkwinxx]

Kinguin have keys, not cheap but also get one 😅

[@dennox1]

I mean mine was £95 $110 but when you consider the Rocksmith plus subscription it’s actually not badly priced.

[@hawaii2k]

I'm doing my part!

[@VamosFalardeAirsoft]

Legend, thank you!

[@RobertGraefeMusic]

Thanks for the video :)

[@Chainbrain]

Hope it helped!

[@velshu]

Maybe also do an updated version for suggested mods? Did a clean install on my Windows so this video came in clutch, thanks!

[@steveelpro]

Hopefully some years down the line there will be an accesible version of this for pirated versions, mainly bc getting RS2014 legally from here onwards will be harder and more expensive as time goes on, it would be such a shame if such software became unaccesible. PS: Not my case, I've been rocking RS2014 a full year now.

[@toymachinesh]

Since we have to have this discussion the repack everyone will eventually get has the DLL which is how all the content is going to work with it, in short it's not an issue at all except for RSMods and RS ASIO

[@jason4906]

@@toymachinesh Hello, do you know how RS ASIO will be affected?

[@DanAtmaja]

If you're installing FitGirl's repack, you can totally get CDLC up and running without a hitch. I haven't given it a full test spin yet; I've only tried it in Disconnected Mode since my guitar hasn't arrived. But up to this point, everything's running smoothly

[@arielllerena8355]

@@DanAtmajaI just downloaded fitgirls and I run the game and it's got some weird audio issue where it's all mad loud and distorted upon startup, and the screen size for the game is smaller than I'd like, considering just buying a steam key despite the price

[@TheLoller2]

I was wondering. During the streams you are downloading songs without closing the game. Does that require an additional mod or was i always able to do that already? Super helpful video! Thanks Chain!

[@Chainbrain]

I use rocksniffer to auto enumerate. You can also use RSMods, or you can just go to the "shop" tab and it will import annything you've downloaded

[@mattcarl2190]

Do you recommend downloading the updated patch if youve been playing the cdlc the old cherub rock way? Wasnt sure if the customsforge updated way to pmay cdlc fixed any minor glitches in the game.

[@Chainbrain]

If your CDLC is working there's no real benefit to changing the file

[@DirkScherers]

Thank you very much !!! :)

[@taitan2469]

- Ten years ago, i'm a little boy, knew Rocksmith through KZbin, learn the favourite song through someone's KZbin playing Rocksmith cuz can't afford the Rocksmith ( didn't have computer or Steam in country ) -Time flying to ten years later still with that dream, moved to another country for work, study and keeping the dream im gonna buy Rocksmith and a really nice PC and a guitar for myself someday. Till November 2023. - Build a 1000$ PC - Purchase a 900$ Jackson king V - Rent a 500$/month soundproof apartment in Tokyo AND THIS GAME DECIDED TO FUCKING CLOSE, NOT SELLING ANYMORE. I'M SORRY FOR CURSING BUT MY FEELING RIGHTNOW IS FUCKING TERRIBLE. CANNOT BELIEVE THAT AFTER 10 FUCKING LONG YEARS, AND THEN IM JUST A MONTH LATE, FUCKKKK.

[@DanAtmaja]

At this point, your only option is to sail the seven seas. I've had that happen to me too. I recently ordered my guitar 'cause I've been itching to play this game for ages, only to get hit with the fact that I can't buy the game anymore. Oh well. Thank goodness FitGirl came to the rescue.

[@whatsevenhappening8295]

best bet would be to pirate the copy at this point but don't get a virus!

[@proggz39]

Meanwhile we’re paying $1,800 for tiny studio apartments with paper thin walls in Cali

[@taitan2469]

@@proggz39 with 500$ maybe my room is as big as your closet

[@ThePonDePon]

Cdlc patch keeps getting read as a virus and won't let me download

[@arielllerena8355]

Could you do this with the cd version of the game?

[@lelehbass]

Hi, could you make a tutorial on how to set up OBS to stream Rocksmith?

[@valeriemoran6289]

thank you SO much!

[@mtn_gngr]

Hi, Although the game is like 9 years old, but you made this video for us for newbies, It is great opportunity. I would like to ask, in which case we need Cherub Rock DLC to have with Rocksmith 2014?

[@snakieandy1333]

It use to be a need for the custom dlc songs since they would all use the same dlc ID number, Not compleatly sure if thats still needed with the "new" patch but Im returning to this game after years of learning from tabs and confused as to why my custom dlc isnt working xD

[@icepanda1531]

custom song didn't appear in rocksmith 2014 , help please !!!

[@simonepalm4026]

Do you have a video for Mac?

[@TheNerdArmory]

My rocksmith STILL won't open on my 13900k PC after this video. I'm so frustrated. It gives me a key to put I assume in the game when launched, but ofc, it isn't launching anything... EDIT: I found the dll on discord and put it in the folder, now it works BUT my dlc songs aren't there. I have to imagine because my game isn't in the default c drive install that when the cdlc button is clicked, it wants to install there bu tthe folders don't exist so my cdlc install isn't actually installed?

[@qzplayspiano]

did you ever figure it out?

[@TheNerdArmory]

@@qzplayspiano I did but I don't remember what tit was... OH. I think it was my anti virus. Turning that off!

[@matrodsilver]

Very well detailed tutorial. I am a noob in the field tho, and I amconfused with the part that he says you can't get rocksmith 2014 anymore, is it not purchasable on steam? If not, Is there another way to get the game and use this method?

[@SynysterNick4620]

So I updated as the video said to, got the psarc files , but I’m not getting any new CDLC’s I download to show up In game just the ones I already had , they are all in the same folder… any ideas ??

[@rellikpd]

Them decom'ing the game and the DLC just so they can peddle their subscription service is bs. Even if they decided to decom the game those of use who still bought it legit should be able to get the DLCs. I've bought a xbox 360 version of rocksmith, a ps4 version of RS2014, and a PC version of RS2014.. and yet I cannot get anything new. Thanks for the video. sub'd

[@lukeewz]

Does anyone know if there’s a cdlc for Carry on my wayward son - Kansas? I never got to buy it before it was taken off of the store 😢

[@ringbling420]

The exe is flagged as having a virus by Windows (probably mac and linux too) whoever is publishing the exe needs to fix it so that it isn't seen as a virus any longer. Literally all it takes is to pay a few bucks to get a developer account so you can sign it as a legit download it's not hard. Anyone in 2023 will not be able to download this if they keep their OS up to date so your whole claim it works is bogus until the exe is re-signed with a developer account for each OS.

[@Chainbrain]

I download it just fine 🤷‍♂️ just click more options - allow

[@warddewulf6186]

it's a pain in the ass, but it works when using Edge and allowing it through Windows Security. needs to be fixed indeed

[@GustavoKuri]

It will be my first time download Rocksmith for PC 💻, what i need? Thanks.

[@subwerhiy]

Hi! got a question, what if I don't have Rocksmith nor Rocksmith 2014, It isn't on Steam anymore, do you know a website where I could find it?

[@ArcaneSlayer_]

What happend to all of the old in game dlcs? Ik they are off of the store but I want songs like free bird and stuff, is there a work around?

[@Mu4dD1b15]

Fitgirl repacks. Just found it last night

[@eloimlogikoi]

played RS since the 2012 and my problem always was the no cable affinity. Even when played in a pc with server CPU with 36 cores was good, I did an exe to call RS2014R and limit the number of cpu cores to 5. but this shit ubisoft cable pisses me off.

[@Chainbrain]

If I play the game for a living with the Ubisoft cable, it's good enough for everyone 🤷‍♂️

[@kazuma675]

so i had it working from this video. then all of a sudden It stopped working it wont load the songs anymore. so I removed all the songs i had downloaded when it was working and still nope. It wont load the song? any ideas how to fix or get around this? has it happened to you? figuring it might have

[@adamgarden977]

I gave the whole game a fresh install, followed the guide but when I launch it still just closes on the splash screen? Anyone have any ideas?

[@Chainbrain]

Hmm, maybe double check the installer to make sure it worked. Also if you have an oculus attached to your PC I've heard that causes issues, also Elgato products sometimes cause issue

[@gugalldiznii383]

whenever I launch the game, after several moments of white screen, I see the next image for a split second then it closes. This is after I downloaded and launched that patch mentioned in this video

[@Bulbasore-zm5qu]

I wanted to look into picking up Rocksmith again. I only had an Xbox copy. I am super bummed I can't just buy it on PC....

[@bakuliusangel500g]

newbie question, i just bought a copy of the game and theres a half second delay between my ingame guitar sound and the actual plucking of my strings. Authentic cable or third party gives me the same result and i cant seem to find a way to reduce it. Is there a fix for this? it makes the game almost unplayable since my rhythm is so fucked compared to the games rhythm. Any advicec?

[@zoemendenhall]

I have a question, it's not finding the path way to install. When I do it manually it's not working

[@AkagiRedSun]

Anyone knows getting CD-key from Amazon or eBay still works after delisting? I’ve ordered PS4 version since it has Disc and DLC is still alive for now but I want steam version for custom later on.

[@proggz39]

I doubt any CD-keys will work now that it’s delisted. You may be able to pirate it though

[@FuzyDiceNET]

installer can find rocksmith on my pc for some reason and ive moved it to all types of folders even after buying cherub rock

[@peibolvq7217]

I have all the songs I downloaded added to the dlc folder and for years they worked but now I only get a few showing up, when the files are the exact same ones that worked ever since 2016 when I first started playing Rocksmith. I dont know- what else to do, I have 1800 songs in the dlc folder and there are only like 90 songs showing

[@FireAndDamnation]

Did all the steps but the songs don't show up whenever I load up Rocksmith?

[@patrikv13]

Woah did you see prices of those CD keys?? Glad I bought it waaaaaay before

[@sidewinder7416]

Has anyone tried this on a repacked version of the game? I'd like to know if it works since you cant buy rocksmith from steam anymore