Greetings Rocksmith 2014 fans, hope you enjoyed the heaviness of Mastodon last week because next week is going a totally different direction!
Here’s how the reveal went down as explained by @DanAmrich:
Actually, you got it. And in my mind there were many steps. You just blew through them faster than I expected. So let me break it down:
The password is the same as Anna Cruise’s.
“Anna Cruise’s” is a homonym for “anacrusis” — the technical term for a pickup note, or the upbeat. FWIW, Upbeat is the indie label Cake founded.
Entering the password anacrusis to clue.zip reveals a WAV file with Morse code. The Morse code translates to:
prfctforlayringwithoutthndfortortingandardsigndtof itintomostovnsatthsamtimnonsticksurfacnsurscompltr lasandasyclanup
This string of letters is English, albeit “disemvoweled,” with the letter E removed throughout. I wanted to remove all four letters of CAKE but that struck me as a giveaway, so I went with just the most common letter of the alphabet.
Restoring the vowel and punctuation leads you to this:
perfect for layering without the need for torting and are designed to fit into most ovens at the same time. Nonstick surface ensures complete release and easy cleanup
That is part of a description from a five-piece set of cake pans found at
And you found all of that, working together, amazingly quickly. Well done!
These things are tricky because there are tons of you and one of me, and you are all armed with Google. I want you to win but I want you to enjoy getting there. I always try to build something that is worth your time and fun to solve, but I can’t underestimate the power of people working together in large groups. And I did not anticipate the automated morse code translator; I was kind of banking on people working that out more slowly, by ear. Lesson learned — I will find a different way to make you suffer longer next time.
The “five-piece cake set” is not accidental, either…so feel free to start throwing song guesses around. It’s a large pack, but I’m not confirming anything else until Tuesday.
For those that don’t know, CAKE has never been in any music game. It almost seemed like a given they would show up eventually but fans of both, Guitar Hero and Rock Band have been requesting the band to no avail. So here we are in 2014 expecting CAKE to release at the very least a 4 Pack!
What songs would you hope to see? Here’s our picks.
Are you excited for CAKE to hit Rocksmith 2014? Do you think they might surprise us with one of their covers? Let us know in the comments below!
Oh fun bass lines
I’d never heard of Cake before now but listening to these tracks I am PSYCHED to play them in Rocksmith!
I think the best kind of DLC is music I’ve never heard before but that sounds really fun to play.
Fuck, yes.
Listened to all songs above. Never heard of Cake or these songs, but I’m actually going to buy them all.
It’s a different style and I think I’ll enjoy playing them.
Well, IF it’s E Standard tuning. I quit buying Non-E for the time being. (Floating bridge…grrrr)
Jesus!! This is really bad
BURN
I’d like to meet the cunt who told this guy he could talk-sing anything and give him a swift boot in the balls. Never heard of CAKE and it is no wonder based on this material…
Maybe it was their albums going Platinum that told him he could
A new band to me, but I like the sound of these possibles. I think I’ll be getting this pack, these guys are pretty funky!
I don’t know this band, but it doesn’t sound too bad 🙂
Oh wait, should I react this way?
NOBODY KNOWS THIS BAND UBISOFT YOU SUCK YOU DON’T KNOW MUSIC I’M HERE TO PLAY GUITAR NOT TO EAT CAKE LOL EVERYBODY SUCKS YOU DON’T KNOW HOW TO PLAY MUSIC BECAUSE I’M VERY MATURE AND MATURE PEOPLE DON’T LISTEN TO THIS PIECEO OF SHIT
Nah I think I will react my own way ^^
Can’t wait to hear what it sounds like, I know this game got me into great new bands or deeper into other bands (Weezer, Mastodon, The Who, The Doors…) and I’m a huge fan of Rocksmith 😀 And of Riff Repeater *_*
Can we get War Pigs?
Arco arena is catchy & would be fun to learn, I know it won’t make the cut though.
Short skirt long jacket will be a fun bass line to play.
SICK!!!
some funky Cake. short skirt long jacket.
probably one of the best film clips for honesty
So many great songs, it doesn’t matter what they pick, I will buy!
Cake will be fun. Good choice.
Stick shifts and safety belts…
Guess what! You’re correct!
Personally I think we need more Rocksmith tracks with Trumpets!
Seriously though, I think diversity is a great thing about Rocksmith. Playing a broad range of styles helps me learn and there are songs I only moderately like that I love to play.
It would be good for people to remember that there is no obligation to buy each DLC. I’ve skipped quite a few recent ones, but loved the Garbage DLC which also copped a bit of hate.
I think Ween might be on the way if Cake are going to make the DLC list. Voodoo Lady anyone?
Trumpets… bring on the ska!
and Alice Donut!
I’ll take bands I never thought would be mentioned on here for 500, Alex.
I’ve been a donut fan for nearly 20 years now! My band used to cover a couple of their songs (tingler and Dorothy) and I know a few of their tracks have trumpets or trombone in them. I would love an Alice Donut pack. I’ll suggest 3 through the app.
Don’t know who Cake are and don’t care to get to know them.
Thanks but no thanks.
Another pass in a long line of passes for me…
yeah I am passing this one as well. The mastodon pack was the only one I bought in the past 2 months now.
Even more 90’s alt rock? come on ubisoft step it up, at this rate we are probably going to get a 90’s only spin-off game. I love the 90’s as much as anyone else (except for whoever is in charge of dlc lol) but this is getting out of hand.
CAKE! Now we’re getting back on the right DLC track…
I think everyones forgetting they had a new album out last year..
Im gonna guess “Whats Now is Now” or “Sick of You” are gonna be in this one. Most likely Sick of you since that was their leading single.
UBISOFT!
You finally listened!
I’m so glad you’ve stopped ignoring me. It’s been a long, long journey but finally I think we’re both getting to the point where we can accept that I was right all along. In your defense, I’m sure you didn’t intentionally pick shit music for months. It was probably…well, I don’t know. Perhaps your hand was forced.
Regardless, glory be to this new era of GOOD MUSIC IN MUSIC VIDEO GAMES. THANK YOU UBISOFT. THIS IS THE DAWN OF A NEW ERA.
If Nirvana, RATM, Def Leppard, and Duran Duran/Depeche Mode all come soon as rumored, I will be a happy camper (the latter two have 50% chance each as DLC)
Duran duran would be awesome, (for bass anyway).
And Cake will be awesome also!
Smells Like Teen Spirit Please!
That song is super easy to play. It would be uber boring on Rocksmith haha. Just look up a tab and listen to the song; you’ll be fine.
So after all this time, the band you wanted was Cake? How unpredictable.
I must say, he “went the distance” for that band.
lol.
i’m kind of surprised, too. i love how the second paragraph almost sounds like an apology for being a troll dick.
jamming some cake tunes sounds hella fun though.
I’ll be giving this a miss. Definitely not my cup of tea. David Lane is happy at last, so now that you have apparently been catered for, maybe, just maybe you can stop griping about the dlc that other people are happy to see released. 😯 Now I’m off to the bakery for some real cake. 😉
THIS (lol)
Huh. I’m actually disappointed its over.
Predictions for this pack:
It’s chocolate
Coffee icing
Strawberries on top
Cherry jam
Mmmmm
I actually laughed at that.
I’m hoping for racecar ya yas. They should add trumpet support for this pack.
I second that.. We call my daugther Yaya (her name is victoria)
yes!! yes!! A million times yes!!!! I freaking love Cake (the band and food).
Who are this people??
This week pass
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cake_(band)
Not sure if hipster or metal elitist.
I think it might be an age thing. I have to assume the user is 19/18 and missed Cake.
THEY DON’T LIKE GOOD MUSIC
Who are you to say what good music is. I like good music and this is garbage, sorry. Maybe you’ll pick up a correct opinion next time.
Garbage was weeks ago! This is Cake 🙂
WHO THE HECK DO YOU THINK YOU ARE
Maybe you need to look in the mirror, Thomas (you bring shame on that name). Good music isn’t a FREAKIN subjective thing, there’s certain unquestionable qualities that goes in to it. Obviously, explaining such a thing to somebody is a futile act. Thomas, the moron. What’s the point? I could spend my time jerking off and have more to show for it. My cum soaked hands hold more value than your entire body. Fuck you. Do you seriously think you can tell me I’m wrong about music? I AM music. I know more than you, I listen to more than you and I understand more than you.
Correct opinion next time? Here’s an opinion for you: THERES NO SUCH THING AS AN OPINION. I’M RIGHT, YOU’RE WRONG.
You sound like a lot of fun at parties
“I listen to more than you”
Sorry man, those Nickleback records and dad’s old 45s ain’t gonna cut it.
https://imgur.com/Fdia2sg
I don’t even know why I bother responding to you, but you are an ignorant piece of shit. I won’t argue with you because clearly there is no point. You can’t argue with stupid.
https://imgur.com/ODHelx1
I Will Survive would be incredible for both instruments (dat bass doe), but i don’t know If the fact that it’s a cover (kinda) would reduce the possibility of making it to the game…
Friend is a four letter word would be awesome, i really hope for that song!