How to sync instrument controllers on Xbox One for Rock Band 4

Sync Rock Band 4 instruments

1. Turn on your Xbox One.
2. Insert fresh batteries into your Rock Band 4 instrument controller.
3. Press and hold the Xbox button on the instrument.
   • Drums: Center of the drum kit
   • Guitar: Next to the d-pad
4. Wait for the white light to blink slowly. This means the controller is ready to sync.
5. Press and hold the sync button on your Xbox One, then press and hold the wireless button on the instrument for up to two seconds.
   • Drums: Black button on the bottom-left of the main unit
   • Guitar: White button near the amp plug
6. Watch the light on the instrument:
   • Flashing quickly: syncing in progress
   • Solid light: successfully synced
7. If the light keeps blinking slowly, repeat step 5.

If you still need help, refer to the Xbox support page (Opens in a new tab) or contact PDP support (Opens in a new tab) for hardware issues.

Sync older instrument controllers

Check the Rock Band 4 instrument compatibility chart (Opens in a new tab) to confirm your controller is supported. You must use the Legacy Game Controller Adapter.

1. Turn on your Xbox One.
2. Connect the Legacy Game Controller Adapter to your console.
3. Insert fresh batteries into your controller.
4. Press and hold the Xbox 360 button on the controller.
5. Wait for the green light to blink slowly.
6. Press and hold the sync button on the adapter, then press and hold the wireless button on the controller for up to two seconds.
7. Watch the light on the controller:
   • Rotating light: syncing in progress
   • Solid green light: successfully synced (indicates player number)
8. If the light keeps blinking, repeat step 6.
9. Press the Start button to join the game.

Note: The Legacy Game Controller Adapter uses a single profile. All players share one Gamertag, and only the first player’s scores are tracked.