Hmm, I can't seem to get the CDLC to work. I've placed the DX3D dll in the root Rocksmith folder, placed the .psarcs in the DLC folder, and they still don't show up in my Learn A Song list.
I've also tried using the exe launcher (which is the alternative option), but the same thing happens. Am I missing something obvious? Whether Steam is open or closed at the time of launching appears to make no difference.
Edit: doh, please ignore me, I'm an idiot. I'd bought the Smashing Pumpkins song pack and stupidly assumed it included the Cherub Rock dlc. It doesn't. *facepalm*
Edit The Second: Day 3. In an effort to improve my knowledge (an execution) of chords, I have ventured into the Guitarcade section of the game.
Initial (after a couple of games) reaction: this is excellent. This is where all the physical, muscle-memory-building exercises are truly held, this much is obvious. But they're in arcade game form, so it doesn't feel like rote repetition, it feels like a challenge! I'm going to enjoy this!
Later (after many more games) reaction: DAMN YOU, CASTLE CHORDEAD! YOU AND YOUR GODDAMN ENERGY-BALL-THROWING F5-CHORD-ABSORBING ZOMBIE MONSTER! I WILL KILL YOU! I WILL KILL YOU ALL! Uh...AGAIN!
Seriously, chord-switching is damn tough under pressure. Muscle memory can't come fast enough.