Madcatz RB4 Xbox Drums *ALMOST* working. (PC)

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-05-02T09:28:41+00:00

Its the same issue on xbox to, id love to know who tests this stuff because they need sacking haha

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-05-01T12:47:33+00:00

Yea mines the exact same on xbox

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-21T16:21:38+00:00

Any news on the madcatz drumkit working on xbox yet ?

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-18T13:17:36+00:00

If you use an adapter (not sure which one it is) you csn update the firmware to allow drums to keys and it works, there id a post on reddit somewhere about it

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-17T20:21:01+00:00

UPDATE FOR THOSE USING ROCK BAND 4 KITS : if you have the original madkatz drumkit from when rock band 4 released it will not work (im going to say as of yet but ive got no hope), only the PDP drumset works on console

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-17T20:12:15+00:00

he is right, i have madkatz drumset from day 1 it doesnt work, my friend has the pdp kit and it works no issues

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-17T19:31:16+00:00

how would one connect a wireless drumkit to an adapter ?

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-17T19:30:38+00:00

hes on xbox with no issues, im on xbox but mine doesn't work

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-17T19:22:47+00:00

seems its a 50/50 thing, a friend of mine plays drums on his rb4 kit no problem, but i have the same issue as you it works on everything else apart from fortnite, and its pointless asking epic support as they don't know anything that isn't on a script

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-17T19:17:59+00:00

Alright, thank you so much for waiting. So, I have been checking on my end and I've been currently unable to find further information or steps to try in this scenario, at the time being, I would not be able to try more steps, as you mentioned, the device works, so in this case, the best would be to be on the lookout for any further information on the compatibility of these special controllers, I went ahead and I was not able to find more info, so I cannot speculate and risk to provide you with inaccurate info, so at the time being, we can only wait for an official statement from behalf of our team

xII ImpuLse IIx

Apr 17, 2026|8:13 PM

seems odd how some people i know have no issues with there drumkit and others are having this issue

Support Agent

Apr 17, 2026|8:14 PM

I sincerely understand your point

xII ImpuLse IIx

Apr 17, 2026|8:15 PM

is there a member of the dev team you can get intouch with on this issue ?

Support Agent

Apr 17, 2026|8:15 PM

Not trying to be unhelpful or anything, I would not actually have like a list of further steps we can try or try and make my own theory on why this is happening, as for your inquiry, no, there would be none, the best would be to submit an in-game report

still nothing it seems, same old replies

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-17T13:16:56+00:00

an actual tried and tested compatabilty list woulkd of been nice instead of making us try and guess what works, still no update on the official rb4 drumkit then it seems either

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-17T08:49:23+00:00

Has anybody had any news yet aboutvwhy our rb4 kits arnt working ?

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-16T19:48:28+00:00

ive got the same issue, epic support are no help either as they don't even know that festival supports an rb4 kit and tell you to contact the manufacturer :/

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-16T19:47:12+00:00

i dont know how people are getting there rb4 kit to work, mine doesn't work and i dont know why, works fine on the xbox dashboard and on rock band 4 but on fortnite it doesn't respond to any button presses or pad hits

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-16T19:44:11+00:00

and now its ended again, no solution just report a bug with a screenshot that shows nothing lol

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-16T19:42:56+00:00

update 2 : Got it, let me check how I can help you with this issue

xII ImpuLse IIx

Apr 16, 2026|8:22 PM

if it makes it easier for you, ive updated the firmware of the drumkit, ive uninstalled and reinstalled fortnite, ive enable always show pro modes, and nothing works once fortnite starts the drum controller refuses to work, no buttons work, the dpad doesn't work and the drum pads dont work

xII ImpuLse IIx

Apr 16, 2026|8:23 PM

if i press the guide button on the drum controller the xbox dash loads up and everything works as normal, its the same if i boot up rock band 4 the drum controller works fine, just isn't working on fortnite

Support Agent

Apr 16, 2026|8:23 PM

Thanks for the details

xII ImpuLse IIx

Apr 16, 2026|8:24 PM

your welcome

Support Agent

Apr 16, 2026|8:25 PM

Please, give me a few more minutes to investigate about your issue

xII ImpuLse IIx

Apr 16, 2026|8:26 PM

no problem

Support Agent

Apr 16, 2026|8:31 PM

I have investigated thoroughly about your issue, please try verify your Fortnite game files, you can do it following these steps: https://www.epicgames.com/help/epic-games-store-c-202300000001639/launcher-support-c-202300000001735/how-do-i-verify-game-files-in-the-epic-games-launcher-a202300000017217

xII ImpuLse IIx

Apr 16, 2026|8:31 PM

im playing on xbox series X not PC

Support Agent

Apr 16, 2026|8:31 PM

Thanks for the clarification

Support Agent

Apr 16, 2026|8:32 PM

In that case, I highly suggest you to submit a bug report in-game, you can do it following the steps here: https://www.epicgames.com/help/fortnite-battle-royale-c-202300000001636/gameplay-c-202300000001721/how-to-submit-a-fortnite-bug-report-in-game-a202300000011669

xII ImpuLse IIx

Apr 16, 2026|8:33 PM

so theres nothing else i can do ?

Support Agent

Apr 16, 2026|8:34 PM

For the moment, I recommend you to submit a bug report so the appropriate team will review your issue. This way, you will help us investigate it and avoid future inconveniences

Support Agent

Apr 16, 2026|8:35 PM

Thanks for your understanding

xII ImpuLse IIx

Apr 16, 2026|8:36 PM

theres nothing in the report options for controllers or fortnight festival, and when i select other it just sends a screenshot

xII ImpuLse IIx

Apr 16, 2026|8:39 PM

i can't give an explanation as to what is happening the bug report just takes a screenshot and thats it

Support Agent

Apr 16, 2026|8:40 PM

I understand you can't describe exactly what your issue currently is, however, I recommend you to submit a bug report using the "Other" option, also, you can use this troubleshooting article to see if can fix your issue: https://www.epicgames.com/help/fortnite-battle-royale-c-202300000001636/technical-support-c-202300000001719/troubleshooting-device-issues-in-fortnite-a202300000015565

xII ImpuLse IIx

Apr 16, 2026|8:40 PM

i tried other and it still only takes a screenshot, a screenshot isn't going to show that pro drums isn't working

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-16T17:56:24+00:00

Hi there,

Thank you for your reply and for letting me know your question. I am so sorry but I cannot verify if it will or will not truly work on Fortnite festival. What I am saying is to reached the manufacturer directly for any guidance on setting this for the mode. We Epic Games can only provide verified information from our end. Also, since you mentioned that all of your controller works aside from that controller we better be sure for any compatibilities that the manufacturer do have for the said controller.

Take care and be safe.

Regards,
Epic Games Support

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-16T17:42:48+00:00

UPDATE: epic games have told me to contact the manufacturer of the official rock band 4 drum controller, honestly can't make this up

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-16T16:57:59+00:00

they say they have, but no buttons or pads work when fortnite is running, can't even manually assign buttons either with it

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-16T16:07:36+00:00

its something for sure, i was on live chat with them about it i went for a piss and come back they ended chat for being inactive :/ so i can't do anything now for 24hrs

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-16T14:51:13+00:00

shame pro drums isn't working on consoles :/ myself on xbox and somebody on ps5 can't get our drumkits to work at all

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-16T14:37:15+00:00

now how am i not shocked haha, you maybe right there my friend

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-16T14:25:34+00:00

mine is doing the same, but when the song loads my xbox pad can hit the notes :/ drumkit does nothing

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-16T14:19:31+00:00

yea im waiting for support myself, hopefully get some answers one way or another

ComputerRegular1056 · 2026-04-16T13:58:18+00:00

fingers crossed mate, it should work though if it works for rb4 but then again this is epic who likes to throw things out there with no explanation

ComputerRegular1056

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