For guitarists seeking to expand their Rocksmith library beyond official releases, CDLC packs offer an enticing solution. These are collections of user-created song files (typically in .psarc format for PC/Mac or converted for consoles) that add songs not officially available—from obscure indie tracks to mainstream artists. However, using CDLC requires modifying the game, which carries both technical and legal caveats.
The biggest enemy of learning is browsing. If you spend 45 minutes downloading five individual songs, you have no energy to play. A single pack installs 100 songs in 60 seconds, leaving your entire evening free for practice.
Recommended method (PC):
Avoid:
Size: 200 songs Rocksmith’s official library is guitar-centric and male-dominated. This pack fixes that. It contains every major female pop star from 2010 to 2025. Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, and Lady Gaga. Yes, playing "Poker Face" on a distorted Les Paul is absurdly fun. The bass lines in this pack are often Grammy-worthy.
Add CDLC files:
Run the game – CDLC will appear alongside official songs in Learn a Song or Nonstop Play.