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Guitar Hero note charts are completely mapped by hand

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Artificial intelligence cannot appreciate a blistering guitar solo. Every single descending colored gem on the plastic instrument tracks was meticulously placed by human musicians to perfectly match the incredibly rapid strumming of legendary rock bands.

Guitar Hero note charts are completely mapped by hand
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