Skip Rocksmith 2014 intros & enable direct input

UPDATE: You should no longer need to use this mod. I would suggest using RS Mods by this clever feller called Lovrom8, he has an amazing project on his GitHub https://github.com/Lovrom8/RSMods.

To get compatibility through ASIO supported hardware, I suggest using RS_ASIO developed by another genius named mdias over at GitHub https://github.com/mdias/rs_asio/releases

Get rid of those annoying splash screens when the game boots up, and use your time getting better on your instrument instead!
Also added an additional 'cache.psarc' that enables direct connect and skips intros.

Steps:
1. Download the modified cache.psarc from the link below.
2. Navigate to your '\steamapps\common\Rocksmith2014' folder
3. Replace the 'cache.psarc' in your Rocksmith2014 folder with the modified one.

Important!
1. In Rocksmith.ini the "MaxOutputBufferSize" must have the value of "0" or equal your connected hardware drivers buffer size to avoid crackling and artificial noise.
2. Windows sound input format must be set to 48000Hz; or the game will not recognize your hardware input.
3. If the game hangs or infinitely loads/stuck at a white screen with a pick in the right-corner upon launch; use ALT+F4 to terminate the game process and re-launch the game.

Skip intros only:
Mirror 1: https://www14.zippyshare.com/v/NcHVVPhp/file.html
Mirror 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zm_6RQcAju2vnOYSyju-YBMUwQfjL-Fy/view?usp=sharing
VirusTotal Scan: https://www.virustotal.com/#/file/2f30451109d774070c7c9c580c05fdfa50a3e450049b5424d803fd3c9a7ad033/detection

Skip intros & enable direct input:
Mirror 1: https://www25.zippyshare.com/v/4RaCW2gE/file.html
Mirror 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bK9oU8BWd-Z3g7lypHn0KrRN20ePV2aB/view?usp=sharing
VirusTotal scan:
https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/b54bca69e751465e9b3977c4b18e57e547e6fbb64c8592789a06af6be038f61d/detection

Display of direct input image

[Immortalist]

Now working. No skipping intro. Just a white blank page with RS logo at bottom right.

[flam]

rip zippyshare, any chance to get the zippyshare links updated to another hosting site? anybody in the comments got the file and can upload to dropbox or somewhere pl0x?

[Sassy]

This work with scarlett audio input?

[MsigorBr]

I dont know why but for some reason for me not worked the skipped into.
Just the logo of the Rocksmith loading infinity...

[락스미스]

on windows = Guitar sound crystal clear
nocable patch = game input ok but no guitar sound
microphone mode = game input ok but no guitar sound
direct connect = cracking noise.

Input 16bit 2channel 38000 DVD
output 16bit 38000 DVD
Maxoutputbuffersize = 0
Guitar input USB cable "Rock Pro - infrasonic"
What am I doing wrong?

[jcgato98]

Is there any way to add a count in that a practicing band can sync with? I can, for the most part, follow a bass line along if I have the Rocksmith screen in front of me. However, everybody's else starting point may not be synced with my screen....

[Chuck_Strut]

Thank you very much this worked on my Linux install.

[ND4SPD]

Causes game to hang at boot.

[agwagabagagwaba]

Thank you so much for this. I've had to deal with the shitty intro for years.

[Erkko]

Hi,
any possibilities doing the same hack for Mac version of Rocksmith? Changing the file with existing one on Mac causes a grey screen and nothing happens.