Configuration Pages

yep. they're up, I think

_posts/requirements.md → _posts/1000-01-01-requirements.md

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-# Requirements:
+---
+title: Requirements
+author: Carl Mylo
+date: 1000-01-01
+category: English
+layout: post
+---
 
 You will need:
 * _A copy of Rock Band 3 for the PS3 on your computer. (BLUS-30463 version)_

_posts/1000-01-01-installation.md → _posts/1000-02-01-installation.md

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 ---
 title: Installation
 author: Carl Mylo
-date: 1000-01-01
+date: 1000-02-01
 category: English
 layout: post
 ---
 
 Before starting the installation process, **make sure your drivers and operating system are up to date**.
 
+## Downloads
+
 **Let's start by downloading 7-Zip**, which will open the compressed .7z archives most of these downloads will be stored inside of. **If you already have 7-Zip** or an alternative installed, you can **skip to the next steps.**
 
 [**[Click here to go to 7-Zip's download page]**](https://www.7-zip.org/download.html).
@@ -45,6 +47,7 @@ _**If you're using a Chromium-based browser like Chrome or Edge, MAKE SURE YOU R
 Once again, the picture below links to the download page.
 [![A screenshot of Sony's "How to update PS3 console system software" page with the "Update using a computer" subcategory expanded.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/inst/fwpage.png)](https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps3/system-software/ "How to update PS3 console system software")
 
+## Initializing
 
 Now, **go to the folder where you extracted RPCS3.** Keep this folder open in the background. **Open up RPCS3**. **Tick "I have read the Quickstart guide" and "Do not show again", then click "Continue."**  
 ![A screenshot of RPCS3 welcoming the user to RPCS3, with the mouse cursor hovering over "Continue."](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/inst/rpcs3init.png "Welcome to RPCS3")

_posts/1000-01-03-useraccount.md → _posts/1000-03-01-useraccount.md

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 ---
 title: User Account
 author: Carl Mylo
-date: 1000-01-03
+date: 1000-03-01
 category: English
 layout: post
 ---
+
 In RPCS3, go to **Manage > User Accounts** 
 ![RPCS3 showing "User Accounts" option under the "Manage" menu.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/conf/rpcs3user.png "RPCS3: User Accounts")
 

_posts/1000-01-04-rpcn.md → _posts/1000-03-02-rpcn.md

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 ---
 title: RPCN
 author: Carl Mylo
-date: 1000-01-04
+date: 1000-03-02
 category: English
 layout: post
 ---

_posts/quickconfiguration.md → _posts/1000-04-01-quickconfiguration.md

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-# Quick Configuration:
+---
+title: Quick Configuration
+author: Carl Mylo
+date: 1000-04-01
+category: English_Configuration
+layout: post
+---
+
 These files are meant for those that just want to play with minimal setup. It is still strongly suggested that you do [[custom configuration]](https://github.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/tree/main#custom-configuration) to tweak to what's best for your computer.  
 [[**Rock Band 3 Deluxe must be installed**]](https://rb3dx.neocities.org/) but if it's not already installed, you're not reading this guide and should go back and read it.  
 
@@ -11,6 +18,6 @@ Players who want to use [[microphones]](#audio), [[Wired Pro Guitar and USB/MIDI
 To use these, **click on the settings you want to download then extract the ZIP archives in the folder where you extracted RPCS3**. It should combine folders automatically if you did it right.  
 In the GIF example below, the "Recommended" requirements settings archive (recommended.zip) was downloaded and its contents were moved into RPCS3's folder.
 
-![A GIF of "config" and "dev_hdd0" from "recommended.zip" being moved into its proper location in RPCS3's folder.](images/cust/quickconf.gif "Recommended.zip")
+![A GIF of "config" and "dev_hdd0" from "recommended.zip" being moved into its proper location in RPCS3's folder.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/quickconf.gif "Recommended.zip")
 
 For more info on these settings, [[check the Readme for the settings repository]](https://github.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/tree/main/config/customconfig#about).

_posts/1000-05-01-customconfigurationstart.md

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+---
+title: Custom Configuration - Start
+author: Carl Mylo
+date: 1000-05-01
+category: English_Configuration
+layout: post
+---
+
+**Right click on Rock Band 3** in RPCS3, then click on “**Create Custom Configuration From Default Settings**”.  
+![A screenshot of RPCS3's right click menu, showing "Create Custom Configuration From Default Settings" highlighted](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/rpcs3customconfig.png "Create Custom Configuration From Default Settings")
+
+This may seem overwhelming because of the sheer number of options, but I have color-coded the settings that require adjustment. Anything not colored should be left alone.
+
+| COLOR | MEANING |
+|---|---|
+| ![A green square with a dashed outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/biggreen.png "Green Square") | **REQUIRED** |
+| ![A blue square with a dotted outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/bigblue.png "Blue Square") | **Performance Tweaks** |
+| ![A tan square with a solid outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/bigtan.png "Tan Square") | **Recommended** |
+
+We'll go tab by tab, starting with CPU.

_posts/cpu.md → _posts/1000-05-02-cpu.md

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-## CPU
+---
+title: Custom Configuration - CPU
+author: Carl Mylo
+date: 1000-05-02
+category: English_Configuration
+layout: post
+---
 
+![A screenshot of Rock Band 3's CPU custom settings, showing SPU XFloat Accuracy, SPU Block Size, Preferred SPU Threads, and Thread Scheduler highlighted in blue with a dotted outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/cpu.png "CPU")
 
-![A screenshot of Rock Band 3's CPU custom settings, showing SPU XFloat Accuracy, SPU Block Size, Preferred SPU Threads, and Thread Scheduler highlighted in blue with a dotted outline.](images/cust/cpu.png "CPU")
-* ![A blue square with a dotted outline.](images/cust/smallblue.png "Tan Square") **Improved performance, depending on machine**: 
+* ![A blue square with a dotted outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/smallblue.png "Tan Square") **Improved performance, depending on machine**: 
 	* **Change "SPU Block Size" to "Mega"** - Ties smaller SPU compiled together, which requiring fewer cores/threads. Drastically speeds up game startup time on certain machines.
 	* **Change "Preferred SPU Threads" to "1", "2", "3", or "4"** - May help prevent stutter caused by CPU overloads on systems with fewer cores/threads. **Start at 4 and lower it one by one until it improves**.
 	* **Change "Thread Scheduler" to "RPCS3 Scheduler", or "RPCS3 Alternative Scheduler"** - **FOR CPUs WITH 12+ THREADS ONLY!** May help with thread distribution to prevent microstutters.

_posts/gpu.md → _posts/1000-05-03-gpu.md

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-## GPU
-![A screenshot of Rock Band 3's GPU custom settings, highlighting Write Color Settings highlighted in green with a dotted outline, Framelimit, Anisotropic Filter, ZCull Accuracy, Output Scaling and VSync highlighted in blue with a dotted outline, and "Default Resolution" highlighted in tan with a solid outline.](images/cust/gpu.png "GPU")
-* ![A green square with a dashed outline.](images/cust/smallgreen.png "Green Square") **REQUIRED**: 
+---
+title: Custom Configuration - GPU
+author: Carl Mylo
+date: 1000-05-03
+category: English_Configuration
+layout: post
+---
+
+![A screenshot of Rock Band 3's GPU custom settings, highlighting Write Color Settings highlighted in green with a dotted outline, Framelimit, Anisotropic Filter, ZCull Accuracy, Output Scaling and VSync highlighted in blue with a dotted outline, and "Default Resolution" highlighted in tan with a solid outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/gpu.png "GPU")
+
+* ![A green square with a dashed outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/smallgreen.png "Green Square") **REQUIRED**: 
 	* **Enable "Write Color Buffers"** - Characters will have severe graphical bugs without this.
-* ![A blue square with a dotted outline.](images/cust/smallblue.png "Blue Square") **Tweak depending on graphics card**: 
+* ![A blue square with a dotted outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/smallblue.png "Blue Square") **Tweak depending on graphics card**: 
 	* **Enable "VSync"** - Reduces screen tearing and may lead to a more stable framerate. Slightly increases input latency. **Do not enable this with the frame limiter**.
 	* **Change "Frame Limit"** 
 		* Set it to "Off" to use higher VBlank Frequencies, which may introduce jitter, **or if you're using VSync.**
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 		* "Bilinear" uses smoothing to scale the image up. This may cause the game to look blurry. This can cause the game to look blurry.
 		* FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) uses complicated math to sharpen and enhance the image when it gets blown up to your monitor's resolution. This can create odd artifacts in some instances.
 			* You can use "RCAS Sharpening Strength" below to adjust the strength of its effect.
-	* ![A tan square with a solid outline.](images/cust/smalltan.png "Tan Square") **For high-end GPUs and advanced users**: 
+	* ![A tan square with a solid outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/smalltan.png "Tan Square") **For high-end GPUs and advanced users**: 
 		* **Change "Default Resolution" to "1920x1080"**. While Rock Band 3 officially caps out at 720p, 1080p can be forced on by manually editing the configuration file or editing the game data configuration. Please refer to [the relevant guide on how to do this and what benefits there are](forcefullhd.md) after finishing up with everything else.

_posts/audio.md → _posts/1000-05-04-audio.md

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-## Audio
-![A screenshot of Rock Band 3's Audio custom settings, highlighting Enable Buffering in green with a dashed outline, Audio Buffer and Audio Out highlighted in blue with a dotted outline, and Microphone Settings, Microphone Type (Standard), Mic1, Mic2, Mic3, and Mic4 highlighted in tan with a solid outline.](images/cust/audio.png "Audio")
-* ![A green square with a dashed outline.](images/cust/smallgreen.png "Green Square") **REQUIRED**: 
+---
+title: Custom Configuration - Audio
+author: Carl Mylo
+date: 1000-05-04
+category: English_Configuration
+layout: post
+---
+
+![A screenshot of Rock Band 3's Audio custom settings, highlighting Enable Buffering in green with a dashed outline, Audio Buffer and Audio Out highlighted in blue with a dotted outline, and Microphone Settings, Microphone Type (Standard), Mic1, Mic2, Mic3, and Mic4 highlighted in tan with a solid outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/audio.png "Audio")
+
+* ![A green square with a dashed outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/smallgreen.png "Green Square") **REQUIRED**: 
 	* **Enable "Enable Buffering"** - Absolutely required by Rock Band 3. It should be enabled by default but if it's disabled, re-enable it. You should set your global settings to default while you're at it because you should've done that to begin with.
-* ![A blue square with a dotted outline.](images/cust/smallblue.png "Blue Square") **Tweak depending on audio hardware and CPU**: 
+* ![A blue square with a dotted outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/smallblue.png "Blue Square") **Tweak depending on audio hardware and CPU**: 
 	* **Adjust "Audio Buffer Duration"** depending on system.
 		* Lower values give you less audio latency but use more CPU.
 		* Higher values give you more audio latency but use less CPU.
 		* Vocalists are affected the most by this, as a higher latency creates a distracting echo. Instrument players can use calibration to compensate regardless of audio buffer setting.
 		* You can change this while the game is running, but it will require re-calibrating in Rock Band 3's system settings.
 	* **Change "Audio Out" to "XAudio2"** - This is only recommended for users on extremely low end machines as it causes weird audio problems overtime. Experiment with this setting to make sure it actually helps on your end. **Most users should stay on Cubeb!**
-* ![A tan square with a solid outline.](images/cust/smalltan.png "Tan Square") **For Vocalists**: 
+* ![A tan square with a solid outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/smalltan.png "Tan Square") **For Vocalists**: 
 	* **Set Microphone type to Standard or Rocksmith**. Standard will allow you to use mics for voice chat and singing. Rocksmith will only work for singing.
 	* **Select an input device in "Mic1", "Mic2", and "Mic3"** for vocals. If not playing vocals, Mic1 will be used for voice chat.
 	* Once again, keep in mind that playing with framerates higher than 60 may cause issues with vocal detection.

_posts/io.md → _posts/1000-05-05-io.md

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-## I/O
+---
+title: Custom Configuration - I/O
+author: Carl Mylo
+date: 1000-05-05
+category: English_Configuration
+layout: post
+---
+
 **This section is for people playing with USB/MIDI Keyboards, Pro Guitars, or MIDI Drums!**
 * **If you're not playing with a wired Pro Guitar, Pro Drums, or a USB/MIDI keyboard,** [[**skip** over **this section**].](#network)  
 * **If you're playing with a PS3 Rock Band 3 Keyboard or wireless PS3 Mustang Pro Guitar,** [[**skip** over **this section**].](#network)  
 
 **If your keyboard has a USB port**, all you need to do is **plug it into your computer**.  
-![A picture of a MIDI controller's back, showing a USB port and a sustain pedal](images/midi/usbkeys.png "USB Keyboard")  
+![A picture of a MIDI controller's back, showing a USB port and a sustain pedal](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/midi/usbkeys.png "USB Keyboard")  
 
 
 **If your keyboard only has a MIDI output, you will need a MIDI to USB interface**.
-![A picture of a MIDI controller's back, showing a 5-DIN MIDI input and output highlighted in yellow with a solid white outline, and multiple pedal inputs.](images/midi/midikeys.png "MIDI Keyboard")  
+![A picture of a MIDI controller's back, showing a 5-DIN MIDI input and output highlighted in yellow with a solid white outline, and multiple pedal inputs.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/midi/midikeys.png "MIDI Keyboard")  
 
 **The same applies to Rock Band 3 Pro Guitars** as they only have MIDI outputs.
-![A picture of a Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro Guitar, showing a 5-DIN MIDI output.](images/midi/midiprotar.png "Mustang Pro Guitar MIDI Output")  
+![A picture of a Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro Guitar, showing a 5-DIN MIDI output.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/midi/midiprotar.png "Mustang Pro Guitar MIDI Output")  
 
 Here's an example of a MIDI to USB interface. Most will come with an LED indicator to show activity. **To check that you've plugged it in correctly, you should see “MIDI In” blinking when you press a key**.  
-![A picture of a MIDI to USB interface.](images/midi/miditousb.png "MIDI to USB interface")  
+![A picture of a MIDI to USB interface.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/midi/miditousb.png "MIDI to USB interface")  
 
 
 **If you have an audio interface, you may already have a way to plug in MIDI** to your computer, as some audio interfaces come with MIDI inputs. For example, this Scarlett has MIDI connections in the back.  
->![A picture of a Focusrite Scarlett's rear, showing a USB port, and 5-DIN MIDI input and output.](images/midi/midifs.png "Focusrite Scarlett MIDI in/out")  
+>![A picture of a Focusrite Scarlett's rear, showing a USB port, and 5-DIN MIDI input and output.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/midi/midifs.png "Focusrite Scarlett MIDI in/out")  
 
 
 **If everything's connected**, let's go ahead and **focus on RPCS3's I/O tab.**
 **YOU MAY HAVE TO MAKE THE WINDOW WIDER TO READ THE OPTIONS!**
-![A screenshot of Rock Band 3's I/O custom settings, showing Emulated MIDI Devices, device type, and device selection highlighted in tan with a solid outline, and Pad Handler Mode highlighted in blue with a dotted outline.](images/cust/io.png "I/O")
-* ![A tan square with a solid outline.](images/cust/smalltan.png "Tan Square") **For third party Keyboard and wired Pro Guitar players**: 
+![A screenshot of Rock Band 3's I/O custom settings, showing Emulated MIDI Devices, device type, and device selection highlighted in tan with a solid outline, and Pad Handler Mode highlighted in blue with a dotted outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/io.png "I/O")
+* ![A tan square with a solid outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/smalltan.png "Tan Square") **For third party Keyboard and wired Pro Guitar players**: 
 	* 🎹 **Keyboard Players: Leave your "Emulated MIDI type" on "Keyboard" and select your keyboard or MIDI interface in the drop-down menu next to it.**.
 	* 🎸 **Pro Guitar Players: Change your "Emulated MIDI type" from "Keyboard" to "Guitar (17 Frets)" if you have a Mustang Pro Guitar, or "Guitar (22 Frets)" if you have a Squier Pro Guitar, then select your MIDI to USB interface in the drop-down menu next to it**.
 	* 🎸 🥁 **Pro Drums Players: Change your "Emulated MIDI type" from "Keyboard" to "Drums", then select your MIDI Electronic Drum Kit or MIDI to USB interface in the drop-down menu next to it**.
 
 Visit the instrument repo if you're using a [[Xbox 360]](https://github.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/tree/main/instrument-repo/Xbox%20360%20Rock%20Band%203%20Keyboard#readme) or a [[Nintendo Wii]](https://github.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/tree/main/instrument-repo/Wii%20Rock%20Band%20Keyboard#readme) Rock Band 3 Keyboard connected via MIDI to USB. Also visit the instrument repo if you're on a [[MIDI Drum Kit]](https://github.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/tree/main/instrument-repo/MIDI%20Drums#readme) and wish to adjust mappings.
 
-* ![A blue square with a dotted outline.](images/cust/smallblue.png "Blue Square") **Tweak depending on CPU**: 
+* ![A blue square with a dotted outline.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/cust/smallblue.png "Blue Square") **Tweak depending on CPU**: 
 	* **Change "Pad Handler Mode" to "Multi-threaded"** if you have a CPU **with more than 12 threads.**
 
  **If your instrument isn't detected in the drop-down menu, click on "Save custom configuration", close the Custom Configuration window, then right click on Rock Band 3 to reopen it. If that doesn't work, restart RPCS3.**  
 
 As **keyboards don't have PS3 buttons, the first octave is** reserved **for mapped keys**. Use the picture below as a reference. I **strongly** suggest putting labels on your keyboard to remind you of what each key does along with color ranges. **The** keyboard's **pitch knob should be mapped to the touch strip and modulation wheel and sustain pedal should be mapped to Overdrive deployment.**
-![A picture of a 37 key keyboard, showing the second octave mapped to PlayStation buttons, C3 to E3 under a red color, F3 to B3 under a yellow color, C4 to E4 under a blue color, F4 to B4 under a green color, and C5 under an orange color.](images/midi/keysctrl.png "MIDI Keyboard Reference")
+![A picture of a 37 key keyboard, showing the second octave mapped to PlayStation buttons, C3 to E3 under a red color, F3 to B3 under a yellow color, C4 to E4 under a blue color, F4 to B4 under a green color, and C5 under an orange color.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/carlmylo/rb3-pc/TheGreatSplit/assets/images/midi/keysctrl.png "MIDI Keyboard Reference")