Great game

But, when I almost have a 100 note streak one of the notes go up half-way then down.

Stellar.

I personally love the complication - however, the mini-game seemed to be slightly annoying.

I adored the first game... this is just an improvement.

Too complicated!

It would have been better if you had kept the old song builder system and removed the need to play that retarded mini-game when performing, but kept all the other stuff. All the new features are definitely an improvement, but it makes it way too complex.

Never have I been so impressed!

Absolutely incredible! I never would have imagined that you could improve so much on the first one.
5 Things I liked:
1)Ridiculous Amounts of Customization
--I can finally get this music outta my head
2)Ingenious Fret-to-Strum/Progression System
--Most of the reviewers find it difficult but after playing with it for about 5 minutes I began to get how it worked
3)Tabs
--Not only for guitars but for the drums too!
4)You actually have a game
--Not just a music maker but a full-blown game with goals and achievements!
5)Customizable Characters
--Not really needed but definitely a plus. I made me and a couple of my homies! :D
5 Things I didn't like:
1)Under-explained
--Unless you understand a little about guitar this game is a little difficult to comprehend. Over-explanation of a system this complex would be a plus for most people.
2)Unsycing Moments
--Tracks have a tendency to unsyc (guitar coming in half a beat to late for example and sounding awkward or pieces not flowing into each other even though it's the same thing)
3)Can't Break Down the Track Enough
--I can't change overall tempo
--Or get to the single beat of a measure. Most of the time it's one measure broken into two pieces; Beats 1&2 in one and 3&4 on the other
4)Concert Playing
--Wasn't a big fan of the game side of it but that's more personal preference than anything. Worked well and enjoyed it more than FFR at least
5)Fan Base
--Kinda felt Rock Band esque

Complication but good job

as well with agreeding with "jow3st" , this game unlike the first one. requires too many adds. in the previous game it was just click click click test. and you had your music. i can see this having much better music and beats but way more time consuming. overall. it was a decent experience but i lost interest very quickly. i'd hate to say alot of your time was wasted and had gone into the game the wrong way. but maybe you can lighten things up a bit. you did a 15/10 job. this game has amazing potential but doesent fit in my game favorites. sorry and great job! im gonna go play the first one now :)