What controllers and devices can I use to play Clone Hero?

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Clone Hero supports a wide range of input devices and runs on five platforms. According to the official site, it is playable with any 5 or 6 fret guitar controller, any MIDI drum kit, any game controller, and even your keyboard. The game runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS.

Supported controllers

Controller type Supported Notes
5-fret guitar controller Yes Any 5-fret guitar controller
6-fret guitar controller Yes Any 6-fret guitar controller
MIDI drum kit Yes Any MIDI drum kit
Standard game controller Yes Any game controller
Keyboard Yes Playable directly with your keyboard

The key detail is that Clone Hero does not require official or game-specific hardware. The official description uses "any" for each controller category, so a guitar controller, MIDI drum kit, or gamepad you already own should work as an input device.

Supported platforms

Clone Hero is a cross-platform game. The official site lists these operating systems:

  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Linux
  • Android
  • iOS

This means you can play on a desktop, laptop, or mobile device without being locked to a single OS.

Game modes that use these controllers

Your controller choice connects to how you play. The official site names three instrument roles and three ways to play:

  • Instruments: Drums, 5-fret Guitar, 6-fret Guitar
  • Modes: Local play, online multiplayer, global leaderboards

So a MIDI drum kit fits the Drums role, a 5-fret or 6-fret guitar controller fits the guitar roles, and a game controller or keyboard can serve as a general input option.

How to check your setup

  1. Identify your controller type — guitar (5 or 6 fret), MIDI drum kit, game controller, or keyboard.
  2. Confirm your device runs one of the supported platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, or iOS.
  3. Download the game from the official site. The page shows a "Download" option and a "Clone Hero Launcher," with a separate standalone download link.
  4. Connect your controller and launch the game to test input.

The current version listed on the site is v1.1.0.6142.

Where to get more help

The official site points to a Wiki for learning more, plus a Discord community, leaderboards, and releases pages. If a specific controller does not behave as expected, the Wiki and Discord are the resources the site itself directs users toward.

Quick answer

If you own a 5-fret or 6-fret guitar controller, a MIDI drum kit, a standard game controller, or a keyboard — and your device runs Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, or iOS — your setup matches what Clone Hero officially supports.