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What is Clone Hero?
Clone Hero is a free, cross-platform rhythm game built around classic instrument controllers. It runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS, and supports 5-fret or 6-fret guitar controllers, MIDI drum kits, standard game controllers, and even a keyboard.
Its main draw is flexibility: you can play locally, join online multiplayer, or chase scores on global leaderboards. The official site also points to a wiki, Discord, and a launcher alongside standalone downloads.
Who it suits
- Players with an old Guitar Hero or Rock Band controller who want a modern way to use it.
- Drummers with a MIDI kit looking for a practice-friendly rhythm game.
- Score chasers who care about leaderboards and consistent input handling.
A practical next step
If you already own a compatible controller, download the game, confirm your controller is detected, then calibrate audio and video latency before judging the feel — timing offset is the usual reason a rhythm game seems "off" on first launch. New players can start with the wiki and community channels linked from the site: Clone Hero.
How do I install Clone Hero on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, or iOS?
Clone Hero itself is a free, cross-platform rhythm game, and installation differs mainly by platform: desktop systems use a downloadable launcher or standalone build, while mobile platforms go through the official app stores.
Windows, macOS, Linux
- Download the Clone Hero Launcher, or use the standalone download if you prefer to manage the files yourself.
- Run the installer or extract the standalone build, then launch the game.
- For Linux, follow the same standalone route; the game runs natively, so no emulator or compatibility layer is required.
- The official releases page lists the current version (v1.1.0.6142 at the time of the site's latest update), so check there before installing to avoid an outdated build.
Android and iOS
- Install from the official app store listing for your device.
- The mobile version supports touch controls, and you can also pair a compatible controller or instrument if you want a more console-like setup.
Controllers and setup Clone Hero accepts 5- or 6-fret guitar controllers, MIDI drum kits, standard game controllers, and even a keyboard. On desktop, most USB guitar controllers and MIDI drums are recognised without extra drivers; on mobile you may need an adapter or Bluetooth pairing, and latency is worth testing before you commit to a long session.
A practical next step If you are installing on a PC, start with the launcher because it handles updates for you. If you are on Linux or want a portable setup on a USB drive, choose the standalone download instead. After installing, open the in-game settings and calibrate audio/video offset before playing — this matters more than which platform you chose, especially for drums and 6-fret guitar.
For platform-specific notes and troubleshooting, the project's own documentation is the most reliable starting point: Clone Hero.
Which controllers and instruments can I use with Clone Hero?
Clone Hero accepts a wider range of input devices than most rhythm games, because it is built around the classic 5-fret and 6-fret guitar layout as well as drum and general controller input.
What the game supports
- 5-fret or 6-fret guitar controllers — the classic plastic guitar shape, including older console peripherals.
- MIDI drum kits — electronic kits that output MIDI, rather than only dedicated game drum pads.
- Standard game controllers — gamepads can be mapped to the fret and strum inputs.
- Keyboard — a fallback if you have no instrument-style controller.
Platforms Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. On mobile, keyboard input is irrelevant, and you would typically rely on touch controls or a connected controller.
Practical notes
- A 6-fret controller gives you an extra lane, so songs charted for 6-fret guitar use it; 5-fret charts work on either.
- For drums, a MIDI kit is the flexible option, but you need a way to get MIDI into your device — many kits connect over USB, and some setups need an adapter.
- Keyboard play works, but it does not reproduce strumming feel, so it is best for testing whether you enjoy the game before buying hardware.
Next step Check the Clone Hero Wiki for the current controller and mapping guidance, since supported devices and setup steps change between releases. The official download and community links are on Clone Hero.
How do I play Clone Hero online with friends?
Clone Hero supports online multiplayer, so you and your friends can play together remotely rather than only in the same room. The official page lists online multiplayer alongside local play and global leaderboards as core ways to play, and describes support for 5- or 6-fret guitar controllers, MIDI drum kits, game controllers, and keyboards.
What you need
- Clone Hero installed on each player's device. It runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS.
- A controller or input method for each player: guitar controller, MIDI drum kit, standard game controller, or keyboard.
- Matching versions. The page shows a single current version (v1.1.0.6142), so everyone should update before playing to avoid connection or compatibility issues.
How to get set up
- Download and install the latest version from Clone Hero. A launcher is offered, and a standalone download is available if you prefer that.
- Have every friend do the same and confirm they're on the same version.
- Connect your controllers and check that each one is detected in-game before hosting or joining.
- Use the in-game online multiplayer option to host or join a session, then share the details with your friends.
- If something doesn't work, the community Discord and the Wiki are the fastest places to troubleshoot.
Practical notes
Online play works best when everyone has a stable connection; rhythm games are sensitive to latency, so wired internet or a strong Wi-Fi signal helps. Decide in advance whether you're playing guitar, drums, or a mix, since different instrument parts affect how a session is set up. If you'd rather not deal with networking at all, local play is the simpler fallback when friends are in the same room.
A good next step: install the current version, confirm your controller is recognized, and run one short song solo before inviting friends, so any setup problem is isolated to you rather than the whole group.
How do I add custom songs to Clone Hero?
Clone Hero does not ship with a built-in song store; songs are added as files on your device and then scanned by the game. The official site points players to the Wiki for setup details, and the game itself is a cross-platform rhythm title for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS that works with guitar controllers, MIDI drum kits, gamepads or a keyboard. The short version: download song folders, put them in the right place, then have Clone Hero scan that location.
The usual workflow
- Get song files. Clone Hero songs typically come as folders containing chart files plus audio (often
.chart/.midand.ogg/.wav). Sources vary: community chart-sharing sites, Discord communities, and personal conversions. - Place them in a songs folder. Create a folder such as
Songsand put each song folder inside it. Do not flatten the structure — the game expects one folder per song, not loose files. - Point Clone Hero at that folder. In the game's settings, add the songs folder as a scan path. Clone Hero can scan multiple locations, so you can keep a main library and a separate folder for testing.
- Scan songs. Run the scan and wait for it to finish. New songs then appear in the song list, usually sorted by title, artist or charter.
- Fix problems if a song doesn't show. Common causes are a missing audio file, a folder nested one level too deep, or an unsupported chart format.
Where the files go, by platform
| Platform | Typical approach |
|---|---|
| Windows | Any local drive or folder; add it as a scan path in settings |
| Mac / Linux | Same idea, using your home or external drive |
| Android / iOS | Store songs in the app-accessible folder and add that path |
On mobile, file access is the main friction point: use a file manager to move song folders into the location Clone Hero can read, then scan.
Practical tips
- Keep songs in one parent folder. It makes backups and drive moves much easier than scattering them.
- Watch download size. Full audio tracks add up quickly; a large library can run into tens of gigabytes.
- Check the charter's notes. Some packs include install instructions or a required folder name.
- Use the Wiki first. The official site links to a Wiki that documents scanning, paths and troubleshooting in more detail.
For more community help and chart sources, the site also links to its Discord, and you can check the game's leaderboards and releases pages at Clone Hero.
How do the global leaderboards work in Clone Hero?
Clone Hero's leaderboards are the game's built-in score-ranking system, and the official site lists them alongside News, Wiki, Discord and Releases as a core part of the experience. The key thing to understand is that they rank performance on specific songs and difficulties rather than acting as a single overall player ranking, so your standing depends on which charts you have played and how cleanly you hit them.
What the leaderboards track
- Scores tied to individual songs, with separate entries for the instrument and difficulty you played.
- The three supported instrument paths named on the site: Drums, 5-fret Guitar and 6-fret Guitar.
- Your position relative to other players worldwide, which is why the site frames leaderboards as something to "climb."
How you get on them
You need a full run of a song on a chart that the leaderboard recognises — a partial playthrough or a practice-mode session generally won't register as a competitive score. Because Clone Hero accepts any 5 or 6 fret guitar controller, any MIDI drum kit, any game controller and even a keyboard, the same leaderboard can contain wildly different input setups. That is convenient, but it means a keyboard player and someone on a drum kit are competing inside the same structure, so treat scores as a rough benchmark rather than a perfectly level playing field.
Practical next step
If you want to see where you actually stand, pick one song you can finish reliably, play it on a fixed difficulty and instrument, and check the leaderboard for that exact combination. Then compare against players using the same input type before drawing conclusions about your skill.
A realistic scenario
Say you play 5-fret guitar on a keyboard and score well on a mid-tier song. You might place highly, but a guitarist on a dedicated controller may beat that score with less effort. Use the leaderboards to track your own improvement over time — re-playing the same chart and beating your previous score — rather than as an absolute measure of ability.
Where to look things up
- The in-game leaderboard view for your song, instrument and difficulty.
- The official wiki, linked from the site, for chart and scoring details: Clone Hero
- Community discussion and score comparisons on the official Discord, also linked from the same page.
One caveat: the site's own excerpt does not spell out scoring formulas, tie-breaking or anti-cheat rules, so if exact ranking behaviour matters to you, verify it on the wiki before treating a placement as definitive.
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