How to convert CON files to PS3/RPCS3 Format

1.

If you wish to convert official Xbox 360 DLC, [skip to step 8], otherwise continue reading below:
[Download the songs of your choice from RhythmVerse].
A screenshot of RhythmVerse. The cursor is over the Download button.

2.

Open Nautilus and select Batch Processor.
A screenshot of Nautilus. A cursor hovers over "Batch Processor."

3.

Drag and drop any CON in your folder of customs you want to install and leave Automatically change alphanumeric songs IDs to unique numeric IDs enabled!
Click Begin to start processing the entire folder.
When it finishes, close Batch Processor.
A GIF of Nautilus' Batch Processor. Songs are being dragged then dropped into it then, after "Begin" is click, it starts processing.

4.

Back in the home screen of Nautilus. select PS3 Converter.
A screenshot of Nautilus. A cursor hovers over "PS3 Converter."

5.

From the Tools menu select One-Click Batch PS3 Fixer.
Click OK on the message box that appears.
A screenshot of a file browser window. A folder named "Customs" is selected and the cursor is over "Select folder."

6.

Select the folder where you stored your customs.
A screenshot of a file browser window. A folder named "Customs" is selected and the cursor is over "Select folder."

7.

The process will then begin and any files needing audio encryption or downmixing for PS3 will be updated.
When it’s done, you can close Nautilus.
A screenshot of Nautilus's PS3 Converter. A cursor hovers over "One-Click Batch PS3 Fixer."

8.

Open Onyx Music Game Toolkit and click Quick convert/pack.
A screenshot of Onyx's main screen. A cursor hovers over "Quick convert/pack."

9.

Stay on the RB quick convert + pack creator tab.
You can either drag and drop the files you modified or click on Add Rock Band Song to select them.
A GIF of customs in CON format being dragged and dropped into the "RB quick convert + pack creator" tab of Onyx.

It is also recommended to enable Author to DTA tag at the bottom right.
A screenshot of Onyx's Quick Convert screen. "Author to DTA" is highlighted and has a cursor over it.

10.

Below the first row of gray buttons, click the first menu and select Make Packs or Make Songs depending on how you want to combine your songs (packs are recommended).
A screenshot of Onyx's Quick Convert screen. "Make songs: produced a single file for each song" has been clicked and the cursor is over "Make packs: combine songs up to a maximum file size."

11.

At the bottom left, make sure Encrypt .mid.edat is enabled, then select between either PKG (PS3) or Folders (PS3).

  • Folders (PS3) is recommended for RPCS3 users and PS3 users who know how to use FTP. It is much faster than PKG creation.
  • PKG (PS3) is only recommended for PS3 users who can only use USB flash drives to add more songs.
A screenshot of Onyx's Quick Convert screen. The cursor is selecting "Folders (PS3)" and "Encrypted .mid.edat" has been enabled.

12.

(Optional but highly recommended)
With these methods, the USRDIR subfolder will have an auto-generated name. For single songs and packs, it’ll be OxxxxxSongName. However, if you make a pack, the folder name will only include the first song in the pack.
If you want to find the folder easily, it's recommended to select Custom USRDIR subfolder instead of Combine into one new USRDIR subfolder per pack and entering the name of your choice.
A screenshot of Onyx's Quick Convert screen. The cursor is selecting "Custom USRDIR subfolder" where "Keep original USRDIR subfolders" once was.

You can make a pack with just a single song too. It really helps if you’re trying to locate a song you already installed within the game files.
A screenshot of Onyx's USRDIR naming popup. The pack has been named "my_custom_pack."

13.

At the bottom, select the big button labeled Make pack (or Start if you used the Make Songs option.)
A screenshot of Onyx's Quick Convert screen. The cursor is over "Make 1 pack."

Navigate to your RPCS3 folder and select the dev_hdd0 folder.
If you’re going to be installing to a PS3 via FTP, select the most convenient folder.
A screenshot of a file browser window. "dev_hdd0" is selected and the cursor is over "Select folder."

It should successfully convert and auto-install into your RPCS3 directory, ready to play.
If using RB3DX, you can even do this while the game is running. Within RB3, select:
Options > Extras > Refresh Library to reload your song list.
A screenshot of Onyx's USRDIR naming popup. The pack has been named "my_custom_pack."

A screenshot of Onyx's Quick Convert screen. The cursor is selecting "PS3 (PS3)" and "Encrypted .mid.edat" has been enabled.

12.

(Optional but highly recommended)
With these methods, the USRDIR subfolder will have an auto-generated name. For single songs and packs, it’ll be OxxxxxSongName. However, if you make a pack, the folder name will only include the first song in the pack.
If you want to find the folder easily, it's recommended to select Custom USRDIR subfolder instead of Combine into one new USRDIR subfolder per pack and entering the name of your choice.
A screenshot of Onyx's Quick Convert screen. The cursor is selecting "Custom USRDIR subfolder" where "Keep original USRDIR subfolders" once was.

You can make a pack with just a single song too. It really helps if you’re trying to locate a song you already installed within the game files.
A screenshot of Onyx's USRDIR naming popup. The pack has been named "my_custom_pack."

13.

At the bottom, select the big button labeled Make pack or (Start if you used the Make Songs option.)
A screenshot of Onyx's Quick Convert screen. The cursor is over "Make 1 pack."

Select where you would like to save the PKG file and give it a name.
A screenshot of a file browser window. The file name has been set to "my_custom_pack"

It should successfully convert and a PKG file will be created, ready to install.
Simply install it like any other PKG.
A screenshot of Onyx's USRDIR naming popup. The pack has been named "my_custom_pack."