Custom Highways For Clone Hero [new]

Here’s a solid, step-by-step guide to creating and installing custom highways for Clone Hero.

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  1. Create a canvas 1920x1080px (or match your game's window size).
  2. Design your lane. The active note area is centered vertically. Keep left/right edges clear for the fretboard/lyrics.
  3. Save as PNG with transparency if you want the background to show through (otherwise it covers the whole screen).
  4. Test in-game.

Pro tip: Use a grid or subtle lines to help with timing window visibility. custom highways for clone hero

Option B: Make your own

Use GIMP (free), Photoshop, or Paint.NET. Here’s a solid, step-by-step guide to creating and

Steps:

  1. Create new canvas: 1024 x 768 (or your screen height x ¾ width).
  2. Design a vertical strip in the center — leave side areas transparent so note gems can fly in from edges.
  3. Keep the lane area clearly visible (dark/light contrast helps).
  4. Add subtle patterns, gradients, or game logos — but avoid clutter near note hit zones.
  5. Export as .png with transparency.

Pro tip: Look at default highways inside Clone Hero’s Data folder (if unpacked) to see exact layout. Static (

Custom Highways for Clone Hero — A Short Monograph