Prepare for 'Rock Band' Auditions on Your Desktop

We know you really want to be the drummer for your neighborhood's new "Rock Band" group. (Who wouldn't, now that you can jam with REO Speedwagon? We knew that game where their singer disappears was just the beginning.)

Video game drumming is an acquired skill. The biggest challenge? Nope, not keeping time. Rather, it's being able to stare at a video game screen while you bang out a beat.

What you need is to practice this kind of coordination. Sky Mall puts your goals within reach with the Roll-Up Electronic Drum Kit ($60).

Compatible with Windows systems and connected via USB, the setup has six different drum kit setups and dozens of effects. You can also record yourself playing, and the silly, plastic sticks will make sure not to dent your expensive work surface.

If your boss walks by, just flip one of sticks over and use it as a stylus and play it off like you got a cool new pen tablet.