Unlock the secrets to DJ Hero's Instrument Ratings and conquer every challenge! Get expert tips for Bass, Guitar, Drums, Vocals, and Band modes to achieve Gold, Platinum, and Diamond.
Alright, let's talk about how you're gonna tackle these challenges in DJ Hero. Think of these ratings as a quick guide to how tough each instrument's challenges are, and what you'll need to aim for to get those sweet Gold, Platinum, and Diamond ratings. We'll break down what each challenge is asking for, so you know exactly what to focus on.
Instrument Ratings:
- Guitar: 5/10
- Bass: 5/10
- Drums: 3/10
- Vocals: 5/10
Individual Instrument Challenges:
Challenge 1: High Score (Single) - Bass
This one's straightforward: just rack up the highest score you can on Bass. Keep those combos going!
- Gold Target: 75,300
- Platinum Target: 114,300
- Diamond Target: 143,900
Challenge 2: Up Strum - Bass
Here, you'll only be strumming upwards. Make sure you're not accidentally hitting HOPO or Tap notes; it's all about that upward strumming rhythm.
- Gold Target: 324 notes
- Platinum Target: 512 notes
- Diamond Target: 733 notes
Challenge 3: High Score (Single) - Guitar
Similar to the Bass high score challenge, but on Guitar. Focus on hitting every note and keeping your streak alive.
- Gold Target: 136,800
- Platinum Target: 223,300
- Diamond Target: 257,600
Challenge 4: Hit Notes - Guitar
This challenge is all about quantity during the guitar solo. You need to hit a specific number of notes within that solo section.
- Gold Target: 50 notes
- Platinum Target: 100 notes
- Diamond Target: 125 notes
Challenge 5: Down Strum - Guitar
Just like the Bass up-strum challenge, this one restricts you to only down strums. No HOPOs or taps allowed, just pure down strumming.
- Gold Target: 300 notes
- Platinum Target: 512 notes
- Diamond Target: 636 notes
Challenge 6: High Score (Single) - Drums
Time to hit the virtual drum kit! Aim for the highest score possible on Drums, focusing on accuracy and rhythm.
- Gold Target: 160,000
- Platinum Target: 200,000
- Diamond Target: 230,000
Challenge 7: Note Streak - Drums
This challenge tests your endurance. You need to hit a long chain of notes consecutively without any mistakes.
- Gold Target: 150 notes
- Platinum Target: 250 notes
- Diamond Target: 300 notes
Challenge 8: High Score (Single) - Vocals
Step up to the mic! This is about hitting the right notes and getting the highest score possible for your vocal performance.
- Gold Target: 23,100
- Platinum Target: 32,100
- Diamond Target: 40,300
Challenge 9: Phrase Streak - Vocals
This one requires you to nail entire vocal phrases with 'Excellent' ratings. Keep those phrases perfect to build your streak.
- Gold Target: 10 phrases
- Platinum Target: 15 phrases
- Diamond Target: 20 phrases
Band Challenges:
Challenge 10: Standard High Score - Standard Band
Here, you'll play a standard band setup with no duplicate instruments. The goal is to achieve a high combined score for the whole band.
- Gold Target: 265,000
- Platinum Target: 590,000
- Diamond Target: 850,000
Challenge 11: Non-Standard High Score - Non-Standard Band
This challenge allows for duplicate instruments. Aim for a high band score, but with the flexibility of using multiple of the same instrument.
- Gold Target: 318,000
- Platinum Target: 632,000
- Diamond Target: 895,000
Challenge 12: Band Streak - Standard or Non-Standard Band
This is all about maintaining a high streak across the entire band, whether you're playing standard or non-standard. Keep those combos going together!
- Gold Target: 493 notes
- Platinum Target: 842 notes
- Diamond Target: 1,077 notes
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