Master DJ Hero's instrument ratings! Get the lowdown on Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Vocals difficulty, plus tips for crushing every challenge and earning those Gold, Platinum, and Diamond targets.
Alright, so you're diving into DJ Hero and wondering which instruments are gonna be your best friends or your toughest rivals? Let's break down the instrument ratings so you know what you're getting into. Think of this as your cheat sheet to understanding the game's difficulty curve for each role.
Here's the general vibe:
- Guitar: Rated a 3/10. It's got some complexity, but it's not the hardest thing you'll face.
- Bass: Rated a 2/10. This is usually one of the more beginner-friendly instruments.
- Drums: Rated a 3/10. Similar to Guitar, a bit of a challenge but manageable.
- Vocals: Rated a 2/10. Like Bass, this is generally on the easier side.
But difficulty isn't just about the instrument itself; it's about the challenges! Let's look at what you'll be up against for each one:
Challenge Breakdown
Bass Challenges
- Challenge 1: High Score (Single) - Just get a killer individual score.
- Gold Target: 61,300
- Platinum Target: 68,700
- Diamond Target: 81,300
- Challenge 2: Star Power Score (Single) - Rack up points while your Star Power is active.
- Gold Target: 17,300
- Platinum Target: 25,700
- Diamond Target: 36,600
Guitar Challenges
- Challenge 3: High Score (Single) - Aim for a top-notch individual score.
- Gold Target: 90,300
- Platinum Target: 153,200
- Diamond Target: 212,200
- Challenge 4: Hit Chords - You gotta nail as many chords as possible.
- Gold Target: 120 chords
- Platinum Target: 335 chords
- Diamond Target: 468 chords
- Challenge 5: Note Streak - Keep that combo going! Hit as many notes in a row as you can.
- Gold Target: 100 notes
- Platinum Target: 250 notes
- Diamond Target: 450 notes
Drums Challenges
- Challenge 6: High Score (Single) - Another high score challenge for the drummer.
- Gold Target: 57,800
- Platinum Target: 73,600
- Diamond Target: 85,000
- Challenge 7: Note Streak - Keep the rhythm tight and hit a long chain of notes.
- Gold Target: 150 notes
- Platinum Target: 250 notes
- Diamond Target: 350 notes
Vocals Challenges
- Challenge 8: High Score (Single) - Aim for a solid score on vocals.
- Gold Target: 47,900
- Platinum Target: 66,300
- Diamond Target: 83,200
- Challenge 9: Spoken Notes - This one's all about hitting those specific spoken notes.
- Gold Target: 185 notes
- Platinum Target: 209 notes
- Diamond Target: 234 notes
Band Challenges
These are where things get interesting when you're playing with others, or even just aiming for the band scores solo!
- Challenge 10: Standard High Score - Play a standard band setup (no duplicate instruments) and aim high.
- Gold Target: 170,000
- Platinum Target: 360,000
- Diamond Target: 580,000
- Challenge 11: Non-Standard High Score - Mix it up with at least two duplicate instruments and go for the score.
- Gold Target: 205,000
- Platinum Target: 386,000
- Diamond Target: 615,000
- Challenge 12: Hit Notes - As a band, you need to hit a massive number of notes together.
- Gold Target: 1,070 notes
- Platinum Target: 1,430 notes
- Diamond Target: 1,890 notes
Pro Tip: Don't underestimate the band challenges! Coordinating with your bandmates (or just mastering the different parts yourself) is key to hitting those massive note counts and scores. And remember, hitting those note streaks is crucial for building up your Star Power, which then helps you smash those high score targets.
We also have a song spotlight on "Tick Tick Boom" by The Hives (2007, Alternative, 3:22 duration) which might feature in some of these challenges!
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