Master DJ Hero's instrument ratings and challenges! Get the scoop on Bass, Guitar, Drums, and Vocals to crush your high scores and unlock achievements.
Alright, let's break down how DJ Hero rates your skills on each instrument and what you'll need to do to get those coveted Gold, Platinum, and Diamond ratings on the challenges. Think of these ratings as a quick way to see how demanding a particular instrument or challenge might be.
Here's the general vibe:
- Guitar: 4/10
- Bass: 4/10
- Drums: 5/10
- Vocals: 5/10
Now, let's dive into the specific challenges. These are what you'll be tackling to prove your mastery. Remember, the Gold, Platinum, and Diamond targets are your goals for each challenge.
Challenge 1: High Score (Single) - Bass
This is all about hitting those notes and keeping your combos going to rack up the highest score you can on a single instrument. You'll need to aim for:
- Gold Target: 63,000
- Platinum Target: 74,600
- Diamond Target: 86,400
Challenge 2: Up Strum - Bass
This challenge focuses specifically on hitting notes when you strum up on the controller. It excludes Hammer-Ons, Pull-Offs, and Tap notes, so you'll need to be precise with your strumming. The targets are:
- Gold Target: 239 notes
- Platinum Target: 320 notes
- Diamond Target: 365 notes
Challenge 3: High Score (Single) - Guitar
Similar to the Bass high score challenge, but on guitar. Keep those combos blazing!
- Gold Target: 88,600
- Platinum Target: 125,500
- Diamond Target: 143,400
Challenge 4: Rock Out (Single) - Guitar
This one's a bit different! You'll need to shake your guitar controller while Star Power is active. Timing is key here to get those long 'Rock Out' streaks.
- Gold Target: 8.00 seconds
- Platinum Target: 11.00 seconds
- Diamond Target: 14.00 seconds
Challenge 5: Down Strum - Guitar
This challenge hones in on hitting notes with a down strum, excluding HOPOs and taps. Precision is everything.
- Gold Target: 276 notes
- Platinum Target: 383 notes
- Diamond Target: 458 notes
Challenge 6: High Score (Single) - Drums
Time to hit the virtual drum kit hard! Focus on getting the highest score possible.
- Gold Target: 99,600
- Platinum Target: 165,100
- Diamond Target: 194,100
Challenge 7: Red Notes - Drums
This challenge specifically targets those red notes. Your goal is to hit as many of them as you can.
- Gold Target: 112 notes
- Platinum Target: 205 notes
- Diamond Target: 247 notes
Challenge 8: High Score (Single) - Vocals
Step up to the mic! This is about nailing the highest score you can with your vocals.
- Gold Target: 42,800
- Platinum Target: 59,000
- Diamond Target: 73,900
Challenge 9: Phrase Streak - Vocals
This challenge tests your ability to maintain 'Excellent' ratings on vocal phrases consecutively. Keep that streak going!
- Gold Target: 11 phrases
- Platinum Target: 16 phrases
- Diamond Target: 22 phrases
Challenge 10: Standard High Score - Standard Band
Here, you're aiming for a high score with a standard band setup (no duplicate instruments). This requires solid coordination across the board.
- Gold Target: 195,000
- Platinum Target: 420,000
- Diamond Target: 630,000
Challenge 11: Non-Standard High Score - Non-Standard Band
This is where things get interesting! You'll need a high score with at least two instruments being played by the same person (or just duplicate instruments in the band). Expect a different scoring dynamic here.
- Gold Target: 235,000
- Platinum Target: 452,000
- Diamond Target: 663,000
Challenge 12: Multiplier Time - Standard or Non-Standard Band
Keeping that band multiplier high is crucial for big scores. This challenge focuses on maintaining a multiplier of x5 or higher for a set duration.
- Gold Target: 5.00 seconds
- Platinum Target: 12.00 seconds
- Diamond Target: 24.00 seconds
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