Instrument Ratings (54)

Unlock the secrets to mastering DJ Hero! Get the breakdown on instrument ratings and the Gold, Platinum, and Diamond targets for every challenge.

Alright, so you're diving into DJ Hero and want to know how the instruments stack up and what you need to aim for to get those sweet, sweet trophies? Let's break down the instrument ratings and the challenge targets. Think of these ratings as a general feel for how tricky each instrument might be to master, but don't let them scare you – practice makes perfect!

Here's a quick look at the general instrument ratings:

• Guitar: 5/10
• Bass: 5/10
• Drums: 4/10
• Vocals: 5/10

Now, let's get into the nitty-gritty of the challenges. Each one has specific targets for Gold, Platinum, and Diamond ratings. These are what you'll be aiming for to really show off your skills.

Individual Instrument Challenges

Challenge 1: High Score (Single) - Bass

This is all about hitting those notes and keeping your combo going to rack up the biggest score you can on bass.

• Gold Target: 96,500
• Platinum Target: 139,600
• Diamond Target: 153,400

Challenge 2: Note Streak - Bass

Focus here is on pure consistency. Can you keep hitting notes without a single miss?

• Gold Target: 400 notes
• Platinum Target: 600 notes
• Diamond Target: 800 notes

Challenge 3: High Score (Single) - Guitar

Time to shred on the guitar! Rack up the highest score possible on your own.

• Gold Target: 130,900
• Platinum Target: 173,100
• Diamond Target: 224,000

Challenge 4: Hit Chords - Guitar

This challenge tests your ability to nail those chord sections on the guitar.

• Gold Target: 93 chords
• Platinum Target: 142 chords
• Diamond Target: 162 chords

Challenge 5: Alt Strum - Guitar

Here, you'll need to focus on alternating your strumming hand perfectly, ignoring HOPOs and taps.

• Gold Target: 452 notes
• Platinum Target: 602 notes
• Diamond Target: 791 notes

Challenge 6: High Score (Single) - Drums

Hit the drums hard and aim for that top score in this solo challenge.

• Gold Target: 198,000
• Platinum Target: 249,200
• Diamond Target: 277,100

Challenge 7: Star Power Score (Single) - Drums

This one's all about maximizing your score when you've got that Star Power active on the drums.

• Gold Target: 27,300
• Platinum Target: 44,000
• Diamond Target: 57,700

Challenge 8: High Score (Single) - Vocals

Step up to the mic and hit those notes perfectly to get the highest vocal score.

• Gold Target: 34,000
• Platinum Target: 47,100
• Diamond Target: 58,900

Challenge 9: Bank Star Power (Single) - Vocals

For this vocal challenge, the goal is to fill up your Star Power meter as much as possible.

• Gold Target: Filled 1.35x
• Platinum Target: Filled 1.65x
• Diamond Target: Filled 1.85x

Band Challenges

Challenge 10: Standard High Score - Standard Band

Get the highest score as a band, making sure no two instruments are duplicated.

• Gold Target: 305,000
• Platinum Target: 605,000
• Diamond Target: 900,000

Challenge 11: Non-Standard High Score - Non-Standard Band

This band challenge requires at least two duplicate instruments to hit that high score.

• Gold Target: 367,000
• Platinum Target: 649,000
• Diamond Target: 951,000

Challenge 12: Star Power Relay - Standard or Non-Standard Band

Work with your bandmates to keep Star Power active for as long as possible.

• Gold Target: 21.00 seconds
• Platinum Target: 32.00 seconds
• Diamond Target: 54.00 seconds

Song Info

Here's a little extra info on one of the tracks:

• Song: "I'm Broken"
• Artist: Pantera
• Year: 1994
• Genre: Metal
• Duration: 4:10