DJ Hero
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Don't have it. Getting it.
Played it at Toys R Us. Loved it.
Played it at Toys R Us. Loved it.
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Disliked it overall. The mixes are fantastic - all in the demo are mashups, though, so hopefully you're a fan of that. By mashup, I mean two completely different songs (Hollaback Girl vs Give It To Me Baby, etc)
The fader on the mixer is terrible. Sad thing is, a decent replacement fader for a real DJ mixer is only like $30 retail, so it's not like this was an expensive component for the entire thing (game is $119, minus the cost of the "disc" the unit should have been $60).
The record component is better than the mixer component. Feels sturdy and has a decent grip. Spins real smooth.
The game itself is REAL basic. The three buttons are pressed in time for "effects" or "samples" to be played over the tracks. The three bars represent the fader position, if one side or the other moves, you slam the fader over to that side. If there's a box with a squiggly, that means to hold the button and "scratch" with the record.
I do like the rewind feature. If you get far enough, it says "Rewind Ready" and if you screw up a hard section, you can just reverse the record and it rewinds the track and lets you try again. I'm not sure if you can simply use this for bonus points or if it rewinds your score, too.
"Euphoria" is the bonus score mode that you activate after a number of perfects (button presses, fader slams).
The thing is, this is coming from a guy who can make these mixes live, "for reals". So for me, it's not as intriguing as playing drums or playing a Pearl Jam solo on a plastic guitar. It's also pretty much solo (I don't count the guitar add on, that's dumb) which takes away the party game bonus that Rock Band/GHWT have.
To me, it's just not worth $120. But then again, I have thousands of dollars of DJ equipment, so it's a bit like the guys who say "play a real guitar". But DJ'ing is nowhere near as difficult as band instruments.
The fader on the mixer is terrible. Sad thing is, a decent replacement fader for a real DJ mixer is only like $30 retail, so it's not like this was an expensive component for the entire thing (game is $119, minus the cost of the "disc" the unit should have been $60).
The record component is better than the mixer component. Feels sturdy and has a decent grip. Spins real smooth.
The game itself is REAL basic. The three buttons are pressed in time for "effects" or "samples" to be played over the tracks. The three bars represent the fader position, if one side or the other moves, you slam the fader over to that side. If there's a box with a squiggly, that means to hold the button and "scratch" with the record.
I do like the rewind feature. If you get far enough, it says "Rewind Ready" and if you screw up a hard section, you can just reverse the record and it rewinds the track and lets you try again. I'm not sure if you can simply use this for bonus points or if it rewinds your score, too.
"Euphoria" is the bonus score mode that you activate after a number of perfects (button presses, fader slams).
The thing is, this is coming from a guy who can make these mixes live, "for reals". So for me, it's not as intriguing as playing drums or playing a Pearl Jam solo on a plastic guitar. It's also pretty much solo (I don't count the guitar add on, that's dumb) which takes away the party game bonus that Rock Band/GHWT have.
To me, it's just not worth $120. But then again, I have thousands of dollars of DJ equipment, so it's a bit like the guys who say "play a real guitar". But DJ'ing is nowhere near as difficult as band instruments.
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I think Rollins said it best...
YouTube - Henry Rollins on rave and modern rock music
I can't believe there is a DJ video game....
YouTube - Henry Rollins on rave and modern rock music
I can't believe there is a DJ video game....
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I like music, any GOOD music. My musical tastes are very varied, I like many different kinds of music, except for some few ones (Reggaeton comes to my mind).
I was kinda thrilled when I heard they were coming out with a DJ game, since the first Guitar Hero came out I had the idea in my head.
But looking at the song list...it SUCKS. I was thinking something like DnB, Psytrance, Hard Dance...
I was kinda thrilled when I heard they were coming out with a DJ game, since the first Guitar Hero came out I had the idea in my head.
But looking at the song list...it SUCKS. I was thinking something like DnB, Psytrance, Hard Dance...
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thanks for all the responses.. funny thing is i JUST got into this sort of music as a friend of mine at work introduced it to me a few weeks ago and now i'm really into it. i wanted to get it just to see what it's all about as far as an IDEA (though probably not like doing the real thing at all) what it's like to use a turn table..
i know from experience when i got guitar hero i wasn't impressed in the beginning. I play the real guitar and i think it's sad how people have to distinguish the fact that they play "real" guitar as opposed to the video game. i've know all the songs since i was a kid and what not but once i realized and noticed that people younger than me were starting to get into that style of music I was really happy to see the trends sort of blend together because of a common interest; video games.
i'm really look forward to playing DJ hero and seeing what it's really like. i'm sure i'll just end up buying it but i don't want to get sucked into it like i got sucked into guitar hero when it came around the first time...
i know from experience when i got guitar hero i wasn't impressed in the beginning. I play the real guitar and i think it's sad how people have to distinguish the fact that they play "real" guitar as opposed to the video game. i've know all the songs since i was a kid and what not but once i realized and noticed that people younger than me were starting to get into that style of music I was really happy to see the trends sort of blend together because of a common interest; video games.
i'm really look forward to playing DJ hero and seeing what it's really like. i'm sure i'll just end up buying it but i don't want to get sucked into it like i got sucked into guitar hero when it came around the first time...
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That was my first good laugh of the day. Thanks. :dblthumb
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The fader work is much alike what you'd do on decks. The records, not so much (read: at all). Blending and beat matching with vinyl takes a good bit of skill.
The rhythm portion of it (using effects and samples) are definitely something I do at gigs.
Like I said, the mixes are great, but they're not mindblowing when you've done it on real decks, whether it be with a DVS or real vinyl. It's kind of like playing the lengthy, fast solos in Guitar Hero/Rock Band. They're satisfying in a geeky sort of way, but it pales in comparison to the real thing. The drums are the real fun, because you're actually playing the drums - although with a very basic kit.
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Glad I could help! "I'm a musician.... No your not, you're a thief of music!" "DJ fu fu fuc fuck fuck fuck fuckhead fuckhead, I have no talent, no talent, no talent!" So great.
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