What is the triplet hi-hat sound?

What is the triplet hi-hat sound?

Triplets upend the beat by adding an extra note to create rhythmic phrases that are felt in threes instead of twos. It’s what gives trap hats those interesting off-kilter rhythmic qualities. Rolls take the triplet idea but increase their speed by doubling or tripling their note value.

How loud should hi hats be in a mix?

If you absolutely must have a volume level for your hi hats, I would suggest -20 db. But this can vary depending on the artistic effect you’re going for as well as how high the average peak volume of your song is going to be.

How are triplets used in a trap hat?

Trap hats use four rhythmic ideas you won’t find very much in old school hip hop– triplets, rolls, pitch and swing. Triplets upend the beat by adding an extra note to create rhythmic phrases that are felt in threes instead of twos. It’s what gives trap hats those interesting off-kilter rhythmic qualities.

What’s the difference between a trap hat and a hi hat?

Here’s an excellent collection of hand-picked trap hi-hat samples. The dividing line that separates trap hi-hats from hip hop hi-hats, is their level of complexity. Specifically, it’s their use of four rhythmic ideas you won’t find very much in old school hip hop– triplets, rolls, pitch and swing.

Who are some producers that use hi hats?

Another inspiring producer to look at also comes from Chicago. Young Chop is a legend for creating the drill sound. In drill, hi-hat rolls are creatively used in abundance. Almost every element of a drill beat involves a rolled hi-hat. Just listen to how hard-hitting the rolls are in Chief Keef’s I Don’t Like.

What kind of hats do trap producers use?

You can alter your trap hats in an infinite number of ways. You can alter your trap hats in an infinite number of ways. A lot of trap producers like to play with pitched hi-hats, especially on rolls. For example you can hear pitch-shifting high hats in Migos’ Motorsport which was produced by Murda Beatz.