How do you mix trap hi hats

In this sessions we shall discuss about;

  •  Best hi hat techniques for real trap music tutorial 
  •  How do you mix trap hi hats
  • How can I make my hi hat sound better?

Hi hat
Hi hat technique in the mix

    Let's dive in,
Hi-hat is one of the important elements when you're making beat especially trap music. Hi-hat rolls create a rhythmic phase that is felt hence determining the actual room setup for other drum samples by adding more high end in your drum pattern. Hi, hat rolls can be inspiring. In this section, we shall explore the basic knowledge required to mix hi-hat, especially in trap music and hip-hop.

  How do you mix trap hi-hats?
  The following are the eleven (11) techniques on how to mix trap  hi-hat and make it sound better;-

  1. Route your hi-hats rolls In the mixer channel. This is the first step when you're trying to mix. This is where you can add effects and panning especially when you're using DAW like Fl Studio.

  2. By using  compressor. This can be useful to cut out unnecessary low-end. Hi hat occupies more high end of your drums set. You need to remove unwanted frequency to make it more clearly heard.

 3. You need to mix in mono. When mixing hi-hats you need to process your hi-hats independently from the rest of the drum kit. Sound you can add more groove and hear the actual spin 

 4. Setting  correct rythm. One way to make your hi-hat more interesting is to set the rythm that builds more groove. Rythm is archived in various ways. This way differentiate your pattern from others. You can either pitch up or pitch down and add a few rolls.

 5. Add reverb. Hi-hat  sounds better when you add a bit of reverb. That's why you should never forget about reverb. The only this is to make sure the reverb does not exceed and interfere with other instruments.

 6. Add varying velocity shaper. Velocity can be used to smooth your hi-hat rolls and build some effects that match your melody rhythm so that they can fit in the mix.

 7. Add incorporate automation. In this way you allow specific features to be included in your mix. By adding automation your hi-hats can sound more grooved and interesting. Automation Can be used when you're feeling that your hi-hats are overpowering the mix.

 8. Adding delay. It can be useful to give hi-hats its motion and look more realistic. This is not necessarily but it depends on your preferences and choices in some cases, it's crucial to start with.

 9. layering hi-hats. This is most important when you want your hi-hats to sound more groovy and more professional. Layering  hi hat adds more vibe and then boosts your chances to win in the game. As a beginner, you can start with basic hi-hats like two to four steps and then add intermediate notes around that create a classic one.

 10. Use a good sample. A good sample gives the best results because they are quality enough to give you desirable outcomes. It's recommended that a Small hi-hat will provide with you a brighter and crispy tone.

  11. Use rythm. Rolls, Swing, pitch, triplets. When you master this technique you will make a unique trap hat for your beat. Those can be used to add extra notes to create rhythm, and pitch and give vibes.

  Generally the above are the techniques about how to mix trap hi-hats and make it sound better and fit in the mix. It's advised to practice a lot No one was born perfect but through experience we learn by practicing we become better and even get familiar.


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