A little loose gives a good “wash” too, when you want it. Rub your palms together…the looser you have the hats, the more of THAT action between the cymbals you get. The tighter the hats, the more the edges will stay in line with each other, and the result is more “clang” sound.
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Should you compress hi-hats?
We compress hi-hats often by 2dB to 6dB, with a ratio between 3:1 to 6:1. EQ (boost): We rarely boost the frequencies of hi-hats as this often results in a messy sound. If necessary, you can boost the high-end of hi-hats slightly around 10kHz to increase its definition.
How open should hihat be?
The Hi-Hat foot should only be raised a little, about an inch, when opened. It is not necessary and in fact incorrect for the foot to be raised any higher than this. All that is required is for the foot to roll back on the pedal a little for the two cymbals to raise and separate.
What does a hi-hat drop clutch do?
A device used on some hi-hat stands to release/drop the upper hi-hat cymbal so that it sits against the lower hi-hat cymbal, even when the hi-hat pedal is not depressed by the drummer’s foot. Drop clutches may be activated with a drum stick or using a locking hi-hat pedal.
Are all hi-hat clutches the same?
Hi hat clutches are not all interchangeable and you should check the diameter of the rod of your hihat stand before buying a clutch.
Why does my hi-hat sound tinny?
If you push too hard on your hi-hat foot pedal, you will choke the cymbals, and this is a sure way to make even the best cymbals sound average.
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 far apart should your hi-hat cymbals be?
About 3/4″ to 1″ on mine.
What is dump the clutch?
Dumping the clutch is a driving technique where the driver releases the clutch pedal suddenly, which causes the clutch to engage quickly. This can be done to help the car get moving from a stop, or to help it accelerate faster. Dumping the clutch can also be used to help the car turn sharper corners.
What does drop the clutch mean?
Dropping the clutch: In 1st gear, with the clutch in, you hover the revs near the redline. Then you release the clutch suddenly while you floor the accelerator. The tires will break loose and spin. Dropping and dumping the clutch are the same thing.
Can you use a hi-hat as a crash?
You can do whatever you want. I’ve heard of people using 2 16″ crashes as hihats, the only real problem with this is placement. Using one half of a hihat as a crash wouldn’t be too bad, as long as you like the sound.
How do you make cymbals sound better?
However, there are a few things you can do that will make your current cymbals sound slightly better.
- Upgrade Your Hardware.
- Improve Your Technique.
- Keep Cymbals Clean.
- Making Your Cymbals Sound Brighter or Darker.
- Soundproofing Your Drum Room.
- Adding Things to the Cymbals.
- Getting Better Cymbals.
How do you adjust the tension on a hi-hat pedal?
To reduce tension, rotate the Spring Tension Knob to the right (Fig. C) and slide to any position you like. To increase tension, slide the Spring Tension Knob up, to decrease tension, slide the Spring Tension Knob down. The Footboard stabilizer rod should attach to holes in the frame at the bottom of the hi-hat base.