3 Tips for Clean & Crispy Hi-Hats
Ready to level up your hi-hat game? We've gathered some nice tips from Leslie Brathwaite, Jaycen Joshua, and Mick Guzauski. No BS, just actionable insights to make your hi-hats cut through perfectly. 🔥 Get 3 techniques that'll transform your hi-hat game.
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Tuck in a hihat with sidechain compression
Mick Guzauski demonstrates how to use sidechain compression with the Avid BF-76 to make a hi-hat sit well in a busy mix. By routing the bass drum sample into the sidechain input of the hi-hat's compressor, he creates more movement and ensures the hi-hat tucks in nicely with the rest of the elements. This method also adds rhythmic interest without overpowering other instruments.