808 closed hi hat one shot

About this sample

A 0.12-second, mono closed hat combines six square-wave partials at MIDI notes 79, 84, 87, 91, 94, and 98 into a bright, inharmonic metallic cluster. A second layer of high-passed noise adds a crisp hiss; the metal is filtered above 6.5 kHz and the noise above 7.5 kHz, both with second-order filters. Fast decay envelopes, 1.4-drive saturation, and a short 8 ms fade-out keep the hit tight and dry, with its peak set to -3 dB.

Use it for compact drum patterns in house, techno, hip-hop, or other beat-driven styles; its short tail suits a wide range of tempos. Layer it with a kick and snare, or add subtle reverb or delay if you want more space. The high-frequency content can build up quickly, so check it against other hats and bright percussion.