Style 1
EDM/Crisp Pulse
Compression
Gate
EQ
Compression
Threshold:-18 dB
Ratio:5:1
Attack:Fast (2 ms)
Release:Fast (50 ms)
Hold:10 ms
Gain:4–6 dB
Target GR:4–8 dB
Tightens dynamics for rhythmic EDM hi-hats. Moderate gain reduction for pulse.
Gate
Threshold:-38 dB
Attack:Fast (0.1 ms)
Release:Medium (80 ms)
Hold:15 ms
Keeps hi-hats clean and pulsing.
EQ
Mid:-4 dB at 1 kHz (reduce harshness)
High:+3 dB at 14 kHz (sizzle)
Low Cut:250 Hz, 12 dB/octave
High Mid:+4 dB at 7 kHz (crispness)
Creates sharp, driving hi-hats for EDM.
Style 2
Jazz/Subtle Shimmer
Compression
Gate
EQ
Compression
Threshold:-25 dB
Ratio:3:1
Attack:Medium (10 ms)
Release:Medium (120 ms)
Hold:20 ms
Gain:2–4 dB
Target GR:2–5 dB
Gentle compression for nuanced jazz hi-hats. Light gain reduction for texture.
Gate
Threshold:-40 dB
Attack:Fast (0.5 ms)
Release:Slow (150 ms)
Hold:30 ms
Reduces noise while preserving hi-hat texture.
EQ
Mid:-2 dB at 800 Hz (reduce clang)
High:+2 dB at 10 kHz (air)
Low Cut:200 Hz, 12 dB/octave
High Mid:+2 dB at 5 kHz (clarity)
Enhances subtle shimmer for jazz hi-hats.
Style 3
Rock/Sharp Definition
Compression
Gate
EQ
Compression
Threshold:-20 dB
Ratio:4:1
Attack:Fast (3 ms)
Release:Fast (50 ms)
Hold:10 ms
Gain:3–5 dB
Target GR:3–6 dB
Tightens dynamics for sharp, defined hi-hats in rock. Moderate gain reduction for clarity.
Gate
Threshold:-35 dB
Attack:Fast (0.1 ms)
Release:Fast (50 ms)
Hold:10 ms
Eliminates bleed for clean hi-hat hits.
EQ
Mid:-3 dB at 1 kHz (reduce harshness)
High:+3 dB at 12 kHz (sizzle)
Low Cut:250 Hz, 12 dB/octave
High Mid:+4 dB at 6 kHz (shimmer)
Ensures crisp, cutting hi-hats in rock mixes.