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boogaju · Post by **boogaju** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 3:49 pm

A new sample library from Loops de la Crème dedicated to hi-hat cymbals

HiHat Essentials is the third product from the SILVER&GOLD series, the line of premium cymbal samples and virtual instruments.

It features 23 different and complementary hi-hat cymbals, deeply multi-sampled using a wide range of top studio microphones and gear. The 50 included Kontakt patches provide realistic, dynamic hi-hats and also feature original combinations and fascinating sound effects.

http://loopsdelacreme.bandcamp.com/albu ... essentials

- 23 multi-sampled hi-hats
- 4 playing technics (closed, half-open, open, foot)
- up to 6 velocity layers for realistic, dynamic results
- round-robin and custom script for organic response
- 50 NI KONTAKT patches (38 nki, 12 nkm, Full Kontakt 5 needed!!)
- 688 samples, (mono and stereo WAV, 24bit, 48Khz)
- 17 IR samples (convolution reverb)
- Total size uncompressed: 300MB

-50% introductory price: €12EUR (offer ends july 31st, regular price: €24EUR)

boogaju · Post by **boogaju** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:18 pm

The first audio demo on the page was done using only sounds from the library, no additional FX or processing except for a light mastering on the mix. What you hear is what you get

boogaju · Post by **boogaju** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 6:37 pm

Some additional infos about the hi hats used:

23 original hi-hats were selected for the creation of this collection. You will find highly sought-after hand-made hi-hats (Zildjian Avedis 14", Istanbul 13", Bosphorus 14"), modern studio favorites (Zildjian quickbeat 13", K custom 14", Paiste Traditionnal 14") as well as unconventional-sounding hi-hats (Zildjian gen AE effect hi-hats, stacked hi-hats, hybrid models, lo-fi hats, miniature hi-hats...)

boogaju · Post by **boogaju** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 1:04 pm

Also available in the Silver&Gold Series:

http://loopsdelacreme.bandcamp.com/albu ... essentials

zyzygis · Post by **zyzygis** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 2:54 pm

Sounds really good!
Are these set up to work with e drums?

boogaju · Post by **boogaju** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 6:24 pm

zyzygis wrote:Sounds really good!
Are these set up to work with e drums?

Thanks for asking!
The Kontakt patches are set up to work with keyboards or pads: the various 'articulations' are set up on different keys. Here from the user manual:

ALL SINGLE Hi HAT PATCHES FOLLOW THE SAME KEYBOARD LAYOUT:
• C2: stick (closed hi-hat)
• C#2: open hi-hat (played with the stick)
• D2: Half-open (loose)
• D#2: foot (closed with the foot)
In addition, the mutlimic hihats (patches 01 to 08) have an extra articulation on E2 (‘splash’: cymbals hit together with the foot)

There might be a way to reassign these for your e drums, not sure about this, but I bet it would be fun to play these hats with a midi hi hat controller

boogaju · Post by **boogaju** » Sun Jul 27, 2014 5:11 pm

Introductory offer (-50%) ends in 4 days!

boogaju · Post by **boogaju** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 7:44 pm

last day for the introductory price

boogaju · Post by **boogaju** » Fri Aug 08, 2014 10:08 am

Price is now (reg.) €24-

Hi-Hat ESSENTIALS