AudioThing Hats is a dedicated hi hat and cymbal virtual drum synthesizer that blends synthesized noises and recorded samples together to generate unique sounds with ease.
Using noise and sample sources, the Hats plug-in synthesizes distinctive metallic sounds great for percussion, or for any other creative intent. The noise section employs six square oscillators each with varying timbres, resulting in a controllable metallic characteristic unlike typical generic noise generators. The sample section pairs perfectly with the noise section to deliver classic sounds, using samples derived from rare analog drum machines that have been recorded and processed through traditional analog preamps and aural exciter equipment.
Hats also allows users extended functionality for processing sounds further using modular effects, made up of: ring modulation, bit reduction, filter, and reverb. Each effect can be rearranged into a variety of processing chains for all-in-one sound design and creativity.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Virtual Drum Synthesizers
- Opportunity for further expanding the variety of synthesized drum sounds by employing machine learning techniques.
- Modular Effects for Sound Design
- Opportunity for developing new and unique processing chains for more creative sound design.
- Digital Sampling of Analog Equipment
- Opportunity for creating more accurate digital replicas of rare analog drum machines with improved sound quality.
Who This Affects Most
- Music Production Software
- Companies can develop software that utilizes machine learning to create an expanded variety of synthesized drum sounds.
- Audio Engineering Equipment
- Companies can create a new range of modular effects and sound processors for professional audio engineers and sound designers.
- Audio Hardware Manufacturing
- Companies can improve the accuracy of digital replicas by using advanced sampling techniques, creating more desirable drum machines for musicians and audio professionals.
