That's what I meant by "splishey" - what you are indicating by the hi-hat and shaker not sounding much different - and what I am saying in terms of "not noticeable" - it's almost a sound you can make by saying "ch-ch-ch-ch"... in contrast, the hi-hat samples you are using (so far) do, in fact, have a "clank" to them... so it is likely finding the right sample to use - one that has that "splish" sound.

In your "Drums only" post, the hi-hat (first half of track) still has a "dominant" (clank) sound to it... it might help to add some reverb to that (it sounds too up front) - but I really think you would be a lot better off (and a lot happier) if you keep looking until you find that perfect sample to get that sound you are hearing in the Luke song.

Last edited by floyd jane; 04/29/15 03:51 AM.