Originally Posted By: floyd jane
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.


Agreed on adding verb AND keep looking. I'm sure I can find it!

I found in the software where to pull levels back a bit. That is starting to help.

Not mixed, but starting on levels

Next I will listen to the samples I have and see if there is anything along those lines before spending too much time on the wrong sample to start with!

Thanks so much for your help.

Chad (Hope that makes it easier)

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