Drum Synthesis: Wavetable Hats
Today, we will be delving into the process of crafting a classic 808-style hi-hat. By following this comprehensive tutorial, you will acquire the necessary skills to create customized open and closed hi-hats with ease.
Although the "Noise" category in Wavetable has several excellent options, it does not offer the conventional noise sound required for making hi-hats. However, with a little trick, we can transform these into hi-hats.
So, let's dive into the step-by-step process of creating a 808-style hi-hat from scratch using Wavetable.
Noise:
Start by loading the sweep noise and set the wave position to 64%. This will create our initial sound, but in the future try swapping out the wavetables and position for new and exciting hi hats.
I think you would agree this is not really a hi hat, to make this more noisy we need to use the OSC FX’s, and more specifically the FM effect. Set the amount to 100% and tune to 88%. Now we are cooking, this is way more like a hi hat.
Filter:
Lets control the timbre of the hi hat by using the filter. In this case lets use the band pass filter so we can filter out the low end and super highs. Set the frequency to around 6kHz. And engage the filter circuit to drive the signal, lets just max it out. This will create a edge to our hi hat
If you want more ring in the signal, you can use the resonance, this creates a nice bell sound in the hi hat.
Amp Envelope:
Last thing we need to do is set up the amp envelope. Set the sustain to -inf dB, then use the decay and release to control whether the hi hat is open or closed.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, we have learned how to transform a wavetable in Wavetable into a hi-hat sound using a few simple steps. By adjusting parameters such as release time, cutoff frequency, and decay, we can create a unique 808-style hi-hat that can enhance any music production.
Furthermore, it's essential to experiment with different oscillators, filters, and effects to achieve your desired sound. There are numerous possibilities to explore, and with some creativity, you can create entirely new and exciting drum sounds.
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