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Does anyone have any experience sound replacing recorded hi-hats? Or do you reckon it's better to capture MIDI data using pads? I guess it comes down to the feel when recording, as real hats feel better to play, but is it worth while?
It appears to be common knowledge that sound replacing a hi-hat is difficult. There has come software with specialized functions to do it, such as Drumagog 5 Platinum and the Drumtracker in Toontrack's Superior Drummer 3. There's also others, like Slate Trigger, Massey DRT etc. But how well do they work and do you think they're worth the money?
I ask because I'm about to record an EP with my band. We're thinking of capturing the timing/velocity data of the kit using MIDI, as MIDI would seem to allow for better control. So we're going for triggers on the drums and pads for the cymbals, and then there's the big question mark - the hi-hat.
It appears to be common knowledge that sound replacing a hi-hat is difficult. There has come software with specialized functions to do it, such as Drumagog 5 Platinum and the Drumtracker in Toontrack's Superior Drummer 3. There's also others, like Slate Trigger, Massey DRT etc. But how well do they work and do you think they're worth the money?
I ask because I'm about to record an EP with my band. We're thinking of capturing the timing/velocity data of the kit using MIDI, as MIDI would seem to allow for better control. So we're going for triggers on the drums and pads for the cymbals, and then there's the big question mark - the hi-hat.