Metallic tech house percussion

About this sample

This drum loop features a sharp metallic percussion sound built from frequency modulation synthesis with a 620Hz carrier and a 1437Hz modulator, creating inharmonic sidebands for a striking tone. The modulation index starts high at 8.0 and decays quickly, shaping a tight transient. A burst of white noise high-passed above 3kHz adds the "stick hit," while a resonant band-pass filter around 2.5kHz introduces a ringing metallic resonance. The sound is shaped by fast exponential envelopes and enhanced with tanh saturation for harmonic richness. Short stereo delays of 12ms and 18ms add spatial width and a subtle room reflection effect.

This loop suits tech house and other electronic genres around moderate tempos, fitting well as a percussive accent or rhythmic texture. It blends smoothly with synthetic and acoustic drums but may need careful EQ to avoid clashing with midrange elements. Layering with deeper kicks or basses and light reverb can enhance its presence without overwhelming the mix.