Minimal house clicky hi-hat loop, 126bpm, 2 bars

About this sample

This loop features a tight, clicky hi-hat pattern typical of minimal house at 126 BPM over two bars. It’s built from decorrelated white noise sources processed through a steep 10 kHz high-pass filter, removing low frequencies to emphasize sharp transients and airy textures. Each hi-hat hit has a very short duration of 50 ms with fast exponential decay envelopes (between 180 and 350 Hz decay rates) for a crisp, percussive feel. The pattern uses a 16th-note grid with subtle velocity variations and a slight 54% swing on off-beats, creating a natural groove and stereo width.

Best suited for minimal and deep house genres, this loop works well as a rhythmic foundation or high-frequency embellishment. It layers cleanly with bass and kick elements but may need careful EQing to avoid clashing with other high-frequency sounds. Use subtle reverb or delay to add space, and adjust levels to maintain clarity and avoid harshness in the mix.