Tech house hi hat loop 127bpm

About this sample

This loop features a crisp tech house hi-hat pattern at 127 BPM, built from white noise processed through a high-pass filter at 7 kHz and a band-pass filter between 10 and 14 kHz to isolate bright, metallic sizzle frequencies. The pattern plays 16th notes with a distinctive groove: closed hats on the downbeats and an open hat on the upbeat 3rd 16th note, enhanced by a 58% swing that delays every even 16th note. The closed hats have a very short 35 ms decay for a tight "chick" sound, while the open hats sustain for 180 ms, creating space and lift. Stereo width is achieved by independent noise sources on left and right channels, and light tanh saturation adds harmonic warmth and cohesion.

This hi-hat loop suits tech house and similar dance genres around 127 BPM, fitting well into grooves where a tight, swung hi-hat rhythm is needed. It can be layered with deeper kicks and percussion but watch for midrange buildup since the loop focuses on high frequencies. Adding subtle reverb or delay can enhance the open hats without muddying the mix.