Hattricks

The deal

$23.96 at Loot Audio (down from $59.90). Sale ends May 16, 2026.

What it is

Hattricks is a VST sampler and sequencer built specifically for trap hi-hat creation. Rather than clicking in hundreds of individual hi-hat notes by hand, it maps pre-programmed rhythmic patterns to keyboard keys - press a key and it plays a looped hi-hat pattern, from sparse 14-note runs up to ultra-dense 1,128-hit rolls that sit at the edge of human perception. Now on version 1.5 with updated functionality.

Who it's for

Trap and hip-hop producers who want complex, realistic hi-hat programming without drawing in every note manually or being locked into static audio loops.

Key features

• Each keyboard key triggers a distinct pre-programmed hi-hat rhythm with its own subdivision and hit count
• Patterns range from standard eighth notes through to machine-gun rolls with over 1,000 hits per bar
• Triplet patterns are included for swing and syncopation
• Designed for real-time performance - record otherwise-unplayable hi-hat parts live into your DAW, or lock in a groove with just a few clicks instead of hundreds