The best hi-hat samples for your project

What are hi-hat samples?

hi-hat samples are one-shot recordings of closed hats, open hats, pedal hats, and hat articulations you program into drum patterns. They’re the groove glue—everything from tight trap ticks to dusty boom-bap swings to bright house shuffles, depending on how you sequence velocity and swing. With Co-Producer, you don’t waste time digging folders—hit play and it surfaces hi-hat samples that actually sit with your track.

What kinds of hi-hat samples do I get with Co-Producer?

Co-Producer listens to your track, then pulls compatible, royalty-free hi-hat samples from Output’s library that match your tempo and vibe. You’ll see options like tight closed hits, longer open tails, gritty lo-fi hats, crisp modern hats, and percussion-like hat textures for layered patterns. The recommendations are aligned to your session so your hi-hat samples feel like they belong, not like they were pasted in.

What is Output Co-Producer?

Co-Producer is an AI plugin that listens to your track and recommends musician-made, royalty-free samples matched to your key and tempo. When you’re building drums, it can quickly point you to hi-hat samples that complement your groove and arrangement. It’s built to keep you in the flow while you make real decisions—not scroll through endless packs.

What DAWs does Co-Producer work with?

Co-Producer works with Ableton, Logic Pro (11.1+), FL Studio, Reason, Reaper, Pro Tools, Cubase, Studio One, and GarageBand on both Mac and PC. Drop it into your session, press play, and start auditioning hi-hat samples in context. Same workflow whether you’re on a laptop sketch or a full mix session.

How does Co-Producer work with various types of hi-hat samples?

Co-Producer analyzes your track’s rhythm, harmony, and overall complexity to recommend hi-hat samples that won’t fight your drums or your top-end. It doesn’t train on your audio—your music stays yours—and it only suggests handcrafted, royalty-free sounds made by sound designers. The picks are tempo-aware, so fast rolls, half-time grooves, and swung patterns all land the way you expect.

Are these hi-hat samples free to access?

You can get unlimited access to hi-hat samples with a 7-day free trial. It’s the easiest way to audition a bunch of hats against your actual beat instead of guessing from filenames. If it fits your workflow, keep it—if not, bounce.

What's included in Co-Producer apart from hi-hat samples?

Co-Producer connects you to the entire Output library, plus countless royalty-free samples from select partners like Zenhiser, Cinesamples, Black Octopus, and more. So you can build the full drum picture—kicks, snares, percussion, textures, and hi-hat samples—without jumping between sources. Everything’s curated and recommended to match your track, so you spend time arranging instead of searching.

Are these copyright and royalty free hi-hat samples?

Yes—hi-hat samples you access through Co-Producer are 100% royalty-free for commercial use. Use them in releases, placements, and client work without clearance headaches. Simple as that.

Why does Co-Producer go on my master track?

Co-Producer sits on your master because it needs to hear the full mix to make smart recommendations—especially for bright elements like hi-hat samples that can clash with vocals, synths, and cymbals. It’s listening for groove, density, and top-end balance across the whole track. Add it to the master, press play, and let it react to what you actually built.

How do I manage my Output plan when I sign up?

You can manage your Co-Producer plan anytime from your online account in the Subscription section. Plans are flexible, you can cancel anytime, and there are no cancellation fees. Your access to hi-hat samples and the rest of the catalog updates based on whatever plan you’re on.