Modern trap is defined by rapid-fire hi-hat rolls. Richie Souf's hats are distinct because they are often slightly de-tuned or warbley.
Because these samples are loud, pull your channel fader down to -12dB. If you clip the master channel with these samples, the distortion becomes harsh, not musical. richie souf drum kit
The Richie Souf kit is not designed for "hard" or aggressive trap music (e.g., 808 Mafia/Metro Boomin style). Instead, it occupies a niche characterized by: Modern trap is defined by rapid-fire hi-hat rolls
| Genre | Compatibility Rating | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Plugg / Pluggnb | 10/10 | The definitive sound source for this genre. Essential. | | Playboi Carti Type Beats | 9/10 | highly effective for Die Lit-style production (Ethereal, destructive). | | Detroit / Ghettotech | 6/10 | Less suitable due to the snares being too "soft" for the aggressive, off-beat Detroit style. | | Drill | 4/10 | Generally incompatible. Drill requires harder, dryer snares and sliding 808s not present here. | | Lo-Fi / Chill Hop | 7/10 | The melodic one-shots and "plastic" percussion can be repurposed effectively for Lo-Fi. | | Genre | Compatibility Rating | Notes |
You downloaded the kit. You loaded the "Rage 808." Now you sound exactly like every other Type Beat channel. Let's fix that.
The Arrangement Trick: Richie Souf beats usually hover around 140-160 BPM, but they feel slow. Layer a basic kick drum over the F1 808 to give it that "bounce." Don't program your hats on every single 1/16th note. Leave gaps. Let the silence hit.
The Mixing Rule: Do not EQ out the "dirt." If you high-pass the 808 to make it clean, you lose the character. Embrace the red lining. Soft clip your master channel. The distortion is the instrument.