# Hihats and crash articulations mix questions **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [April 17, 2025, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihats-and-crash-articulations-mix-questions/8897 "2025-04-17T14:15:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Paramita](https://forum.bfddrums.com/user_avatar/forum.bfddrums.com/paramita/32/2607_2.png) [@Paramita](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Paramita)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2025, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihats-and-crash-articulations-mix-questions/8897/1 "2025-04-17T14:15:50Z")
Hi all I use BFD with Cubase every day on my projects. Two things bug me most so far : 1- hihat articulations : I find the closed hihat comparatively too quiet compared to semi open or open. Even with closed hh at high velocity and semi or open at low velocity I find it hard to balance. And there is no separate mixer channel as with the snare. How do you guys deal with that? 2- Is there an alternate round robin on crash 2 ? Every time I select a MIDI note playing it, it alternates between one lower hit and a harder hit ! That makes programming drums difficult ! I have started writing more feedback on the BFD UI and UX but I’d like to start with these as I’m working to finish a really good track and would like to iron those details. Thanks ! ---
**Author:** ![destroyhc](https://forum.bfddrums.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/cc9497/32.png) [@destroyhc](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/destroyhc)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihats-and-crash-articulations-mix-questions/8897/2 "2025-04-17T14:39:49Z")
I can answer question 1! - You can adjust hihat articulation levels by selecting the hi hat, then in Kit view, in the Model panel \>Articulations\>Chose the articulation then adjust Artic Trim value 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Paramita](https://forum.bfddrums.com/user_avatar/forum.bfddrums.com/paramita/32/2607_2.png) [@Paramita](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Paramita)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihats-and-crash-articulations-mix-questions/8897/3 "2025-04-17T15:07:10Z")
> [@destroyhc](#): > > You can adjust hihat articulation levels by selecting the hi hat, then in Kit view, in the Model panel \>Articulations\>Chose the articulation then adjust Artic Trim value Thanks, much appreciated ! 😍 Especially that even using BFD for about 3 weeks, I had not seen that panel before… 🤣 Very useful ! BFD UX and UI could do with a big revamp 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/user_avatar/forum.bfddrums.com/fender_bender/32/1036_2.png) [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihats-and-crash-articulations-mix-questions/8897/4 "2025-04-18T02:24:44Z")
The Model panel is super useful and important. The available controls depend on the drum selected. I use at least some sections of it on every kit piece channel. The dampening can dial in the tightness of the kick, toms, as well as hihats. I use differing amounts of the cymbal swells on all my cymbals. I add just a dB or so of the tom resonance. It kinda acts a a little glue. I’ve come across a few expansions that need a little tweaking with the articulation levels. ---
**Author:** ![Paramita](https://forum.bfddrums.com/user_avatar/forum.bfddrums.com/paramita/32/2607_2.png) [@Paramita](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Paramita)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihats-and-crash-articulations-mix-questions/8897/5 "2025-04-18T07:49:38Z")
> [@Fender\_Bender](#): > > The Model panel is super useful and important. Got it, indeed lots of useful controls there to explore. Probably too many controls all over the place and I am a bit upset I did not see this panel for so long. The UI is so bloated and disorganised, it needs tidying up ! ---
**Author:** ![Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/user_avatar/forum.bfddrums.com/fender_bender/32/1036_2.png) [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihats-and-crash-articulations-mix-questions/8897/6 "2025-04-18T14:47:38Z")
It does feel overwhelming at first. There are lots of sections and controls, but after some time it won’t feel so confusing. I have the BFD3 Explained tutorials saved and it covers pretty much everything. I can DM you a link if you’re interested. ---
**Author:** ![Paramita](https://forum.bfddrums.com/user_avatar/forum.bfddrums.com/paramita/32/2607_2.png) [@Paramita](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Paramita)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihats-and-crash-articulations-mix-questions/8897/7 "2025-04-18T15:33:17Z")
> [@Fender\_Bender](#): > > I can DM you a link if you’re interested. Yes please I’ll be happy to get it, I am trying hard to get a song finished as I have a great opportunity to showcase it on TV 😉 It’s so much work but I love doing this ! ---
**Author:** ![Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/user_avatar/forum.bfddrums.com/fender_bender/32/1036_2.png) [@Fender\_Bender](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/Fender_Bender)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihats-and-crash-articulations-mix-questions/8897/8 "2025-04-18T20:32:51Z")
DM sent. Good luck with your project. ---
**Author:** ![BMT0703](https://forum.bfddrums.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/ebca7d/32.png) [@BMT0703](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/BMT0703)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2025, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihats-and-crash-articulations-mix-questions/8897/9 "2025-04-20T00:30:46Z")
Fender Bender, would you send me the link as well. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![idgarb](https://forum.bfddrums.com/user_avatar/forum.bfddrums.com/idgarb/32/3899_2.png) [@idgarb](https://forum.bfddrums.com/u/idgarb)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.bfddrums.com/t/hihats-and-crash-articulations-mix-questions/8897/10 "2025-11-10T17:36:44Z")
Just got 3.5 and am having a really hard time with this issue. Would you mind sending me a linik as well?