: Crisp, high-pitched claps and "noise hats" that drive the fast-paced (often 140+ BPM) rhythms common in Ken Carson's A Great Chaos era.
Having the right sounds is only half the battle; knowing how to arrange and mix them is what yields placements. Follow these steps to maximize the utility of the kit: Crank Up the BPM
Starboy & Outtatown production style, characterized by its "chaotic," high-energy Hyperpop and Rage aesthetic for artists like Ken Carson, is often packaged in "stash" or "circuit" kits. These kits typically include a blend of aggressive drums and synth presets for plugins like Serum. Typical Kit Contents Starboy Outtatown Drum Kit
Starboy Outtatown Drum Kit – Ethereal, Gritty, & Melodic Trap Sounds
Every WAV file in the kit is pre-processed, mixed, and leveled. This optimization ensures your tracks sound professional immediately upon dragging a sample into your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). It eliminates the need for heavy corrective equalization or compression. Key Features and Sound Breakdown Sound Type Characteristics Best Used For Heavily clipped, clean low-end, maximum grit Aggressive, fast-paced club tracks Starboy Snare High-frequency bite, metallic ring Counter-rhythms and energetic drops Laser FX Synthesized, futuristic sweeps Transitioning between song sections Tight Hi-Hats Short decay, minimal transient click Rapid, continuous triplet rolls Production Tips: How to Use the Kit Like a Pro 1. Tune Your 808s : Crisp, high-pitched claps and "noise hats" that
Very crisp, bright, and often layered with white noise or metallic hits.
Because the 808s in this kit are incredibly loud and saturated, sidechain your kick drum to the 808. This momentarily dips the volume of the 808 whenever the kick hits, ensuring your low-end stays punchy and clear. These kits typically include a blend of aggressive
: The kits typically feature heavily distorted, "crunchy" 808s that cut through dense synth layers.