Put a soft clipper on your master channel to let the drums "knock" without clipping the audio.
: Perfectly processed to sit at the front of the mix, a staple of the Hyperpop and Rage subgenres. 🎹 Beyond the Drums
Start high. 130–150+ BPM is the sweet spot. Starboy Outtatown Drum Kit
The (often referred to as their curated "stash" or "kits") has become essential for producers wanting to replicate this gritty, energetic sound.
The is an essential sound collection for producers looking to master the Rage and Hyperpop subgenres . Inspired by the production styles of Anton "Starboy" Mendo and Tobias "Outtatown" Dekker , this kit provides the sonic foundation for the distorted, high-energy beats popularized by artists like Playboi Carti and Ken Carson. Who are Starboy and Outtatown? Put a soft clipper on your master channel
A typical "stash" or drum kit from these producers, such as the starboyrob 2023 drum stash, contains over 700 sounds including:
Snares are usually tight, short, and incredibly snappy, often layered with a clap for additional body and texture. They cut through the dense mix without sounding boxy or overwhelming. Short, compressed claps are also a staple, often used in rhythmic patterns to create a driving, energetic feel. 130–150+ BPM is the sweet spot
The hi-hats are perhaps the most identifiable element. Expect rapid-fire, highly rhythmic patterns filled with triplets, stutters, and intricate rolls. These are often augmented with pitched-up or pitched-down percussive one-shots, creating a chaotic yet controlled groove that is impossible to ignore. They are the engine that powers the entire "rage" feel.
You can import these samples into the Drum Machine Designer to trigger them with MIDI pads.