As a drummer (I mean acoustic drummer), I am aware that drums and cymbals are “percussions without a definite pitch”. That said, acoustic drums can be pitched by ears but cymbals can’t.
I work a bit differently with electronic sounds. The main aim of pitching hi hats when I program on the AR or MD is avoiding masking effects (mainly with snares and other sounds) and make them sound good, which is the most important thing. Don’t know if it helps…
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