Formats : Kontakt + Live + WAV
Size : 95 Megabytes
416 Drum Samples (24 Bits / 44.1 Khz)
Sampled with Class A gears
Radical Tops by Cluster Sound
HIGH-FREQUENCY PRECISION FOR GROOVES THAT BREATHE
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Define your groove from the top down. 416 high-frequency drums, hi-hats, cymbals, and SFX, from modular organic movement to coded digital precision, crisp analog hiss to crunchy distorted textures. Inside you'll find:- 416 Drum Devices with dedicated macro controls
- 26 organized Drum Racks featuring 16 devices each
- Closed hi-hats: 32 Crink, 32 Crisp, 80 Modular, 32 Sharp
- Open hi-hats: 48 Modular OHH, 48 Hiss HH, 48 Code HH
- 32 Code Cymbals with digital synthesis character
- SFX: 32 Crackle, 32 Crunch
- Device preview playback and direct Packs installation
- Also available for Kontakt 5.8+ with Droom synthesizer
- Compatible with Ableton Live 11+
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Additional information
| Ableton Live Compatibility | Ableton Live 11 Standard, Ableton Live 11 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 11 Suite, Ableton Live 12 Standard, Ableton Live 12 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 12 Suite |
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| Min. Requirements | Ableton Live 11 Standard, Kontakt : Version 5.8 or higher |
| OS | Mac, Windows |
PRICE: £7.50
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October 31, 2025
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An absolutely lethal collection
It a lethal injection of rhythmic energy. This pack delivers futuristic, razor-sharp top loops that instantly elevate any track with complex, modern grooves.
I recommend this product
Radical Tops by Cluster Sound
The High-End Definition
A great kick drives the rhythm. But it’s the tops (the hi-hats, cymbals, and high-frequency percussion) that define the groove, add movement, and create the space where a track breathes. The right hi-hat can make a static beat come alive. A crisp cymbal hit can mark transitions with precision. SFX crackles and crunchy textures can add character that separates your track from everything else.
Radical Tops delivers 416 meticulously crafted high-frequency drums, hi-hats, cymbals, and SFX shots. From modular hi-hats with organic movement to digitally coded cymbals with razor-sharp definition, from analog hiss to synthetic crackle, this pack provides the complete high-end toolkit for modern electronic production.
Ten Specialized Categories
32 Crink CHH (Closed Hi-Hats) deliver tight, textured closed hi-hats with a distinctive crinkled character. These aren’t smooth and polished; they’re full of grain and detail, perfect for adding organic texture to electronic grooves.
32 Crisp CHH (Closed Hi-Hats) provide sharp, clean closed hi-hats with focused attack and minimal sustain. When you need precision and clarity in your groove, these are the hi-hats that cut through without cluttering the mix.
80 Modular CHH (Closed Hi-Hats) showcase the organic complexity of modular synthesis applied to hi-hat design. These sounds evolve, breathe, and shift subtly with each hit, perfect for grooves that need movement and life rather than static repetition.
32 Sharp CHH (Closed Hi-Hats) emphasize aggressive high-frequency content with metallic edge. These hi-hats bite, providing the kind of presence that drives techno, electro, and other genres where the tops need to be assertive.
32 Code Cymbals explore digitally synthesized cymbal sounds with algorithmic precision. DSP-coded and mathematically generated, these cymbals offer modern character and unique timbral signatures that stand apart from sampled acoustic cymbals.
48 Code HH (Hi-Hats) apply the same digital synthesis approach to hi-hat design, creating sounds that are distinctly electronic yet functionally versatile. Perfect for producers seeking contemporary high-frequency textures.
48 Hiss HH (Hi-Hats) embrace noise-based synthesis, where white noise and filtered hiss become rhythmic elements. These hi-hats add air and breath to tracks, filling high-frequency space with texture rather than tonal content.
48 Modular OHH (Open Hi-Hats) bring modular synthesis complexity to open hi-hat sounds. Long sustains, evolving harmonics, and organic variation make these perfect for creating dynamic, breathing grooves that never sound mechanical.
32 Crackle SFX offer textural sound effects built from crackle, pops, and vinyl noise aesthetics. These aren’t traditional drum sounds; they’re rhythmic textures that add character, grain, and vintage vibe to modern productions.
32 Crunch SFX provide aggressive, distorted sound effects with crunchy, broken character. Perfect for glitch aesthetics, industrial textures, or adding controlled chaos to your rhythmic arrangements.
Analog Meets Digital
Radical Tops spans the full spectrum of synthesis approaches. Analog-sourced hi-hats bring warmth and organic character. Digitally coded sounds deliver modern precision and unique timbres. Modular synthesis adds evolving complexity. Noise-based designs create atmospheric texture. This diversity ensures you’ll find the right high-frequency element for any production style.
Every sound has been designed with attention to frequency balance, ensuring these tops sit perfectly in mixes without harsh resonances or competing with other elements. They’re ready to use, professionally crafted, and immediately impactful.
Instant Access, Complete Control
Every sound comes as a dedicated Drum Device with macro controls, giving you immediate parameter access without menu diving. Tune the pitch, adjust the decay, shape the tone: all the essential controls at your fingertips.
The pack includes 26 sound-specific Drum Racks, each containing 16 related devices with macro controls. Exploring crisp closed hi-hats? Load the Crisp CHH rack. Experimenting with modular open hats? The Modular OHH rack has you covered. This organization accelerates your workflow and keeps creativity flowing.
Device preview playback lets you audition sounds before loading them. Direct installation into Ableton’s Packs section keeps everything organized. Find the sound you need, load it, customize it, and keep working: no friction, just flow.
Two Powerful Formats
For Ableton Live Users: 416 individual Drum Devices with macro controls, 26 organized Drum Racks for fast browsing, device preview playback, and seamless Packs integration. Everything optimized for Live’s workflow.
For Kontakt Users: The Droom synthesizer provides unified access with comprehensive sound design controls. Shape envelopes, apply filters, add effects: complete creative control over every high-frequency element.
Define Your Groove
Hi-hats drive house and techno grooves. Cymbals punctuate transitions in bass music and drum & bass. Crackle and crunch add texture to experimental electronic and glitch productions. Modular sounds bring organic life to ambient and downtempo. Whatever your genre, Radical Tops delivers the high-frequency foundation that makes tracks move, breathe, and stand out.
What’s Included:
- 416 Drum Devices for Ableton Live with dedicated macro controls
- 26 Drum Racks with 16 devices each, organized by sound type
- 32 Crink CHH: textured closed hi-hats
- 32 Crisp CHH: sharp, clean closed hi-hats
- 80 Modular CHH: organic, evolving closed hi-hats
- 32 Sharp CHH: aggressive, metallic closed hi-hats
- 32 Code Cymbals: digitally synthesized cymbals
- 48 Code HH: algorithmic hi-hat synthesis
- 48 Hiss HH: noise-based hi-hat textures
- 48 Modular OHH: complex open hi-hats
- 32 Crackle SFX: textural crackle effects
- 32 Crunch SFX: distorted, crunchy effects
- Analog and digital synthesis: spanning the full sonic spectrum
- Device preview playback: audition before loading
- Direct Packs installation: organized and accessible
- Kontakt version: Droom synthesizer with comprehensive controls
- Compatible with: Ableton Live 11+ and Kontakt 5.8+
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The Live version of Radical Tops has been designed to perfectly fit into your Ableton Live. All the included devices can be directly installed in your “Packs” section and previewed when selected in the Live browser. They have also been organized in Live standardized categories so that you can find them also in the browser’s “Categories” section. Moreover, all the sounds included in Radical Tops have similar perceived volumes and feature 8 macro controls with volume compensation to avoid unwanted distortions.
The Kontakt version of Radical Tops includes DROOM, a drum instrument with an ultra-friendly interface and a solid set of synth/effects parameters. All the drum samples included in Radical Tops can be easily selected using the Drum Menu and then tweaked using the an AHD Volume Envelope, two independent HP / LP filters, a Pitch Envelope and Warmth, Punch, Transient, EQ and Drive effects. The selected drum can be spread across the keyboard or it can be played regardless the incoming MIDI notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Radical Tops is a comprehensive high-frequency drum collection featuring 416 hi-hats, cymbals, and SFX shots. It includes crink, crisp, modular, and sharp closed hi-hats; modular open hi-hats; code cymbals; hiss and code hi-hats; plus crackle and crunch SFX, each available as a Drum Device with macro controls, plus 26 organized Drum Racks for fast sound selection.
A:
- Ableton Live Version: Ableton Live 11 Standard or higher
- Kontakt Version: Native Instruments Kontakt 5.8 or higher (if using Kontakt version)
- Mac or Windows operating system
A: Yes. You can use all included hi-hats, cymbals, and SFX in your own original productions without paying royalties. Redistribution or resale of the assets is not allowed.
A: Each category offers distinct character: Crink CHH has textured grain, Crisp CHH delivers sharp clarity, Modular CHH provides organic evolution, Sharp CHH brings metallic aggression, Code HH uses digital synthesis, Hiss HH employs noise-based design, and Modular OHH combines complexity with long sustains. This variety ensures you’ll find the perfect high-frequency element for any groove.
A: You can explore more of Cluster Sound’s tools and devices here: Cluster Sound
Important Information
Initial Release – October 2025
Our Products are generally provided as Zip file downloads which in all cases will need to be extracted and saved to your hard drive prior to installation. Details on the different file type provided and what to do with them are below.
.alp Files: These are Ableton Live Packs and will either install directly into the Packs Section of the browser of Ableton Live or ask you to save them to your hard drive. For packs that install to the library, when you double click on them you will see a pop up window asking you to confirm that installation is ok as the files are described as “Legacy”. This is fine and you are ok to proceed, the packs are created using the format for an earlier version of Live and so remain compatible with the current version.
.amxd files: These are individual MaxforLive Devices and can be stored anywhere on your hard drive. We’d advise creating a folder for them and then adding that folder as a location within the Places section of Lives Browser.
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