HiHatzLab is a powerful open-source VST3 plugin for FL Studio that allows you to manipulate sample pitch, control time signatures, and much more in real-time. Plugin utilizes the open-source RubberBand library for pitch manipulation and JUCE framework.
- Live Pitch Control: Change sample pitch live by MIDI key.
- Tempo Control: Adjust tempo with various options (1/2, 1/4, 1/8 up to 1/128) and triplets (1/3 up to 1/48).
- Key Mapping: Intuitive key mapping for easy pitch adjustments.
- Drag & Drop: Easily load samples by dragging and dropping files.
- Presets: Import and export your favorite settings.
- Sound Customization: Band-pass filter, ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release), and volume slider.
- Mono/Stereo Switch: Switch between mono and stereo modes.
- Built-In MIDI Keyboard: Play your tunes using the built-in MIDI keyboard.
- C3 to B3: Adjust pitch from -12 to -1 semitones
- C4 to B4: Adjust pitch from +1 to +12 semitones
- C5 to B5: Control tempo from 1/2 to 1/128
- Visual Studio 2022: Ensure you have Visual Studio 2022 installed for building the plugin.
- Projucer 7.0.8: Utilize Projucer version 7.0.8 to manage your project files effectively.
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Get the Source Code: Clone the repository and update submodules to ensure you have the latest source code:
git submodule update --init --recursive -
Build RubberBand Library: Open
vendor\rubberband\otherbuilds\rubberband-library.vcxprojinVisual Studio 2022. Configure the project settings forDebugandx64, then compile (Ctrl+Shift+B). -
Copy RubberBand Library: Copy the generated
rubberband-library.libfromvendor\rubberband\otherbuilds\x64\Debug\and paste it asLibrary\rubberband.libin your project. -
Configure and Compile:
- Launch
Projucerand open theHiHatzLab.jucerproject file. - Click on the Visual Studio logo at the top center.
- Select the
Debugandx64environment, then compile the project (Ctrl+Shift+B).
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Copy VST3 Plugin: Copy the compiled
HiHatzLab.vst3fromBuilds\VisualStudio2022\x64\Debug\VST3\HiHatzLab.vst3\Contents\x86_64-winand paste it into the VST3 plugins directory (e.g.,C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\). -
Integrate with FL Studio:
- Launch FL Studio and go to
OPTIONS. - Select
Manage pluginsand clickStart scanin the top left corner to detect the new plugin. - In the
Channel rack, click the+sign, go toMore plugins..., and findHiHatzLab [64bit].
- Load your desired sample by dragging and dropping the file.
- Adjust pitch, time signatures, and other parameters in real-time using MIDI keys or the interface controls.
- Experiment with different settings to create unique sounds and beats!
For support and feedback, please submit an issue.
Special thanks to Florian Mrugalla for assistance and support.