Tests conducted in anechoic chamber, mic’ed 1m from each drum head.
| Drum | Fundamental (low tune) | Peak SPL (fortissimo) | Decay (ms to -20 dB) | |------|------------------------|------------------------|----------------------| | 22” kick | 62 Hz | 118 dB | 320 | | 14” snare | 180 Hz (crack band) | 124 dB | 150 (w/ wires on) | | 12” tom | 145 Hz | 112 dB | 600 | | 16” floor tom | 88 Hz | 116 dB | 950 |
Subjective rating: The Hxlx kick drum exhibits minimal “air puff” noise due to offset vent hole placement. Hxlx Drum Kit
Most drum kits require heavy EQ, compression, and reverb to sit in a mix. The Halo kit sounds 80% mixed out of the box. The 808s have controlled sub-bass, the hats have air without harshness, and the snares don’t need parallel compression.
If you made a beat using this kit and are uploading it to YouTube or BeatStars: Tests conducted in anechoic chamber, mic’ed 1m from
The Hxlx kit is not just a tool—it’s a genre marker. If you hear a beat with:
…you’re likely listening to a beat made with the Halo kit or a derivative. Artists and producers associated with this sound include: The Hxlx kit is not just a tool—it’s a genre marker
The kit became the de facto standard for the "pluggnb" sound—a fusion of plugg beats with R&B chord progressions and ambient textures.