# The Hat - hi-hat controller for Alesis Nitro The Hi-Hat Controller Your Alesis Nitro/Nitro Max Deserves! - **Seller:** [Drumic](https://lectronz.com/stores/lorenzo), Den Haag, Netherlands - **Price:** €92.00 (EUR, before shipping and taxes) - **Availability:** In stock - **Categories:** Audio, MIDI, Synth - **Product page:** https://lectronz.com/products/nitro-hat ## Options **Extra Hi-Hat Clutch Mounting** - No Extra - M10x1.5mm [Add €5.00] - M10x1.25mm [Add €5.00] - M12x1.75mm [Add €5.00] **Add Hi-Hat Clutch** - No Clutch - With Clutch [Add €20.00] (0 left) **Add 6.25mm Jack Adapter** - No - 3.5 to 6.25mm Jack Adapter [Add €5.00] ## Links - [Documentation](https://www.drumic.eu) ## Images ![The Hat - hi-hat controller for Alesis Nitro](https://lectronz-images.b-cdn.net/lectronz/active_storage/representations/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NDU0MDksInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--00cc59380babd548c6e857ffc4ffbc1393ef4862/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls5NjAsNjQwXSwic2F2ZXIiOnsic3RyaXAiOnRydWV9fSwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--970c165836a83091725a1a0fd4f37ce9408da1bf/IMG_20260323_185841.jpg) ![The Hat - hi-hat controller for Alesis Nitro](https://lectronz-images.b-cdn.net/lectronz/active_storage/representations/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NDU0MDUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--6ce22e85eacbb582bc9a62eba3dd2e544cd1c55b/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls5NjAsNjQwXSwic2F2ZXIiOnsic3RyaXAiOnRydWV9fSwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--970c165836a83091725a1a0fd4f37ce9408da1bf/IMG_20260323_181253_Bokeh.jpg) ![The Hat - hi-hat controller for Alesis Nitro](https://lectronz-images.b-cdn.net/lectronz/active_storage/representations/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NDQ0MDMsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--aa245eac8dd4685a30972b93aa2f54a796a38b79/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls5NjAsNjQwXSwic2F2ZXIiOnsic3RyaXAiOnRydWV9fSwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--970c165836a83091725a1a0fd4f37ce9408da1bf/NitroHat-MillenniumPro.jpg) ## Description **For buyers in Europe:** under the new business regulation I now add VAT on top of the base price. Send me a message before ordering and I'll send you a discount code so you don't pay it twice. --- ![The Hat — a real hi-hat for your Alesis kit](https://www.drumic.eu/assets/images/hero-drumkit.webp) # A real hi-hat for your Alesis kit. I'm Lorenzo — a drummer and electronics engineer, and the person who builds **The Hat** (formerly the Nitro Hat). About a year ago I picked up an Alesis Nitro Max to learn drums. Great kit. But the hi-hat never moved like the one from my lessons — I had to stamp the pedal to the floor just to get a closed sound, and everything in between was missing. So I built the part I wanted: a hi-hat controller that reads every position of the pedal and plays it back as real hi-hat motion. **Closed. Half-open. Open. Chick.** The way it should feel. ## No add-on. A real upgrade. The Nitro module won't talk to third-party hi-hat controllers, so there was nothing to buy. As an engineer, that's a problem I could solve. After a lot of iterations, testing and tweaking, I got it right. The Hat mounts on a standard hi-hat stand and connects to your module with the original cable. Full press for a closed sound. Real motion for everything between. Proper drumming with the kit you already own. ## From Reddit to your kit I shared it on Reddit and the response was overwhelming. Three drummers volunteered as beta testers and I shipped them the first units. The feedback was so good that I made a few final improvements and moved to small-batch production. Around 40 drummers are playing The Hat today — and it's available for everyone. --- # Key features - **Mounts on any standard hi-hat stand** — play it like a real hi-hat, because it is one - **Natural feel** — no more over-pressing for a closed sound - **Full expression** — closed, half-open, open, chick - **Plug-and-play** — for Alesis Nitro Mesh, Nitro Max and Nitro Pro. No module mod, no firmware flashing - **Built in the EU** — designed and assembled in The Netherlands ![One pedal. Four sounds.](https://www.drumic.eu/assets/images/Drumic-kit_plus_mounted.webp) --- # The Hat website Full details, demos, updates and more: **[www.drumic.eu →](https://www.drumic.eu/)** # FAQ Every question answered here: **[www.drumic.eu/faq.html →](https://www.drumic.eu/faq.html)** Installation walkthrough: **[www.drumic.eu/installation.html →](https://www.drumic.eu/installation.html)** --- # Order guide The sale includes **The Hat controller with all the mounting accessories you need** — the hi-hat stand is not included. - **Using a Nitro Pro?** You'll need a 6.35 → 3.5mm jack adapter. Add it by selecting **Add 6.35mm Jack Adapter**. - By default, The Hat ships with **M12x1.25 mounting**, which fits the majority of modern hi-hat stands. **You don't have a hi-hat stand yet** 1. Pick a compatible stand from the **[compatibility chart](https://www.drumic.eu/compatibility.html)** 2. Order the default Hat with M12x1.25 mounting **You already have a hi-hat stand** 1. Start with the **[compatibility chart](https://www.drumic.eu/compatibility.html)** 2. If needed, add the correct mount under **Extra Hi-Hat Clutch Mounting** 3. Not sure about your clutch bolt and want to be 100% certain? Order a compatible clutch from me under **Add Hi-Hat Clutch** --- # Shipping **Do you ship internationally?** Yes — worldwide. Costs and delivery times vary by location. If your country isn't in the list, message me and I'll add it. - **Europe** — VAT is included in the price. No surprises at the door. - **United States** — pre-paid tariffs are included at checkout. Nothing to pay on delivery. - **Rest of the world** — local customs duties may apply on delivery. --- # Any questions? Use the **Message Seller** button on the right, or reach me through **[www.drumic.eu/contact.html](https://www.drumic.eu/contact.html)**. Real warranty, real support from a real person — 2-year warranty, 30-day returns. --- # Made in the EU Designed and assembled in The Netherlands. - Plastics produced in The Netherlands from 100% recycled material, Dutch supplier - PCBs manufactured in Germany - The goal is to move as much of the BOM as possible to European suppliers r/#BuyFromEU ## Shipping policy Shipping to Europe — VAT is included in the price. No surprises at the door. Shipping to the United States — Pre-paid tariffs are included at checkout. Nothing to pay on delivery. Shipping to the rest of the world — Local customs duties may apply upon delivery. I am willing to ship worldwide, but shipping costs vary by country. If your country is not listed, feel free to contact me, I will check the price add it to the list.