Thanks for the help. I think the hazerai is the one for me John J, though your advice was duly noted and welcomed. I am not one to be overly precious when it comes to hi-hat pedals, i don’t know if i could use it effectively if i tried lol. Plus the reverse echo is really what swung it for me. One further question if i should be so bold; what effect would a sustain pedal have on a miked up drum kit? I’m wondering if it would make a sort of sustained tone rather than just a short crack/bang/doof sound. Thanks again folks