u could try and eq the kix to kick in a higher region, they are a little to bassy i'd say.

try putting a nice bassline underneath the kick, that should change it a great deal,

for the hats, just try some different samples if you're not happy with them.

try these hat packs:

http://www.breakbeat-paradise.com/bb...p?sampleid=180

http://www.breakbeat-paradise.com/bb...p?sampleid=176

http://www.breakbeat-paradise.com/bb...p?sampleid=170

http://xeon4.xeonserver.net/~bbww/sa...s/thanhats.zip