Also as a drummer, what’s more determinative of cymbals than specific brands is weight. I’ve got a heavy vintage Zidjian ride, two medium-weight Sabina crashes, a fairly light Zildfian hi hats so I get that nice “chick” sound that cuts through. If I can clearly hear a heavy ride (deeper tone with more stick sound audible) and/or heavier versus thinner/crisper hi hats that goes a long way with me. Check out Cyrus Chestnut’s self-titled CD, Keb’ Mo’s “Slow Down” CD, and Keith Jarrett’s “Live at the Blue Note” just to name a few. Oh, and also Steve Gadd and Friends “Live at Voce” and “Oscar Peterson meets Roy Hargrove and Ralph Moore.” If a system can’t clearly discern the difference between heavy or thinner cymbals it’s a non starter for me.
Best Examples Of Cymbal Decays On A Recording
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