Zildjian K Custom 22" Dry Complex Ride Medium Thin
Group: Rides
Type: Dry Complex Ride Medium Thin
Size: 22 Inch
Series: K Custom
Weight: 2267g, 2273g, 2294g, 2300g, 2305g, 2308g (2007 Serial Number)
Years of production: 2004 - ?
Sound file: K Custom 22" Dry Complex Ride Medium Thin
K Custom 22" Dry Complex Ride Medium Thin
K Custom 22" Dry Complex Ride Medium Thin
K Custom 22" Dry Complex Ride Medium Thin
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Review: "From the moment I gave the rides their first whacks, I was struck by their unusual mix of sound characteristics. Words like "aggressive", "raw", and "elemental" came to mind. But conflicting terms like "warm" and "cool" also struck me. These cymbals were "dry" in terms of strong stick definition, but they also emitted a "wet" tidal surge of sonic wash when played into a frenzy. Though dark in tone, in typical K fashion (with the 22" thin lower in pitch than the medium thin), they could also be coaxed towards lighter, "airier" ride sounds when properly caressed toward the edge. Marry the sonic characteristics of a warm K ride to those of an aggressive China cymbal, and you have the new K Custom Dry Complex Ride.
The K Custom Dry Complex rides offered a piercing bell sound that was more metallic and gritty than "sweet", great for those who appreciate a more "earthy" bell tone. As for quick crashing and punctuating when riding, if you like your crashes low and more on the legato side, without piercing cut, these rides can work for you. One word of caution, however: If you're in the recording studio or out on a low-volume gig, watch out for a noticeable low frequency "after-hum" that lingers after the last drumstick strike. Make sure to dampen the cymbal quickly with your fingers. If you're into cymbal effects, these new rides offer some rich pedal tones when played on the outer edge, as well as some nice brush sounds when scraped or fanned.
The new K Custom Dry Complex rides aren't all-purpose models. But they're likely to appeal to the iconoclastic drummer searching for something unique to help express his or her personal creativity, as well as to the mainstream player looking for something different to expand his or her sonic palette."
Review written by Phil Ferraro ("Product Close-Up - New Zildjian Models - Treats For Pros And Students Alike"), Modern Drummer, February 2005, p. 36)
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