http://www.cymbal.wiki/wiki/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Meinl_Soundcaster_Fusion_18%22_Medium_CrashMeinl Soundcaster Fusion 18" Medium Crash - Revision history2026-04-06T12:44:32ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.32.4http://www.cymbal.wiki/wiki/index.php?title=Meinl_Soundcaster_Fusion_18%22_Medium_Crash&diff=93540&oldid=prevBluejacketsfan at 15:43, 28 January 20262026-01-28T15:43:16Z<p></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>'''Review''': "When I first played the 16" and 18" Soundcaster Fusion medium crashes, they sounded a bit harsh. Even when I played them with a rock band, they didn't exactly live up to Meinl's description of a "warm character," though they did project well on stage. Their thinner-than- normal weights did allow them to be a bit more palatable than most other B12 cast bronze cymbals I've heard. The initial wash of these crashes gives way pretty quickly to a controlled sustain of lower overtones. Of the two sizes, I preferred the 16" since it got out of the way quicker than the 18"." <br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>'''Review''': "When I first played the 16" and 18" Soundcaster Fusion medium crashes, they sounded a bit harsh. Even when I played them with a rock band, they didn't exactly live up to Meinl's description of a "warm character," though they did project well on stage. Their thinner-than- normal weights did allow them to be a bit more palatable than most other B12 cast bronze cymbals I've heard. The initial wash of these crashes gives way pretty quickly to a controlled sustain of lower overtones. Of the two sizes, I preferred the 16" since it got out of the way quicker than the 18"." <br></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>'''Review:''' "All of the Meinl crash cymbals I've encountered have been consistently good and the pair of Soundcaster Fusion Medium crashes don't break the habit. The 16" displays a good mix of opening high frequencies that subside to reveal warmer fundamentals.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>'''Review:''' "All of the Meinl crash cymbals I've encountered have been consistently good and the pair of Soundcaster Fusion Medium crashes don't break the habit. The 16" displays a good mix of opening high frequencies that subside to reveal warmer fundamentals.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>'''Years of production:''' 2009 - 2016<br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>'''Years of production:''' 2009 - 2016<br></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>'''Meinl's Description:''' [[Meinl Medium Crash#Soundcaster Fusion|<<< - >>>]]<br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>'''Meinl's Description:''' [[Meinl Medium Crash#Soundcaster Fusion|<<< - >>>]]<br></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>'''Review''': "When I first played the 16" and 18" Soundcaster Fusion medium crashes, they sounded a bit harsh. Even when I played them with a rock band, they didn't exactly live up to Meinl's description of a "warm character," though they did project well on stage. Their thinner-than- normal weights did allow them to be a bit more palatable than most other B12 cast bronze cymbals I've heard. The initial wash of these crashes gives way pretty quickly to a controlled sustain of lower overtones. Of the two sizes, I preferred the 16" since it got out of the way quicker than the 18"." <br></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>'''Review''': "When I first played the 16" and 18" Soundcaster Fusion medium crashes, they sounded a bit harsh. Even when I played them with a rock band, they didn't exactly live up to Meinl's description of a "warm character," though they did project well on stage. Their thinner-than- normal weights did allow them to be a bit more palatable than most other B12 cast bronze cymbals I've heard. The initial wash of these crashes gives way pretty quickly to a controlled sustain of lower overtones. Of the two sizes, I preferred the 16" since it got out of the way quicker than the 18"." <br></div></td></tr>
</table>Bluejacketsfanhttp://www.cymbal.wiki/wiki/index.php?title=Meinl_Soundcaster_Fusion_18%22_Medium_Crash&diff=76364&oldid=prevBluejacketsfan: Created page with "'''Group:''' Crashes<br> '''Type:''' Medium Crash<br> '''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> '''Series:''' Meinl Soundcaster Fusion|Sou..."2025-06-23T22:24:56Z<p>Created page with "'''Group:''' <a href="/wiki/Meinl_Cymbal_Type#Crashes" title="Meinl Cymbal Type">Crashes</a><br> '''Type:''' <a href="/wiki/Meinl_Medium_Crash" title="Meinl Medium Crash">Medium Crash</a><br> '''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> '''Series:''' Meinl Soundcaster Fusion|Sou..."</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Group:''' [[Meinl Cymbal Type#Crashes|Crashes]]<br><br />
'''Type:''' [[Meinl Medium Crash|Medium Crash]]<br><br />
'''Size:''' 18 Inch<br><br />
'''Series:''' [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion|Soundcaster Fusion]]<br><br />
'''Weight:''' ?g<br><br />
'''Years of production:''' 2009 - 2016<br><br />
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/Ex0pbLgfyq4?si=D_1ZLxCECv0tkNE2 Soundcaster Fusion 16" Medium Crash]<br><br />
[https://youtu.be/K7jAfTN8iYE?si=BPk-7bUk9CSDgUoM Soundcaster Fusion 16" Medium Crash]<br><br />
'''Meinl's Description:''' [[Meinl Medium Crash#Soundcaster Fusion|<<< - >>>]]<br><br />
'''Review''': "When I first played the 16" and 18" Soundcaster Fusion medium crashes, they sounded a bit harsh. Even when I played them with a rock band, they didn't exactly live up to Meinl's description of a "warm character," though they did project well on stage. Their thinner-than- normal weights did allow them to be a bit more palatable than most other B12 cast bronze cymbals I've heard. The initial wash of these crashes gives way pretty quickly to a controlled sustain of lower overtones. Of the two sizes, I preferred the 16" since it got out of the way quicker than the 18"." <br><br />
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Review written by Anthony Riscica ("Meinl Soundcaster Fusion Cymbals", Modern Drummer, April 2009, p.26)<br><br />
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'''Review:''' "All of the Meinl crash cymbals I've encountered have been consistently good and the pair of Soundcaster Fusion Medium crashes don't break the habit. The 16" displays a good mix of opening high frequencies that subside to reveal warmer fundamentals.<br />
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Meinl claims that the design of the Fusions equips them with an 'enhanced shimmer' and there is a smoothness to the top end that lends a harmonious air to the decay.<br />
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This smoothness is also present in the 18" Medium crash. It's naturally louder and deeper than the 16", but projects a similarly clean blend of tones with great results. The bell responds well to being ridden, giving a strong, brassy note. In fact, if you required nothing more than a bell sound from a ride cymbal then the 18" would be ideal."<br />
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Review written by Adam Jones ("Meinl Soundcaster Fusion Cymbals review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/meinl-soundcaster-fusion-cymbals-204455 musicradar.com], April 28, 2009)<br><br />
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'''Artist/song where it can be heard:'''</div>Bluejacketsfan