There are a couple of ingredients required for a great metal ride cymbal: it needs to be loud enough to cut through a wall of guitars, bright enough to produce a strong attack, and dry enough to ...

Whether you’re a studio pro looking for a new sound or a beginner who just bought your first drum set, one of the most important parts of your signature sound comes from your cymbals. Paiste has been ...

There’s a cruel irony involved in being a drummer. You spend years honing your technique and carefully selecting and perfecting your sound, only to be told “You’re too loud, here’s a cajon.” But, in ...

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If you're a drummer, you know there's nothing better that hitting a cymbal that gives you something back -- a surprise, a new sound, a hot stock tip. Hammerax's new Whipcrash bronze cymbals may not ...