If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Splash cymbals are often overlooked by beginner drummers ...

Cymbal crash washes are sweeping, shimmering textures that emerge immediately after the initial striking moment of a cymbal. Instead of delivering a short, metallic “crash” puncture, these sounds ...

From symphonies to rock music, marching bands and advertising jingles — we hear Zildjian cymbals everywhere. Drummers across the globe know that name because it’s emblazoned on every gleaming disc.

Zultan has announced the launch of a new line of cymbals – the ALARIS, which, according to the German manufacturer, is a new collection that “redefines tone, touch and expression.” There are 14 of ...

During W.W. II there was the uncertainty of whether Avedis's sons would even return from the war. Consequently, Avedis wrote down the 'secret alloy formula' for the very first time and kept the ...

A heavily compressed cymbal hit captures the bright, explosive burst of a cymbal while subtly controlling its dynamic range. The initial swell, as the sticks meet the metal surface, is captured in ...