Hi-hats

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Video Demo! Dream - Paper-Thin Crashes, TriHats, and Libor Hadrava Stacks

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Dream Paper-Thin Crashes, TriHats, and Libor Hadrava Stacks Musical, affordable, and versatile options from Canada’s twelve-year-old “newcomer.” Since 2005,…

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Jan 31, 2017

Video Demo! Product Close-Up: V-Classic Hi-Hats, Crashes, Rides, and Jingle Splashes

This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the October 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up V-Classic Hi-Hats, Crashes, Rides, and Jingle Splashes Steeped in history and tradition while keeping an eye on the future.…

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Aug 27, 2015

VIDEO DEMO! TRX Blends Series Cymbals

The excerpt below is taken from the complete article that appears in the July 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up TRX Blends Series Cymbals A best-of-both-worlds approach to achieving power and warmth.  Earlier this year, the California-based/Turkish-made cymbal…

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May 28, 2015

VIDEO DEMO! Paiste Masters Dark Crashes and Hi-Hats

This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the June 2015 issue, which can be purchased here. Product Close-Up Paiste Masters Dark Crashes and Hi-Hats Rich, warm, mix-ready tones from Switzerland’s ultra-consistent cymbalsmiths. The Masters series started in…

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Apr 30, 2015

Alesis Pro X Hi-Hat Provides More Realistic Playability

Alesis recently released the Pro X hi­hat, a patented dual­cymbal hi­hat controller with true open, half-open, closed, “chick,” and splash triggering capability. Designed to offer authentic hi-hat playability and unprecedented trigger response with Alesis’s DM10, DM8, and DM Dock, Pro…

Modern Drummer
Sep 5, 2014
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Sabian Releases Fast Hat Pocket Cymbal Bags To Speed Up Set-Up and Tear-Down

Making it faster for a drummer to get in and out of a gig is the focus of this new cymbal bag collection from Sabian. The bags feature the patent pending Fast Hat Pocket. With this special front pocket and…

Modern Drummer
Aug 15, 2014

Product Close-Up: Istanbul Agop Xist Series Additions (From the August 2014 Issue)

by Colin Woodford The description on the Istanbul Agop website for the Xist cymbals in this review states that they are “a more modern take on traditional Turkish cymbalmaking.” With modern, the company is referring in part to the pin…

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Jul 7, 2014

Meinl Introduces Classics Custom Dark Hi-Hats and Dark Crashes!

Following the release of the Classics Custom Dark ride, Meinl cymbals introduces the Classics Custom Dark hi-hat and Dark crashes. The 14" Dark hi-hat has a bright and warm stick response combined with a tight and pronounced chick sound. The…

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Jul 7, 2014

Istanbul Mehmet Horacio Hernandez Cymbals

March 2013 Product Close-Up  Istanbul Mehmet Horacio “el Negro” Hernandez Cymbals by Anthony Riscica Horacio “el Negro” Hernandez grew up in Cuba in a household filled with music, which becomes evident upon listening to his playing. The soul of the…

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Jan 16, 2013

Zildjian 13" A Pocket Hi-Hats and 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride

Zildjian 13" A Pocket Hi-Hats and 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride by Michael Dawson New additions to Zildjian’s all-purpose A and A Custom lines include a set of super-funky and articulate 13" Pocket hi-hats and a limited edition 21"…

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Mar 19, 2012

TRX ICON Series Cymbals

Read the complete review in the February 2012 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Click below to listen. 9" Splash   14" Hi-Hats   16" Thin Crash   17" Thin Crash   18" Medium Crash   18" Stacker   19" China…

Modern Drummer
Dec 13, 2011

Paiste Twenty Custom Collection

The Twenty Custom Collection is a newly designed series for a range of modern musical styles such as R&B, alternative rock, pop, and metal. Each cymbal is handmade from CuSn20 bronze. The lineup includes 20" and 22" Full rides; 16",…

Modern Drummer
Aug 9, 2011
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Hammerax Ultraviolet Cymbals

Ultraviolet cymbals are designed to have good highs and a balanced wash. They are available as 9" and 12" splashes; 16", 18", 21", and 24" crash/rides; and 13" and 15" hi-hats. All Ultraviolet cymbals are designed for a wide range…

Modern Drummer
Aug 2, 2011

Listen To Sound Files of TRX LTD Series Hi-hats and Crash-rides

Read the complete review on page 24 of the February 2011 issue.    

Modern Drummer
Dec 17, 2010
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