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TRX’s New Online Platform Lets Drummers Custom-Design Their Own Cymbals.

To better meet the wants and needs of today’s players, the new Custom Cymbal builder on the TRX Cymbals website has been developed to give every drummer the opportunity to design their own cymbals and have them made to order…

Modern Drummer
Mar 31, 2023

Sabian AAX Brilliant Cymbals

Sabian’s AAX series was created especially for drummers playing in modern or mainstream music, in styles ranging from pop to heavy metal. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Michale Dawson
Mar 31, 2020

TRX Cymbals Product Close-Up

TRX was founded in 2006 in an effort to provide traditional Turkish-made cymbals for modern applications.

by Mike Dawson
May 29, 2019

New Gear from DW, Aquarian, Gon Bops, Tama, Pearl, and more

New gear from DW, Aquarian, Gon Bops, Tama, Pearl, UK Percussion Concepts, Latin Percussion, and more!

Modern Drummer
Apr 30, 2019

Spinbal

Spinbal is a unique ball-bearing-based washer allows for nearly endless sonic and visual possibilities and offers the benefit of extending the life of the cymbal itself.

by Brandy Laurel McKenzie
Mar 27, 2019
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Legado Cymbals - Heritage, 79V, Luxo Raw, and Caspian Series

A newcomer in the handmade-cymbal market keeps a keen eye on the tastes and budgets of everyday working drummers.

by Michael Dawson
Sep 28, 2018

Zildjian - A Series 18" Uptown Ride and 12" New Beat Hi-Hats

Quick, articulate, and bright sounds for compact setups and electronic/fusion situations.

by Michael Dawson
Jun 27, 2018

Symrna - Neoclassic and Araf Series Cymbals

Modern-sounding yet traditionally handcrafted Turkish instruments.

Article by Christopher Kozar | Video by Michael Dawson
May 30, 2018

Zildjian - K Sweet Series Cymbals

Larger, darker, and thinner cymbals with just enough transparency and brightness to sit comfortably in any mix.

by Michael Dawson
Mar 28, 2018

UFIP - Class and Vibra Series Cymbals

Centrifuge-cast for the purest B20-bronze tone possible.

Michael Dawson
May 31, 2017

Product Close-Up - Zildjian - Avedis Series Cymbals

Given the great success of the vintage-style Kerope line, which was launched at the 2014 Winter NAMM Show as a tribute to highly coveted Turkish-made K cymbals, it comes as no surprise that Zildjian would do a similar reworking of…

Modern Drummer
Mar 8, 2017

PRODUCT CLOSE-UP - Sabian - HH Remastered Cymbals

For the past couple years, Canadian cymbal company Sabian has been revamping its manufacturing to put greater focus on the old-world hand-hammered stage of its process. We saw the initial results of those efforts with the introduction of the gnarly,…

Modern Drummer
Feb 23, 2017
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V-Classic Hi-Hats, Crashes, Rides, and Jingle Splashes

Product Close-Up V-Classic Hi-Hats, Crashes, Rides, and Jingle Splashes Steeped in history and tradition while keeping an eye on the future. V-Classic is a Turkish company, founded by eighteen-year-veteran cymbalsmith Torab Majlesi, that specializes in bringing the warm, dark tones…

Modern Drummer
Feb 23, 2017

PRODUCT CLOSE-UP - Zildjian Low Volume Cymbal Pack

Many drummers have had to go to extremes to tamp down the volume of their drumsets to make practicing less disturbing for neighbors, family members, and roommates, whether that’s simply draping t-shirts or blankets over the kit or going all-in…

Modern Drummer
Feb 23, 2017
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