Difference between revisions of "Zildjian K Custom 21" Dark Complex Ride"
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[https://youtu.be/hqowFjGW9-M?si=PpWffbLJ8UfzhL05 K Custom 21" Dark Complex Ride]<br> | [https://youtu.be/hqowFjGW9-M?si=PpWffbLJ8UfzhL05 K Custom 21" Dark Complex Ride]<br> | ||
'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Dark Complex Ride#K Custom|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Dark Complex Ride#K Custom|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' | + | '''Review:''' "The two rides are gorgeous lookers, which have no lathing but tiny dimpled sharp hammerings all over, including the bell, completed by the K logo and 'Custom Dark Complex Ride' in sweeping italics. Both cymbals are medium-thin with a special proprietary satin finish lending a muted old-gold appearance. |
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| + | When Zildjian says these two Custom Dark Complex rides are dry they're not kidding. They are not as dry as Steve Gadd's K Sessions, but there is a great 'taah' factor - the cymbals seem to breathe a cool sigh every time you tap them. | ||
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| + | Stick enunciation is super-clear, it almost goes without saying, but that doesn't mean the sound is all surface pitter-patter and no substance. Far from it. | ||
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| + | The stick-tip beat seems to float separately on top of an abundant, thick, warm body - a complex stew of dusky undertones giving you a varying palette to indulge whether you play nearer the edge or towards the bell. These cymbals were made for wildly expressive, passionate Brian Blade-style crash-riding. | ||
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| + | The crash sound emerges from the inner depths of the body, but subsides quite quickly so it doesn't cloud the on-going drive of your beat. We found the 21" drier than the 22", which had rather more spread and a slightly darker tone. | ||
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| + | The 21" is more curt, the 22" ideal for that ultimate panoramic jazzy, swinging vibe. Yet more colour comes from the bells which have that delicious nutty warm ping you only get from a big, thinnish, quality cymbal." <br> | ||
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| + | Review written by Geoff Nicholls ("Zildjian K Custom new additions review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/zildjian-k-custom-new-additions-553277 musicradar.com], July 17, 2012)<br> | ||
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'''Artist/song where it can be heard:'''<br> | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:'''<br> | ||
Revision as of 09:37, 12 June 2025
Group: Rides
Type: Dark Complex Ride
Size: 21 Inch
Series: K Custom
Weight: 2335g, 2420g, 2427g, 2495g, 2503g, 2512g, 2548g, 2612g, 2632g, 2796g, 2830g
Median Weight : 2512g (n=11)
Years of production: 2012 - ?
Sound file: K Custom 21" Dark Complex Ride
K Custom 21" Dark Complex Ride
K Custom 21" Dark Complex Ride
K Custom 21" Dark Complex Ride
K Custom 21" Dark Complex Ride
K Custom 21" Dark Complex Ride
K Custom 21" Dark Complex Ride
K Custom 21" Dark Complex Ride
K Custom 21" Dark Complex Ride
K Custom 21" Dark Complex Ride
K Custom 21" Dark Complex Ride
K Custom 21" Dark Complex Ride
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The two rides are gorgeous lookers, which have no lathing but tiny dimpled sharp hammerings all over, including the bell, completed by the K logo and 'Custom Dark Complex Ride' in sweeping italics. Both cymbals are medium-thin with a special proprietary satin finish lending a muted old-gold appearance.
When Zildjian says these two Custom Dark Complex rides are dry they're not kidding. They are not as dry as Steve Gadd's K Sessions, but there is a great 'taah' factor - the cymbals seem to breathe a cool sigh every time you tap them.
Stick enunciation is super-clear, it almost goes without saying, but that doesn't mean the sound is all surface pitter-patter and no substance. Far from it.
The stick-tip beat seems to float separately on top of an abundant, thick, warm body - a complex stew of dusky undertones giving you a varying palette to indulge whether you play nearer the edge or towards the bell. These cymbals were made for wildly expressive, passionate Brian Blade-style crash-riding.
The crash sound emerges from the inner depths of the body, but subsides quite quickly so it doesn't cloud the on-going drive of your beat. We found the 21" drier than the 22", which had rather more spread and a slightly darker tone.
The 21" is more curt, the 22" ideal for that ultimate panoramic jazzy, swinging vibe. Yet more colour comes from the bells which have that delicious nutty warm ping you only get from a big, thinnish, quality cymbal."
Review written by Geoff Nicholls ("Zildjian K Custom new additions review", musicradar.com, July 17, 2012)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
