Difference between revisions of "Sabian APX 18" O-Zone"
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'''Review''': "In comparison with the Chinese cymbals, the pair of O-Zone crashes was downright brutal. Essentially regular crashes with a series of 50mm-wide holes drilled through them, they smash out conflicting high frequencies with venom. Although it was probably never intended to be, the 18" O-Zone can be used as a weird ride with surreally trashy overtones."<br> | '''Review''': "In comparison with the Chinese cymbals, the pair of O-Zone crashes was downright brutal. Essentially regular crashes with a series of 50mm-wide holes drilled through them, they smash out conflicting high frequencies with venom. Although it was probably never intended to be, the 18" O-Zone can be used as a weird ride with surreally trashy overtones."<br> | ||
| − | Review written by Adam Jones ("Sabian APX Cymbals review - Boasting a 'high decibel design' that claims to 'break sound barriers'. Did we mention they were loud?", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/sabian-apx-cymbals-162800 musicradar.com], July 2, 2008) ( | + | Review written by Adam Jones ("Sabian APX Cymbals review - Boasting a 'high decibel design' that claims to 'break sound barriers'. Did we mention they were loud?", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/sabian-apx-cymbals-162800 musicradar.com], July 2, 2008)<br> |
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| + | '''Review:''' "The 16" and 18" O-Zone crashes are essentially the HHX Evolution O-Zones on steroids. I fell in love with the bright, washed-out sound of these specialty cymbals, and I predict that they’ll be a big hit with jazzers, funksters, and fusion players alike. They’re great for crash-riding to produce maximum wash with minimal physical effort. But they have a bit more definition than the HHX Evolution model." | ||
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| + | Review written by Mike Haid ("Sabian - APX “High Decibel” Cymbals", Modern Drummer, August 2008, p.37)<br> | ||
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Revision as of 12:09, 20 June 2025
Group: Crashes
Type: O-Zone
Size: 18 Inch
Series: APX
Weight: ?g
Median Weight: ?g (n=0)
Years of production: 2008 - ?
Sound file: unknown
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "In comparison with the Chinese cymbals, the pair of O-Zone crashes was downright brutal. Essentially regular crashes with a series of 50mm-wide holes drilled through them, they smash out conflicting high frequencies with venom. Although it was probably never intended to be, the 18" O-Zone can be used as a weird ride with surreally trashy overtones."
Review written by Adam Jones ("Sabian APX Cymbals review - Boasting a 'high decibel design' that claims to 'break sound barriers'. Did we mention they were loud?", musicradar.com, July 2, 2008)
Review: "The 16" and 18" O-Zone crashes are essentially the HHX Evolution O-Zones on steroids. I fell in love with the bright, washed-out sound of these specialty cymbals, and I predict that they’ll be a big hit with jazzers, funksters, and fusion players alike. They’re great for crash-riding to produce maximum wash with minimal physical effort. But they have a bit more definition than the HHX Evolution model."
Review written by Mike Haid ("Sabian - APX “High Decibel” Cymbals", Modern Drummer, August 2008, p.37)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
