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'''Group:''' [[Meinl Cymbal Type#Hi-Hats|Hi-Hats]]<br> | '''Group:''' [[Meinl Cymbal Type#Hi-Hats|Hi-Hats]]<br> | ||
'''Type:''' [[Meinl Medium Hihat|Medium Hihat]]<br> | '''Type:''' [[Meinl Medium Hihat|Medium Hihat]]<br> | ||
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One characteristic of these hats that struck me as unusual was the amount of separation needed between the cymbals to produce a "swooshy" hi-hat sound. I felt like the cymbals were almost locked together until I let up quite a bit of pressure with my foot. Once I found the right amount of separation, however, I was very pleased with the loose, sloshy wash that they produced. They had plenty of volume, but they didn't overpower. They seemed to handle the entire dynamic spectrum from soft to loud- very well. Even the tight, closed sound has projection while also being able to come down to almost a whisper. The hats were definitely a highlight of the Fusion line." <br> | One characteristic of these hats that struck me as unusual was the amount of separation needed between the cymbals to produce a "swooshy" hi-hat sound. I felt like the cymbals were almost locked together until I let up quite a bit of pressure with my foot. Once I found the right amount of separation, however, I was very pleased with the loose, sloshy wash that they produced. They had plenty of volume, but they didn't overpower. They seemed to handle the entire dynamic spectrum from soft to loud- very well. Even the tight, closed sound has projection while also being able to come down to almost a whisper. The hats were definitely a highlight of the Fusion line." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Anthony Riscica ("Meinl Soundcaster Fusion Cymbals", Modern Drummer, April 2009, p.26)<br> | + | :Review written by Anthony Riscica ("Meinl Soundcaster Fusion Cymbals", Modern Drummer, April 2009, p.26)<br> |
'''Review:''' "The only current Fusion hi-hats are a pair of 14" Mediums. Played at the edge they give a warmish, slightly fuzzy stick sound. Travelling further in the sound tightens up and becomes more cutting, though not to the detriment of overall character. A metallic edge is also present when letting them sizzle half-open, but again it doesn't dominate. | '''Review:''' "The only current Fusion hi-hats are a pair of 14" Mediums. Played at the edge they give a warmish, slightly fuzzy stick sound. Travelling further in the sound tightens up and becomes more cutting, though not to the detriment of overall character. A metallic edge is also present when letting them sizzle half-open, but again it doesn't dominate. | ||
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A cross nearly all dynamics the hats give a versatile blend of projection and tonality." | A cross nearly all dynamics the hats give a versatile blend of projection and tonality." | ||
| − | Review written by Adam Jones ("Meinl Soundcaster Fusion Cymbals review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/meinl-soundcaster-fusion-cymbals-204455 musicradar.com], April 28, 2009)<br> | + | :Review written by Adam Jones ("Meinl Soundcaster Fusion Cymbals review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/meinl-soundcaster-fusion-cymbals-204455 musicradar.com], April 28, 2009)<br> |
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Latest revision as of 04:21, 14 October 2025
Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Medium Hihat
Size: 14 Inch
Series: Soundcaster Fusion
Weight: Top: 964g / Bottom: 1259g
- Bottom: 1244g
- Bottom: 1244g
Years of production: 2009 - 2016
Sound file: Soundcaster Fusion 14" Medium Hihat
Soundcaster Fusion 14" Medium Hihat
Soundcaster Fusion 14" Medium Hihat
Soundcaster Fusion 14" Medium Hihat
Meinl's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The first Soundcaster Fusion cymbals I pulled out of the box were the 14" hi-hats. On first strike, the word "clean" popped into my head. These hats have a sharp and defined chick sound when played by foot and an equally definitive stick sound when played closed. This tight sound is exactly what I hear in my head when I think of "fusion" hats.
One characteristic of these hats that struck me as unusual was the amount of separation needed between the cymbals to produce a "swooshy" hi-hat sound. I felt like the cymbals were almost locked together until I let up quite a bit of pressure with my foot. Once I found the right amount of separation, however, I was very pleased with the loose, sloshy wash that they produced. They had plenty of volume, but they didn't overpower. They seemed to handle the entire dynamic spectrum from soft to loud- very well. Even the tight, closed sound has projection while also being able to come down to almost a whisper. The hats were definitely a highlight of the Fusion line."
- Review written by Anthony Riscica ("Meinl Soundcaster Fusion Cymbals", Modern Drummer, April 2009, p.26)
Review: "The only current Fusion hi-hats are a pair of 14" Mediums. Played at the edge they give a warmish, slightly fuzzy stick sound. Travelling further in the sound tightens up and becomes more cutting, though not to the detriment of overall character. A metallic edge is also present when letting them sizzle half-open, but again it doesn't dominate.
A cross nearly all dynamics the hats give a versatile blend of projection and tonality."
- Review written by Adam Jones ("Meinl Soundcaster Fusion Cymbals review", musicradar.com, April 28, 2009)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
