Difference between revisions of "Zildjian Re-Mix 18" "Breakbeat" Ride"
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'''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 18 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Zildjian Re-Mix|Re-Mix]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Zildjian Re-Mix|Re-Mix]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 1490g (1999 Serial Number), 1540g, 1555g, 1606g, 1646g, 1725g, 1730g, 1750g, 1753g, 1908g, 1985g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 1490g (1999 Serial Number), 1534g, 1540g, 1555g, 1570g, 1606g, 1622g, 1646g, 1678g (2002 Serial Number), 1725g, 1730g, 1749g (2022 Serial Number), 1750g, 1753g, 1908g, 1985g<br> |
| + | '''Median Weight:''' 1662g (n=16)<br> | ||
'''Years of production:''' 1999 - 2005; This was added to the [[A Zildjian]] series as the [[A Zildjian 18" Uptown Ride|Uptown Ride]]. <br> | '''Years of production:''' 1999 - 2005; This was added to the [[A Zildjian]] series as the [[A Zildjian 18" Uptown Ride|Uptown Ride]]. <br> | ||
'''Sound File:''' [https://youtu.be/JQnJpqd3vEo?si=VZOKmFWKYoXZbo5S Re-Mix 18" "Breakbeat" Ride] <br> | '''Sound File:''' [https://youtu.be/JQnJpqd3vEo?si=VZOKmFWKYoXZbo5S Re-Mix 18" "Breakbeat" Ride] <br> | ||
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[https://youtu.be/ERQ-iWWtaVM?si=m-OiFe2ZcEFn7G18 Re-Mix 18" "Breakbeat" Ride]<br> | [https://youtu.be/ERQ-iWWtaVM?si=m-OiFe2ZcEFn7G18 Re-Mix 18" "Breakbeat" Ride]<br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/DTFnRcZNENg?si=JmjS3YlI66O_xvJh Re-Mix 18" "Breakbeat" Ride]<br> | [https://youtu.be/DTFnRcZNENg?si=JmjS3YlI66O_xvJh Re-Mix 18" "Breakbeat" Ride]<br> | ||
| − | [https://youtu.be/HZJ-3DKGeyM?si=xWDnvf79V3xTggrd Re-Mix 18" " | + | [https://youtu.be/HZJ-3DKGeyM?si=xWDnvf79V3xTggrd Re-Mix 18" "Breakbeat" Ride]<br> |
'''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Breakbeat Ride#Re-Mix|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Zildjian's Description:''' [[Zildjian Breakbeat Ride#Re-Mix|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' <br> | + | '''Review:''' "Now we're onto something with a ton of possibilities. Again, Z's Re-Mix line is designed to reproduce the sounds of drum 'n' bass. In the case of the 18" Breakbeat ride, it's supposed to reproduce the "techno" ride sounds prevalent in that music. (The 18" is a larger brother to the 17" that was introduced last year.) It does that, and a whole lot more. <br> |
| − | Review written by <br> | + | |
| + | At 18" in diameter, the Breakbeat is a relatively small ride. Small rides tend to be washier, but here, due to the hammering—and a rough, almost sand-blasted finish—this ride has definition. Sure, there's a good amount of wash, but it doesn't obscure the stick's tip sound.<br> | ||
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| + | And just what is the sound of the wash? Well, it's gritty, with all sorts of "skankiness." This cymbal might be right for techno music, but there's also a strong smell of "old K" in the air that makes this ride unique. (For a rough comparison, the Breakbeat is reminiscent of that funky MMW/Billy Martin ride sound.)<br> | ||
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| + | One of the reasons that this larger version of the Breakbeat was created was to give the design a more playable bell. The bell sound isn't incredible, but it's certainly usable. And also, the Breakbeat is just thin enough to produce an okay crash effect.<br> | ||
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| + | Who could use this cymbal? I think anyone looking for a ride with lots of personality would dig the Breakbeat. Jazzers could certainly embrace it, as there's a certain "flow" to the ride sound. (An individual stroke doesn't produce a tight 64th note, it produces a "tah" the length of a quarter note.) And drummers looking to add a secondary ride would be interested, as the Breakbeat would be a big contrast to just about any other "normal" ride<br> | ||
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| + | I had a ball playing this cymbal. I used it at a Wednesday night rehearsal with an eight-piece, New Orleans-inspired funk band. It bashed with gusto. And on Thursday night, I used it on a gig with an organ trio. To my surprise, the Breakbeat worked beautifully in both settings, its personality adding some real "earthiness" to the music. If you're looking for something a little different, the Breakbeat is definitely worth a listen."<br> | ||
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| + | :Review written by William F. Miller ("Zildjian Newcomers", Modern Drummer, October 1999, p. 43)<br> | ||
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''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ''' Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Latest revision as of 06:24, 31 December 2025
Group: Rides
Type: Breakbeat Ride
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Re-Mix
Weight: 1490g (1999 Serial Number), 1534g, 1540g, 1555g, 1570g, 1606g, 1622g, 1646g, 1678g (2002 Serial Number), 1725g, 1730g, 1749g (2022 Serial Number), 1750g, 1753g, 1908g, 1985g
Median Weight: 1662g (n=16)
Years of production: 1999 - 2005; This was added to the A Zildjian series as the Uptown Ride.
Sound File: Re-Mix 18" "Breakbeat" Ride
Re-Mix 18" "Breakbeat" Ride
Re-Mix 18" "Breakbeat" Ride
Re-Mix 18" "Breakbeat" Ride
Re-Mix 18" "Breakbeat" Ride
Re-Mix 18" "Breakbeat" Ride
Re-Mix 18" "Breakbeat" Ride
Zildjian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Now we're onto something with a ton of possibilities. Again, Z's Re-Mix line is designed to reproduce the sounds of drum 'n' bass. In the case of the 18" Breakbeat ride, it's supposed to reproduce the "techno" ride sounds prevalent in that music. (The 18" is a larger brother to the 17" that was introduced last year.) It does that, and a whole lot more.
At 18" in diameter, the Breakbeat is a relatively small ride. Small rides tend to be washier, but here, due to the hammering—and a rough, almost sand-blasted finish—this ride has definition. Sure, there's a good amount of wash, but it doesn't obscure the stick's tip sound.
And just what is the sound of the wash? Well, it's gritty, with all sorts of "skankiness." This cymbal might be right for techno music, but there's also a strong smell of "old K" in the air that makes this ride unique. (For a rough comparison, the Breakbeat is reminiscent of that funky MMW/Billy Martin ride sound.)
One of the reasons that this larger version of the Breakbeat was created was to give the design a more playable bell. The bell sound isn't incredible, but it's certainly usable. And also, the Breakbeat is just thin enough to produce an okay crash effect.
Who could use this cymbal? I think anyone looking for a ride with lots of personality would dig the Breakbeat. Jazzers could certainly embrace it, as there's a certain "flow" to the ride sound. (An individual stroke doesn't produce a tight 64th note, it produces a "tah" the length of a quarter note.) And drummers looking to add a secondary ride would be interested, as the Breakbeat would be a big contrast to just about any other "normal" ride
I had a ball playing this cymbal. I used it at a Wednesday night rehearsal with an eight-piece, New Orleans-inspired funk band. It bashed with gusto. And on Thursday night, I used it on a gig with an organ trio. To my surprise, the Breakbeat worked beautifully in both settings, its personality adding some real "earthiness" to the music. If you're looking for something a little different, the Breakbeat is definitely worth a listen."
- Review written by William F. Miller ("Zildjian Newcomers", Modern Drummer, October 1999, p. 43)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
