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Effects of Hammering and Lathing Cymbals

Effects of Hammering and Lathing Cymbals

The hammering and lathing steps of the cymbal manufacturing process are crucial to shaping the overall sound profile of a cymbal. Understanding how these processes change the physical and sonic properties of an unfinished cymbal is important for any drummer looking to...
Cymbal Alloys 101

Cymbal Alloys 101

This post is “Part Two” of our educational series on cymbals. In the previous installment, our drums specialist Paul Spencer dug into the differences between cast and sheet metal cymbals. This time, he discusses the alloys that go into making cymbals. Buckle up for a...
Cast vs Sheet Cymbals: What You Need to Know

Cast vs Sheet Cymbals: What You Need to Know

Sound Pure specialist Paul Spencer covers the differences between cast vs. sheet cymbals in this short video (with sound examples). For those of you unfamiliar with the cymbal-making process, cymbals begin life as a molten copper alloy of some sort, typically bronze...
Why and When to Consider Reduced Frequency Cymbals

Why and When to Consider Reduced Frequency Cymbals

If you’re a gigging drummer that plays in smaller venues, you’ve likely encountered the following scenario: your kit is set up, and you begin the sound check as normal, only to realize that the venue is too small and too poorly treated acoustically to...