Winter NAMM 2012 News
I've played a ton of cymbals over many years especially a lot of hi hat pairs. These are the best ones I've played hands down. It's hard to explain how great these hi hats are without just being able to show you. I have used them for a lot of R&B, Hip Hop and Jazz and they pretty much own any other set of hi hats I have used in those departments...
I started playing drums with a pair of Zildjan ZXT (cheapies) and thought they were good enough. After I used them on one recording, I realized they were far from good enough. I searched around and picked up a pair of the Dark K HiHats after reading some pretty good reviews. I was not disappointed. What I like most about these hats is they a...
The Zildjian ZBT 14" Hi-Hats are intermediate level cymbals, really only for use within the context of a full drum set. I haven't done any recording with these hi hats but have played a kit that has them a number of times at a friends who has a kit with mostly Zildjian ZBT cymbals on it. I'm primarily not a drummer so I don't own any drums or ...
The Zildjian 14" Avedis Mastersound HiHats are a set of hi hats for use in a drum kit. The drums are not my primary instrument, but I work at a recording studio that has numerous drum sets and has a pair of these on hand. These are really the go to hi hats for the studio, as when there is a drum set that is set up, it's with these cymbals. Th...
These Hi hats are from Akira Jimbo's hybrid line. I actually think that they are 1/4 inch bigger than 13's (not that its that big of a deal). When I first saw the hybrid lines, it seemed like a good idea. I figured it was a bit gimmicky because it was a little too weird. I don't strike the coated part too much on the hi hats, sort of negatin...
Zildjian K/Z hi hats are some of the best. They are very common, but I still feel like the K/Z combo produces a certain unique characteristic that I am always pleasantly surprised to hear. I have never owned a pair because I always had a set of K mastersounds which suit my needs. However, if I had to go back and get new hi hats, these would d...
The Zildjian K master sounds are definitely one of the most versatile pairs of hi hats available. These stand out even when compared to other K's and K customs, which says quite a lot. I have never played any other sizes, but I used 14 inch master sounds off and on for a few years and I still consider them to be one of the best hi hat pairs po...
The Zildjian A New Beat hi hats are an impressive pair of cymbals. While they have a very chunky, heavy sound, they are surprisingly versatile. I think I have seen these hats more than any other in professional environments, such as in recording studios or on venue kits. This is a testament to how these are about as close to an industry stand...
(Originally written by minix/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Good sounding hi-hats. I bought them secondhand in 2004. The sound is quite heavy, like the HH themselves (especially the bottom hat). The "chick" sound is very powerful It sounds great when it's a bit open (for rock songs for exa...
I have been using the A Custom Mastersound hihats for about 2 months, and these hats are phenomenal. They look amazing and sound great. I have been looking through all the manufacturers and all the different kinds of cymbals to get the perfect hihats, and these were the best sounding hats I have played on. I have played on the K Custom Sessions...
