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Zildjian Ride Cymbals 
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Zildjian Ride Cymbals
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Zildjian K Custom Dry Complex Ride II
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Zildjian announces the introduction of a second generation series of Ride cymbals designed with renowned jazz drummer, Bill Stewart.
The new K Custom Dry Complex Ride II cymbals are available in sizes of 20, 22 and 24-inch and incorporate many of the successful design elements, along with some new additional features, of the original Complex Rides that were modeled after Stewart's distinctive Ride sound.
These new cymbals feature a new, wider bell design with a lower profile that helps to promote more control while offering a smooth and less metallic array of rich overtones. With medium-thin weight specifications that are slightly heavier than the first generation of Complex Rides, these new cymbals are said to be more versatile as they provide Ride patterns that can be heard clearly from within an airy wash of overtones.
All the sizes continue to display the distinctive high profile of their predecessors with the help of four extensive hammering processes that facilitate an great expression of sound. Each cymbal employs traditional lathing with no tonal grooves on top, and a scratch lathing method underneath except at the outer edge to assist with a "loose" but easily contained set of overtones. Unlike the 24 and 22-inch models, the 20-inch Ride features full scratch lathing on the bottom.
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Zildjian paints it black
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Zildjian announces its first-ever range of color-coated cymbals, the "Pitch Black" series which was designed specifically for Rock and Metal applications.
The series features eight models including a 22-inch Ride, 20-inch Crash Ride, 18 and 16-inch Crashes, 13-inch Splash, 15-inch Mastersound HiHats, 14-inch HiHats and an 18-inch China.
Utilizing a proprietary coating process, all Pitch Black cymbals are made from the brand's high performance Bronze 12 Alloy which features enhanced tin content for a richer sound. The coating process allows the cymbals to be durable and visually striking while still opening up as a cymbal should. Heavier weights and large sizes combined with new profiles, cups, lathing and hammering techniques help to deliver the brightness and presence required for Rock and Metal applications.
According to Zildjian, the 22-inch Ride features an oversized bell for extra volume but is crafted to have enough wash to provide body when striking the edge. The 20-inch Crash Ride was primarily designed as an explosive Crash but still has enough balance to be used as a primary or secondary Ride. For Crashes, the 18-inch model is clear and substantial with excellent sustain and the 16-inch model along with the 13-inch Splash are perfect for quick accents.
The 14-inch HiHats offer the traditional size while the 15-inch Mastersound HiHats offer extra volume with the hammered outer edge on the bottom cymbal providing a massive "chick" sound. The undersides of both HiHat models have been left uncoated to maximize their "chick" and projection. Rounding out the series, the 18-inch China features a wide flange and gives a powerful voice for trashy, musical punctuations.
No release date or price was announced as of yet.
Sound samples are available on Zildjian's website.
