Thomann's Cool Online Guides: Cymbals
The choice of cymbals is just as important as the choice of drums within a kit. Let’s take a closer look.
- 1.Introduction
- 2.Concert cymbals
- 3.Drum Kit Cymbals
- 4.Production
- 5.Materials
Welcome to our online cymbal advisor. On the following pages we will bring you an overview of the features, materials and differences between cymbals to help make your selection easy.
Cymbals are musical instruments in their own right and can contribute a variety of sounds to any style of music. A good selection can add a diverse variety of sounds to the music you play. We hope you enjoy reading and learning about them.
Our Online Advisor extends over several pages – you can jump from section to section using the index below or the navigation at the bottom of each page.
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Steinberg Cubase Pro 10
Audio MIDI Sequencer (DAW) 32 Bit integer and 64 bit float, Unlimited number of simultaneously usable audio and MIDI tracks, Supports up to 256 physical inputs and outputs, 5.1 surround support, Score Editor, Key Editor, Drum Editor, Sample Editor,...
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Sony WH-1000XM3 Black
Noise Canceling Headphones Wireless via Bluetooth (LDAC), Closed, Circumaural, 40 mm driver - dome (copper voice coil), Frequency response: 4-40000 Hz, Sound pressure level: 104 dB / mW, Impedance: 47 ohms, High-quality audio streaming with LDAC, Touch operation on...
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Steinberg Cubase Pro 10 EDU
Educational Version ATTENTION! This software version can only be purchased under certain conditions defined by the manufacturer! Please make note of our terms and conditions for buying educational software under "Downloads" at the bottom of...
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Electro Harmonix Grand Canyon
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar Delay and Looper, Digital operation, 12 Effect Types, Fully functional looper, Up to 3 seconds delay time, TAP tempo, Stereo outputs, 13 Delay presets, Looper has up to 16 minutes recording time, Unlimited number...
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Harley Benton SpaceShip 80 w/Hardcase
Adjustable & Lightweight Pedalboard Rugged powder-coated aluminium frame, Covered in a carpet like material, Adjustable height and tilt, Easy power supply installation underneath the frame, Dimensions: (W x D x H) 800 x 390 x 70-85 mm, Weight:...
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the t.mix 201-USB Play
2 Channel DJ Mixer with USB / SD / Bluetooth Player 2 Stereo inputs: phono / line / MP3, 1 Microphone input with talkover: 6.3 mm Jack, Headphone output: 6.3 mm Stereo jack, Master Out: XLR / RCA, Rec...
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Hughes&Kettner BlackSpirit 200
Guitar Amp Head The secret behind the sound of the BlackSpirit 200 is the completely new technology developed especially for sound production: Bionic Tone Generating. Here the complex dynamic processes of classic tube circuitry has been reproduced and optimised...
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Singular Sound BeatBuddy Mini 2
Effects Pedal Drum accompaniment in pedal form, The beat can be controlled live while playing with the footswitch, No programming required, 9 Drum sets, 24 Genres, 200+ Styles, Several time signatures, Non-quantized beat recordings by professional drummers provide original...
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Akai MPK mini Limited Black
Compact USB / MIDI Pad and Keyboard Controller Special edition of the MPK mini MKII in black, 25 Synth-action keys, 4-Way joystick for dynamic pitch / modulation control, 8 MPC pads with note repeat, Arpeggiator, 8 Assignable controls for...
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Korg PA-1000 Musikant SD Dongle
Micro SD Card For Korg PA-1000 Musikant, To activate the Musikant software, the associated software installation package must be downloaded via Korg, German version, 240 Styles, 250 Keyboard sets, 244 Sounds, 31 Drum kits, 266 Pads, 400 Songbook files,...
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Harley Benton SpaceShip 60 w/Hardcase
Adjustable & Lightweight Pedalboard Rugged powder-coated aluminium frame, Covered in a carpet like material, Adjustable height and tilt, Easy power supply installation underneath the frame, Dimensions: (W x D x H) 600 x 305 x 70-85 mm, Weight:...
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Quilter Interblock 45
Quilter Interblock 45; transistor amplifier head for electric guitar; ultra compact 45 Watt guitar power amp, Great as spare or Pedalboard Amp, switch between Cab Sim and Full Range mode, silent recording via Balanced Line Output; 1 channel; power: 45...
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