Sabian AAX 21" Medium Ride Cymbal

The Sabian AAX 21 inch Medium Ride Cymbal features an all-new hammering process to deliver superb crash ability, increased highs and slightly darker lows.

Thin Feeling Medium Ride

The 21 inch Medium Ride was added to the AAX cymbal series at NAMM 2019 as part of the revamp of the cymbal range.

This reenergised AAX line features new hi-hats, crashes and rides plus the delisting of less favoured models and the persistence of the popular Aero, X-Plosion, Freq, Omni cymbals.

All of the newly added cymbals feature a whole new hammering process which works to provide a wider frequency response and a much more versatile depth of tone.

Sabian 22112XC AAX 21 inch Medium Ride Cymbal Key Features:

• Smaller Raw Bell for Improved Crash Ability
• New AAX Hammering Process
• Thinner Feel
• Increased Highs
• Complex Darkness
• Wider Frequency Range

The New Style

The use of a whole new hammering style for the creation of the latest AAX cymbal additions results in line of cymbals with a new look and a new sound.

Utilising a larger, rounder peen, this hammering process creates a much more visibly hammered cymbal surface to deliver a sleek, shimmering aesthetic.

In addition to the visible changes, this process also widens the frequency response of the cymbal by increasing the amount of highs produced.

The hammering process also injects a hint of darkness to the lows to provide a ride sound filled with well-rounded tone.

The result is a ride cymbal that offers a versatile range of sound thanks to its added bright highs and lusciously dark, complex lows.

Smaller Bell for Bigger Crash

This Sabian 21 inch Medium Ride features a smaller bell than typically found on cymbals of this size.

The use of this smaller raw bell works to keep the weight of the ride to a minimum which allows it to open up quickly to deliver bursting crash tone.

The new hammering process used in the making of this Sabian ride also makes this medium ride feel and reaction more like a thin ride which further helps with the crash response.

Providing a great way to achieve a wider range of sound from one cymbal, this 21 inch ride blends clear stick articulation, accenting bell tone and brilliant crash response.

Summary

The mixture of a new hammering process and the use of a smaller raw bell serves to deliver a ride cymbal with a lighter feel for better crash response and a wider range of sound.

The increased highs and complex lows result in a ride cymbal with a versatile breadth of tone ideal for a wide range of musical styles and situations.

To get your hands on versatile tone, crashing bright highs and complex dark lows, buy the Sabian AAX 21 inch Medium Ride Cymbal now from Professional Music Technology Online!

Sabian AAX 21 inch Medium Ride Cymbal Specifications:

• Style: Modern
• Sound: Bright
• Metal: B20
• Weight: Medium