Zildjian K Dark Medium Ride 22" Ride Cymbal
The K Dark Medium Ride 22" is a large, medium-weight ride cymbal, dark and complex, that keeps very clear stick definition. It suits the drummer who moves from rock to jazz in the same week and wants one ride for both, with a crash that has real punch.
What sets it apart
- Suits many styles, from rock to jazz
- Very clear stick definition
- Dark spread rich in overtones
- A surprisingly powerful crash for a ride
A big ride that doesn't bog down
The risk with a dark 22" ride is that the wash ends up burying the pattern. For this model, Zildjian stresses the opposite: definition stays clear, and it is the spread around each stroke that is dark. You keep the readability of a medium ride with the depth of a large diameter.
The crash as a second voice
Struck at the edge, it delivers a crash that Zildjian itself calls surprisingly powerful. Handy on a small setup: the ride doubles as a spare crash for the end of a phrase, without adding a cymbal to the kit.
Specifications
| Diameter | 22" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Medium |
| Series | K Zildjian |
| Character | Dark, rich and complex |
What it's for
- The only ride for a drummer who plays rock and jazz
- Mid-sized rooms where the ride must carry without harshness
- Compact setups where the ride also serves as a crash
Compared with other manufacturers
These 22" rides from other makers also combine a dark colour with definition:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Dark Medium Ride | 22" | Dark, clear, powerful crash |
| Paiste | Masters Dark Crisp Ride | 22" | Medium, dark, long sustain |
| Sabian | HHX Legacy Ride | 22" | Medium |
| Paiste | Signature Dark Energy Ride Mark I | 22" | Medium, dark, medium sustain |
| Dream | Dark Matter Energy Ride | 22" | Articulate, raw bell |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the K Dark Medium Ride come in 20"?
- Zildjian offers it in 22" only. For a dark 20" K ride, look at other models in the family, such as the K Ride or the K Custom Dark Ride.
- K Dark Medium Ride or K Custom Dark Ride?
- They are two separate lines. The K Dark Medium is a classic medium-weight K, described as clear and versatile. The K Custom Dark Ride is medium-thin, drier, with trashier crash qualities.
- Can you crash this ride?
- Yes, that is one of its selling points: Zildjian credits it with a powerful crash. Hit the edge with the shoulder of the stick to open it up.
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