Zildjian K Custom Dark Ride 22" Ride Cymbal
The K Custom Dark Ride 22" is a large, medium-thin ride cymbal, very dark, with a dry, full-bodied stick sound. It is the darkest ride in this group: a low, warm carpet, with trashy accents at the edge when you want to shake the room.
What sets it apart
- Brightness of 2 out of 10, very dark
- Dry, full-bodied stick sound
- Warm undertones, excellent definition
- Trashy accents over a large surface
As dark as a ride gets
On Zildjian's Sound Lab, the 22" drops to 2 for brightness, a notch below the 20". Dryness 6, definition and sustain 5: the sound is dark, dry and well contained. It fills the low end without spreading into a continuous wash.
More surface for the crash
At 22", the edge offers more room for accents. The trashy crash typical of the K Custom Dark gains breadth here: a short, rough, low hit that punctuates a phrase without the flash of a bright crash.
Specifications
| Diameter | 22" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Medium-thin |
| Series | K Custom |
| Brightness | 2/10 |
| Dryness | 6/10 |
| Definition | 5/10 |
| Sustain | 5/10 |
What it's for
- A low ride for jazz and fusion
- Live hip-hop and soul, for a dark carpet
- Large rooms where a 20" ride lacks weight
Compared with other manufacturers
These dark 22" rides from other makers also aim for depth:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | K Custom Dark Ride | 22" | Very dark, dry |
| Paiste | Masters Dark Crisp Ride | 22" | Medium, dark, long sustain |
| Sabian | HHX Complex Medium Ride | 22" | Medium |
| Paiste | Signature Dark Energy Ride Mark II | 22" | Medium, dark, medium sustain |
| Dream | Dark Matter Bliss Crash Ride | 22" | Gritty stick sound, earthy wash |
Frequently asked questions
- K Custom Dark Ride 20" or 22"?
- The 22" is darker (brightness 2 versus 3) and a little shorter on the Sound Lab (5 versus 6). The 20" is easier to control in a small room; the 22" gives more weight in a large hall.
- Is it the same as the K Dark Medium Ride?
- No. The 22" K Dark Medium Ride belongs to the classic K line: medium weight, a clear and versatile sound, a powerful crash. The K Custom Dark Ride is thinner, drier and grainier at the edge.
- Why does a large ride sound lower?
- Zildjian puts it down to diameter: a large cymbal is louder, sustains longer, responds a little more slowly and sounds lower. A small cymbal does the opposite.
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