Ride Cymbals - a definitive answer please?

[KevH]

[Swaledale]

Do you have a preference for the size of the ride?
The roland CY12 r/c is 12 inches and the CY15 is 15 inches wide, but the bell trigger is the same size (as far as I am aware). I like the CY-15 and have had no problems with the bell trigger (reported, but fixable, problem with some cymbals) - the size and weight of the cymbal means it goes some way to mimicking the physical attributes of an acoustic ride. I briefly had a try on a CY-12 r/c but prefer the larger CY-15. If you keep an eye on ebay you should be able to get a CY-15 for £120 or less (I've bought 2 this way - one I use for a ride and the other as a crash), although some go for much more than this.

And for dual zone I presume you want a cymbal that has bow and bell trigger capacity and not just bow and edge (and use the edge as a bell) - therefore ruling out a roland CY-14 (?)

[KevH]

Thanks. No preference on size at all, and Yes, as said, just Bell and Bow sounds required.
All further suggestions welcomed.

OOH! My 666th post!

[Swaledale]

Thanks. No preference on size at all, and Yes, as said, just Bell and Bow sounds required.

But do you want to have a bell zone that physically resembles a real ride rather than using an edge to trigger a bell sound?

[KevH]

But do you want to have a bell zone that physically resembles a real ride rather than using an edge to trigger a bell sound?

Ahh, with you, sorry! Errrrr. dunno! I would say yes then really. Thanks.

[BarT]

I am aware of the Yamaha cymbals, and like the look, but can't get a defining answer as to whether dual zone will work out of the box with the TD6V, so if someone can shed light there it would help. I have used search here and got no real answer.

The Yamaha PCY130S works without modification: Yamaha Cymbal pads on a Roland Module


Bruce

[KevH]

Thanks Bruce, I couldn't find that in search, though was sure I'd read something here!
Yammy question answered then, Ta.

[daveybabes]

Yammy baby

I'm quite happy with my Yamaha CY150 s, it's quite weighty and the large size gives it ride status, i tested it against the CY12 r/c and it was better in my opinion, i paid £89 delivered brand new

I'm not trying to take you for a ride, honest

Modificatione needed though if u want 3 way, works bell and bow if not. That third zone (edge) is handy, i can assign a deep crash or ride edge with sizzle mmm yummy yammy

Dave

[paladin]

I really do love my Hart ride. It is SOLID, heavy, well made, all metal, and has two very distinct triggers for bell and ride. I would get another one in a second.

[V(ader)DRUMMER]

I, too, remain a big fan of the Hart Ecymbal II metal rides. The look and feel work very well for me. Perhaps flurbs could set you up with a good deal?

[KevH]

I, too, remain a big fan of the Hart Ecymbal II metal rides. The look and feel work very well for me. Perhaps flurbs could set you up with a good deal?

Indeed so, I have a Pm from him, but will keep my options open atm.

[evil1rox]

I'm 0.00% familiar with the td6 as far as setting parameters. (triggers etc.) I had to do a bit of tweaking to get 2 distinct sounds from my Hart ride....

but after I did that it worked (and is still working) like a champ. can't recommend it enough!

E

[Fullback32]

Gotta put my vote in for my Hart ECII ride. It is definitely my favorite cymbal!

[grog]

Hart baby--all the way.

[lopan]

I also like my Hart ride cymbal. Yet another vote..