ZILDJIAN K Paper Thin 18" 20" 21" 22" Crash Cymbals Soundcheck by Bryan Macaranas

Every now and then I get access to gear; specially of other brands that I wouldn't usually play since I endorse another (UFiP Cymbals). I was stoked to be able to get hold of some of the latest addition to the Zildjian K line of cymbals - the Paper Thin series of crashes! Made extra special and cool since these are Andy Strachan's (The Living End) personal cymbals, and fresh off the band recording their new album. I heard little hints and snippets of the new songs, stay tuned for that one.
When these cymbals got released a few months ago, I immediately wanted to try them - I love thin / large cymbals. The true rockstar in this particular lot was the 21" Crash.....wow. I couldn't get enough. The 22" could also easily serve the job of a light ride / washy crash ride. Special mention also goes to Andy's 14" Kerope Hi-Hats. All dirty and patina-etched, sounds killer! So glad I was able to record these cymbals, check it!

Recorded at Dirty Laundry Studios Brisbane QLD, Australia MARCH 2024
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DRUM GEAR LIST
SONOR SQ1 in 'Roadster Green
10x7" Rack Tom
13x8" Rack Tom
18x16" Floor Tom
22x17" Bass Drum
14x4.25 Gretsch 'Gergo Borlai' Signature Snare Drum

Zildjian Cymbals (L-R)
14" Kerope Hi-Hats
20" Paper Thin Crash
22" Paper Thin Crash
18" Paper Thin Crash
21" Paper Thin Crash
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RECORDING & MONITOR GEAR
Porter & Davies 'Gigster' Drum Throne Monitor
Mics are mix of brands
Beyerdynamic 57/58c for rack and floor tom
Beyerdynamic D50d for main snare
Aston Element Dynamic Mics for overheads
Lewitt DTP640REX w/ Dr Alien Smith Subkick 01 for kick
Prodipe T110 for snare bottom
Logic Pro X DAW
Audient id44 + SP8 Interface