Description

Key Features and Sound:

• Sound Profile: It offers an immediate, explosive attack with a tremendous, broad, and full-bodied sustain rich with dark, exotic overtones. Reviewers often describe its sound as “gong-like” or having a “mystic oriental shimmer”.
• Versatility: While designed for booming, trashy accents and special effects, its dark wash and defined stick sound at lower volumes also make it a viable option for use as a light ride cymbal, particularly in genres like jazz, funk, or R&B.
• Construction: The cymbal has a thin weight, a unique flat profile, wavy edges, and irregular lathing, which are intentional design elements to achieve its unconventional sound. Zildjian even included a note upon its release that the “warped edges and dents” were not defects.
• Material: It is crafted from the Zildjian B20 bronze alloy (92% copper, 8% tin) with a traditional finish.
• Application: It is well-suited for a variety of music styles, from rock and metal to pop and Latin music, allowing drummers to add a unique, characterful voice to their setup.

Expert and User Opinions:

• Praise: Many users and experts praise its versatility, unique sound character, and the ability to function effectively as both a trashy crash and a dark, washy ride. Drummers find it inspiring, with one reviewer noting it “fuels one’s creativity”.
• Considerations: Due to its thin nature and unique properties, some users have noted it may have lower volume compared to traditional crashes of the same size and is potentially less durable under very heavy hitting. Some drummers find the 18″ size can get lost in a loud mix if not mic’d properly.

Watch this YouTube video on the Crash of Doom > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUDEfyrhLL8