Zildjian K Dry Ride *Amazing* (Audio and Pics)

[moogoogaipan]

Ok, so maybe this doesn't really warrant a thread of it's own, but I'm so excited.
It's been 7 years and I have never gotten a new cymbal (due to other priorities).
Well, finally, I decided to go to the store and check out all the cymbals. Well, all be damned, the cymbal that I was eyeing since the beginning of last semester was still there and it was hidden behind a bunch of new cymbals. I put it on a stand, tried it out, and was sold.
I paid $316.81 USD and it was such a rush.
I took it home and took some pics on my webcam and then got some audio.
So this is my new main ride and it sounds so great for jazz.
http://media.putfile.com/Zildjian-K-Dry-Ride-Test
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/moogoogaipan/KRide1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/moogoogaipan/KRide2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/moogoogaipan/KRide3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/moogoogaipan/KRide4.jpg

[jttdrummer14]

cool.

[moogoogaipan]

cool.

had to get the first post, huh?:rolleyes:

[the_pure_drummer]

Cool man, i want the 20" a custom projection ride its a beaut!

[jttdrummer14]

had to get the first post, huh?:rolleyes:

yeah, that is a sweet ride though.

[Leprechauns1021]

Damn, I was thinking about getting a dry ride earlier...but I opted for the Zildjian A cymbal pack.


But damn that sounds amazing. Good buy, sounds great for jazz (as you said)

[moogoogaipan]

*squeals like a girl*

Oh my, this is so addicting. I might buy a new cymbal every week
/jokes.
/doesn't have that kind of money :(

[CombatWombat3]

Oh, that's beautiful. That sound is gorgeous, nice buy!

[borge]

Wow thats a nice ride. Nice Buy!

[Zildjian]

I was on a cymbal binge... It was really crazy, then I got a g/f, and there goes the cymbal money :(

That ride looks and sounds amazing..

[moogoogaipan]

well, without a doubt, this is the single greatest ride I have ever played on. The undertones are so warm, but the attack is crisp and dry.

I was doing some play alongs earlier and it adds a dimension that you can't even imagine. I'll hook you guys up with a listen later.

[Chippy569]

wow, that's nice. i wasn't expecting it to be that good.

[slim_jim147]

Nice buy :thumb: I realy love the sound!!!

[Aaron]

Very nice cymbal man. You have great taste.

[ludvista29]

I kinda Regret not buying that :-\

[moogoogaipan]

I kinda Regret not buying that :-\

There will be more, someday.

I'm just glad nobody bought this... the guys in the store were like "Woah, good buy"
They forgot that it was there and everyone in the store who watched me buy it were like "congratulations to the guy who bought the K Dry Ride".
It was seriously kind of ridiculous.:rolleyes:

[ludvista29]

Man, I loved the ride when i tried it, I almost walked out with it and the...i saw the 21 Dry Heavy. I liked it alot more but now, I want the K Custom Dry Ride. Now I know what my next 2 rides will be. 20 K custom Dark, and 20 K Custom Dry...mmmm....

[moogoogaipan]

Man, I loved the ride when i tried it, I almost walked out with it and the...i saw the 21 Dry Heavy. I liked it alot more but now, I want the K Custom Dry Ride. Now I know what my next 2 rides will be. 20 K custom Dark, and 20 K Custom Dry...mmmm....

damn... you must be wanting a ton of cymbals.
I think I'll never buy another 20" ride for a really long time.

my next ride I'll buy will be some sort of smaller 18" ride with more of a wet sound so that in a jazz scenario I'll have two distinct ride sounds.

Is your kit posted in the "Show us your set" thread? I wanna check out this 21" Dry Heavy

[Aaron]

My next ride'll be an 18" K Custom Flat Ride, no hesitation. You should check it out Moogoo.

[ludvista29]

damn... you must be wanting a ton of cymbals.
I think I'll never buy another 20" ride for a really long time.

my next ride I'll buy will be some sort of smaller 18" ride with more of a wet sound so that in a jazz scenario I'll have two distinct ride sounds.

Is your kit posted in the "Show us your set" thread? I wanna check out this 21" Dry Heavy
Nah, its on the Second Page, New X-mas Gear.
EDit: Pixors... http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b75/ludvist29/DSCF1739.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b75/ludvist29/DSCF1744.jpg

[moogoogaipan]

to Aaron: I'm might just do that... I really want a flat ride, with custom rivet holes that I'll have installed.

To Ludvista: That's a nice looking cymbal. For some reason I thought you were talking about a Zildjian cymbal.
/is retarded
I actually looked at that today. I'm a Paiste user, for the majority, and was thinking of staying in the brand and just upgrading the quality.
Things that kept me from buying it were that the one in the store was too overtoney (is not a word) and rang, and of course, seeing that K still laying there was like a dream come true.
My choice was based on the fact that I have never had a dry ride and I desperately needed one.

I now know the love that is running around and finding the perfect cymbal for your setup.

[edit]Also, I'm just totally in love with the finish. I love stuff that looks rustic, and I was sold on that earthy looking cymbal.

[ludvista29]

haha, I figured you thought i was talking about A Zildjian Cymbal....and yes, earthy looking cymbals are awesome...Left Side Ride...mmm...

[Aaron]

Yeah rivets would suit the 18" KCFT Ride, but I wouldn't put more than 2 in there otherwise it'll overpower the ride [it's a pretty quiet ride]. The Zildjian A Armand Ride [which has preset rivets stock] would be worth looking at for you too.


haha, I figured you thought i was talking about A Zildjian Cymbal....and yes, earthy looking cymbals are awesome...Left Side Ride...mmm...
K Custom Special Dry Crashes FTW! /whore

[ludvista29]

Yeah rivets would suit the 18" KCFT Ride, but I wouldn't put more than 2 in there otherwise it'll overpower the ride [it's a pretty quiet ride]. The Zildjian A Armand Ride [which has preset rivets stock] would be worth looking at for you too.


K Custom Special Dry Crashes FTW! /whore
Haha, i wish they didnt discontinue them :upset:

[Aaron]

*winks and strokes 16" version*

[moogoogaipan]

*winks and strokes 16" version*

/strangles and takes

this is super earthy looking
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Zildjian-K-Custom-Dry-Light-Ride-Cymbal?sku=441274


I'm also thinking that I should replace my hats soon.
Stupid Paiste 502's have a really weak "chick" sound

[ludvista29]

Grab some 13 k's mmm...bring the funk :p

[moogoogaipan]

I'm thinking real hard about that... I saw them, and you can't really argue with the price.

[ludvista29]

I'm thinking real hard about that... I saw them, and you can't really argue with the price.Yeah. I live them, my uncle has the 80's model...and wow...just amazing!

[Aaron]

I have the 13" K/Zs and love them [Z for projection cause I play lots of brushes]. I'd suggest them for funky stuff. and just to rub it in...

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/1807/kvl7.jpg

[moogoogaipan]

Are they bright, though? I'm looking for something that is light and uber-crisp.
I can't emphasize the word "CRISP". I was super stick definition, and the sizzles to be even and it needs to have this perfect little "chick" sound.

I haven't looked at any hi-hats in person yet, cause hi-hats are damned expensive compared to other cymbals.
But getting people's opinions is a good place to start.

[Aaron]

I'd probably go 13" Ks [the standards]; they're what you're describing.

[drummguy731]

Just to rub it in

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/jimboman555/DCP_0354.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/jimboman555/DCP_0335.jpg

[moogoogaipan]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/moogoogaipan/KRide5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/moogoogaipan/KRide6.jpg

[drummguy731]

That last pic is sweet

[Chippy569]

get that paiste crap outta there!

[moogoogaipan]

you know the best thing about K's?


































They're K's... Duh! godlike cymbals.

[Chippy569]

actually, i really don't like K's all that much.

[moogoogaipan]

*gasp* blasphemy!!


Nah, I understand. To each his own.

[drummguy731]

It is blasphemy, :lol: jk man.

[Aaron]

:cries:

I reduced the deposit on my apartment to buy some Ks, hehe.. I love them more than a roof over my head.

[moogoogaipan]

*Oy, I just listened to my audio from this morning* Oh my god...That's got to be some of the worst playing I've ever done.

I don't know what I was thinking when i was playing this morning.


Aaron: That's a good thing, cause they are going to end up being the roof over your head :)

[drummguy731]

Dude, I thought it was awesome, stayed in time, nice clean stuff. Better than a lot of jazz I've heard on here.

[moogoogaipan]

Dude, I thought it was awesome, stayed in time, nice clean stuff. Better than a lot of jazz I've heard on here.

oy, you can't sugar coat that..It was crap in my personal opinion. My ideas weren't coming out at all, it just sounded like shoes in a drier. I'll get some better stuff up tomorrow.
Partially to blame was the lack of warming up... I just got home from Guitar Center and threw it on there and started wacking away.

[Aaron]

How's the Zoom moog? Record me some brushwork with it! How much was it by the way?

[drummguy731]

Well, it still sounded good, maybe just not the way you had in mind...?

[moogoogaipan]

How's the Zoom moog?

I love it... it's fantastic. Though, since I'm not back in school, I barely have any use for it since my drumset mics are right here.
$299.00 USD
I'll hook you up with brush audio in the morrow.

to DrumGuy... Much appreciated, despite how I feel about it.

[Aaron]

Woohoo! There's not enough brushwork on this site. I swear its just you, BB, GN and I who play them sometimes..

edit: and drummguy731

[moogoogaipan]

tis a lost art. You don't need brushes for progressive rock or RnB or Punk. It's all too loud.

There is too little appreciation for jazz :(

[drummguy731]

I haven't posted audio but I always use brushes, I love 'em/

[Aaron]

I can't wait to get a digital camera in the next month or two. I'm going to do some brush-basics classes for MX.

[moogoogaipan]

What we need is a brushes discussion thread, where everybody post audio or video of their brush work and we discuss how we can help improve each other's technique. Cause I've only been playing brushes for about a year now... I'm by no means the greatest... I just kind of feel what I'm supposed to be playing.
There's no method.

[Aaron]

Mmm. I agree. Should it go in advanced?

[drummguy731]

:lol: Thanks aaron for the edit

EDIT: It should go here because it's media...

[moogoogaipan]

I say Advanced, cause it's Advanced Media.
Plus, there's less chance of it getting lost many pages away because of the people who don't care to learn what brushes are or do.

[Aaron]

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?p=13907340#post13907340

[drummguy731]

Nice Aaron, very nice.

[moogoogaipan]

to Keep on topic.

Be Jealous of my best buy.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/moogoogaipan/KRide6.jpg

[drummguy731]

:lol: Yes, that's definately gonna be my next ride.

[moogoogaipan]

:lol: Yes, that's definately gonna be my next ride.
NO!:angry:

It's my precious... no one else can own it or any cymbal even remotely similar.

EVER!

[drummguy731]

:lol: Ok, ok, ok, I'll be over in my corner with my K Hybrid.

[Aaron]

My 22" K Heavy will crush you all and my K Hats and K Custom Special Dry will make jazz on your bed when you're gone :lol:

[drummguy731]

Unfortunately my K Hybrids will not be crushed. Instead, they will beat your K's up.

[Aaron]

O rly? My K Heavy is like 4kg.

[drummguy731]

Well, my K Hybrids are like, 100 kg, beat that! :lol: :lol:

EDIT: Actually, I think that K Heavy is gonna be my next ride.

[moogoogaipan]

:lol: Ok, ok, ok, I'll be over in my corner with my K Hybrid.
You can have a Paiste 502, if you want. I'll allow it:thumb:

[drummguy731]

:lol: I think I might do without thank you very much.

[moogoogaipan]

haha

[White Riot!]

Lovely playing.

Now for the random related comment:

I like a Paiste formula 602 ride , probably the only paiste cymbal I like. its so great for jazz

[FockerTheLopper]

:mad: I'm jealous of your playing(You should be very flattered I don't feel this way very often) but in all seriousness the cymbal sounds really nice... Doesn't compare to my 24'' Istanbul though :p Keep it up and get heard, your really good!

[Jezen]

Well it's not bad, but it's not as good as my Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Custom Dry Ride.

[Flamacue]

Nice, moo. Shame you don't live in england, you could have bought my K custom dry ride for a cheap price. I've had it since about 1993 and don't use it anymore.

[moogoogaipan]

now ya tell me :rolleyes:



j/k, is all good

[FockerTheLopper]

Well it's not bad, but it's not as good as my Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Custom Dry Ride.

Too bad thats not as good as my Istanbul Agop 24'' Special Ed. Jazz ride :smash:

[the_pure_drummer]

B8 ftw!!!!!!!

[zfzgg]

I have very little experience with K's. -But i did break in an 18" K custom session ride yesterday....i hated it. It sounded dead and gongy. Couldn't crash it. Had a VERY weak bell, couldn't get many sounds out of it.

In fact, the best ride i played yesterday was an 18" Bosphorous crash:). Haha.