Turkish Cymbals Soundscape Atacama Arid Crash
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Turkish Cymbals Soundscape Atacama Arid Crash – The Dryness of the Desert in Sound
The Jarrod Cagwin Soundscape series arose from a unique artistic collaboration: American drummer and percussionist Jarrod Cagwin – known for his work in Contemporary Music, World Music, Jazz and Film Scoring as a hybrid drummer and hand percussionist – developed this series together with Turkish Cymbals with no compromises. Each model bears the name of a natural phenomenon and tells its own sonic story. The goal: to create a natural sound tapestry that can be creatively shaped and controlled.
The Name: Atacama – The Driest Desert in the World
The Atacama Desert in South America is the driest region on earth – a place of extreme silence and infinite expanse. This name is no coincidence: the Atacama Arid Crash in 14" is a cymbal that translates this dryness into sound. Thin and completely hammered to the edge, except for the bell which is left unhammered – a construction that produces an exceptionally dry and dark crash sound.
Sound Character: Extremely Dry, Dark and Articulate
The Atacama Arid Crash delivers an extremely dry and dark crash with very little overtone resonance and a rapid decay. This characteristic allows for clear articulation with sticks without overbearing sustain or excessive volume – ideal for acoustic environments and close-microphone studio recordings where every nuance must be audible. Thanks to its thin construction, the cymbal responds sensitively to sticks, mallets, brushes and hands alike, offering a wide spectrum of sonic textures for percussionists and hybrid drummers.
Applications: Contemporary, World Music, Jazz and Film Scoring
The Atacama Arid Crash is the instrument for musicians who think beyond conventional cymbal sounds. In Contemporary Music and World Music contexts it creates unique, intimate sound tapestries with its short decay and dry character. In Film Scoring it delivers precise articulations without interfering sustain – ideal for scenes that demand clarity and control. In Jazz and Fusion it extends the sonic palette with organic, dry accents of distinctive character. Together with the Atacama Precision Flat Ride it forms a matched sonic pairing of unique consistency.
Craftsmanship from Istanbul – At the Best Price
Every Soundscape cymbal is crafted in the workshops of Turkish Cymbals in Istanbul following a tradition that reaches back centuries. The secret B20 bronze alloy – 80% copper, 20% tin – is hand-cast, heated and worked by experienced master craftsmen. Jarrod Cagwin's precise sonic vision and the deep craft of the Istanbul masters together produce cymbals that no other company can make in this way. We at Cymballand are proud, as the official partner of Turkish Cymbals, to bring this exceptional series directly to you – without intermediaries, at the best price.
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How it works: Click or tap on the grey areas of the cymbal – Edge, Bow or Bell – to hear different surface sounds. For hi-hats, use the green "FOOT" button at the bottom left to switch between open and closed position and try the chick sound.
Tip: Select a size above – Cymballand Virtual updates automatically.
For the best experience with the B20 bronze nuances, we recommend headphones.
Experience the authentic sound directly from Istanbul – interactive, unfiltered and transparent.
Your Benefits at Cymballand
| 💰 Best Price Guarantee | Direct from the partner, without expensive middlemen. |
| 📦 Free Shipping | Fast delivery, free within the EU. |
| 🛡️ Warranty | Turkish Cymbals Warranty: Hi-Hats & Rides 2 years | Crashes & Splashes 1 year – against manufacturing defects. |
| 🎓 Expert Team | Over 25 years of experience go into every consultation. |
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Das 10" Clatter Splash ist noch sensibeler als das 12er, harmoniert aber perfektmit allen anderen. Danke Bülent, wieder ein Highlight!
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Wie immer ein sehr angenehmer Ablauf der Bestellung, Lieferung sehr schnell und zuverlässig (auch wie immer) und das Becken von Turkish ist, wie immer wundervoll musikalisch! Bei Cymballand ist man in den besten Händen!
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