Dream Cymbals Contact Series Heavy Ride Cymbal

Dream Contact Series Heavy Ride Cymbals

These heavy rides from Dream are the “big kahuna” of Contact Rides. Introduced in 2011 by Dream, they have the stiffer feel of a heavy ride needed for great rock rides yet the surface response is exceptional. The ping of these heavy rides cut though just about anything, yet never becomes annoying or tiresome to the ear. This is a very, very good cymbal. Powerful enough for rock, responsive enough for jazz.

The Contact series cymbals from Dream feature a uniquely shaped and slightly deeper cymbal profile with a relatively larger bell generating altogether unique cymbal tones. The stick feel for the player is very lively, while the pitch stands out a bit higher, but still rich and warm. The Contact series cymbals are medium to medium thin cymbals that speak very easily and cleanly. Faster and louder, these plates also have depth and complexity in the undertones and a shimmering wash that drives the sound forward and up. Perfect for home studio or demanding live situations.

Contact Series Features

• Surface: wide deep lathing by hand
• Bow: medium taper
• Bell: larger, articulate, clear
• Weight: medium to medium thin, very fast but solid response
• Hammering: deep hammered hot and cold
• Stick: very crisp and fast
• Wash: higher pitch, medium long decay