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Originally Posted by Mike Caffrey  What makes cymbals quieter, thickness, size or both?
Do you ever manipulate them physically, like taping them or anything? |
There's alot to cymbals. Diameter, weight and size of bell all contibute to loudness. Generally light to medium weight are lower in level and have more tone with less stick. They're also quicker to react than big heavy cymbals but also quicker to decay. I have some hats that are sheet cut (as opposed to cast metal) that are weird but sound great to me. Very low level.
Yes, gaffer tape has been on many a kit I've recorded, cymbals included. Too many ways of taping and treating cymbals to mention. EXPERIMENT!!!!