| When recording, I do clean my cymbals. That way I get all the ring and overtones. I can process out the precise frequencies I don't like in the mix. I think it makes a better recording.
In a live situation, sometimes clean cymbals can be too brash, and overpowering, especially in a small room. In that case, some crud doesn't hurt. So for me, two sets. One for the studio, and one set for the clubs. |