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HOT GEAR Zildjian K Cluster Crashes & 14- in. K Sweet Hi Hats Zildjian has introduced the K Cluster Crash cymbals and the 14-in. K Sweet Hi Hats, which complement the more traditional K family cymbals and offer a broader range of dark, alternative sounds. The K Cluster Crashes offer sound colours that are dark, funky, and trashy, featuring the traditional K-style ham- mering technique with additional “cluster” hammer marks generating a “dirty” sound. They are extra thin in weight and include an unlathed bell for greater tonal spread and additional sound frequencies. They are available in 16-, 18-, and 20-in. sizes. The 14-in. K Sweet Hi Hats feature extensive K ham- mering, a thin top, and extra heavy bottom resulting in a solid “chick.” The 14-in. size complements the 15- and 16-in. K Sweet Hi Hat cymbals. For more information, contact Coast Music: 514-457- 2555, [email protected], www.coastmusic.ca. Boss SY-1 Synthesizer Pedal Boss has released the SY-1 Synthesizer, which brings the company’s latest guitar synth technology to its compact pedal lineup. Equipped with a polyphonic engine, the SY-1 delivers 121 ultra-responsive synth sounds, which are ready to play with no programming knowledge needed. Offering easy connectivity via a standard 1/4-in. cable, the pedal is designed to make it simple for guitarists or bassists to incorporate a Boss synth into their music. Backed by tech first developed for the SY-300, the SY-1 fits a wide range of analog-style synth sounds in a pedalboard-friendly size. Leads, pads, organs, basses, and more are included, along with a variety of sound effects and rhythmic synth patterns. Sounds are organized into 11 different types, with 11 variations in each. For more information, contact Roland Canada: 604- 270-6626, www.roland.ca. D’Angelico Brandon Niederauer Atlantic Signature Guitar D’Angelico Guitars has debuted the Brandon Niederauer Atlantic, which is a signature model version of the Atlantic single-cutaway solid-body that the company co-designed with rising rock guitarist Brandon Niederauer. Available in both the Premier and Deluxe Series, the Brandon Niederauer Atlantic signature model comes in a custom sonic blue finish paired with satin chrome hard- ware. The Deluxe Series offering comes with a Seymour Duncan custom DA-59 in the neck and an Antiquity hum- bucker in the bridge for vintage tones, while its Premier Series counterpart sports Duncan Designed humbuckers. Both boast a C-shape neck profile and sleek body design. For more information, contact Audio Distributors Inter- national: 450-449-8177, [email protected], www.adimi.ca. 66 CANADIAN MUSICIAN