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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.
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