Cymbal

Bow shot

This is the most common method of playing the cymbal. It corresponds to the sound of the “head side” of the connected trigger input.

For certain ride sounds, the tonal nuance changes depending on where you strike the bow.

Edge shot

This playing method involves striking the edge of the cymbal with the shoulder of the stick. When the edge sensor position is struck as shown in the illustration, the “rim side” sound of the connected trigger input is triggered.

Striking directly on the edge (i.e., exactly from the side) will not produce the correct sound. Strike as shown in the illustration.

If you are using a pad that distinguishes between where you strike it (such as the CY-18DR), the nuances of the sound change depending on where you strike the edge.

Bell shot

This playing method involves striking the bell of the cymbal. When the bell area shown in the illustration is struck, the bell sound is heard.

Either connect a pad that supports ride three-way triggering (such as the CY-14R-T) to “RD” and “RDB” of the dedicated connection cable, or connect a pad that supports digital connection and lets you play bell shots (such as the CY-18DR), and assign it to the ride.

Choke

If you use your hand to choke (grasp) the edge sensor after striking the cymbal, the sound stops (mute).

On the CY-18DR, placing your hand on the sensor also stops the sound.

When you strike the cymbal in the choked or muted state, a shorter sound plays.