Electronic cymbals with 'natural' rebound

At winter NAMM 2001 Roland took the V-drum several steps further, providing dynamic new electronic hi-hat, crash and ride cymbals which recreate acoustic cymbal dimensions, movements, inertia and timbre changes. The circular V-Cymbals are patterned closely after their acoustic counterparts, offering a natural-feeling rebound, appropriate dimensions, and the inertia and natural movement of a swinging cymbal. The advantage, however, is that these cymbals are almost silent. A concentrated mass around the rim of the V-Cymbals ensures sensing, and even allows cymbal chokes for dynamic performances. The V-Cymbals are compatible with all Roland electronic percussion modules, and come in three distinct types: the CY-12H V-Cymbal Hi-Hat, the CY-14C V-Cymbal Crash, and the CY-15R V-Cymbal Ride. The CY-12H V-Cymbal Hi-Hat is a 12" electronic hihat pad with a beveled edge for realistic playing feel and a natural rebound. A dual-trigger system with individual sensors for the edge and the bow of the cymbal permit expressive tonal changes, and the CY-12H is designed to work with Roland's FD-7 hihat controller. The CY-14C V-Cymbal Crash is a 14" electronic crash cymbal which responds to strikes with acoustic cymbal-type movement and inertia. The CY-14C employs a dual-trigger system with individual sensors for the edge and the bow of the cymbal, and sounds can be assigned separately to each.

The CY-15R is a 15" electronic ride cymbal with the same movement as an acoustic ride. A selectable dual-trigger system (edge/bow or bow/bell) allows for use as a ride cymbal or a large crash cymbal. Simultaneous three-way sensing (edge/bow/bell) is possible with the CY-15R using the V-drums TD-10 sound module equipped with the latest version of TDW-1 Wave and System Expansion Board.The CY-15R even includes positional sensing on the bow section of the cymbal, allowing for incremental tonal changes in the manner of an acoustic ride.