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Sabian 7" AA MAX Bell Chime - Effects Cymbals

Sabian 7" AA MAX Bell Chime

Effects Cymbals

$175
Sabian 7" AA MAX Bell Chime, Sabian 7" AA MAX Bell Chime, Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) Signature Series, Size: 7",...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sabian 6.5" AA MAX Bell Chime - Effects Cymbals

Sabian 6.5" AA MAX Bell Chime

Effects Cymbals

$164
Sabian 6.5" AA MAX Bell Chime, Signature Series Mike Portnoy, clear and defined sound, thinner than a cup chime or...
4.6 Expert Rating
Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 10"/25,4cm - Effects Cymbals

Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 10"/25,4cm

Effects Cymbals

$98
Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 10"/25,4cm, Circular Sound Plate, includes 3 rivets and suspension line, Black Swamp...
4.7 Expert Rating
Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 9"/22,9cm - Effects Cymbals

Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 9"/22,9cm

Effects Cymbals

$94
Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 9"/22,9cm, Circular Sound Plate, includes 3 rivets and suspension line, Black Swamp...
5 Expert Rating
Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 8"/20cm - Effects Cymbals

Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 8"/20cm

Effects Cymbals

$87
Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 8"/20cm, Circular Sound Plate, includes 3 rivets and suspension line, Black Swamp...
4.8 Expert Rating
Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 7"/17,8cm - Effects Cymbals

Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 7"/17,8cm

Effects Cymbals

$83
Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 7"/17,8cm, Circular Sound Plate, includes 3 rivets and suspension line, Black Swamp...
4.9 Expert Rating
Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 6"/15cm - Effects Cymbals

Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 6"/15cm

Effects Cymbals

$76
Black Swamp Percussion Disc Bell 6"/15cm, Circular Sound Plate, includes 3 rivets and suspension line, Black Swamp...
4.8 Expert Rating
Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Trash Hit - Effects Cymbals

Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Trash Hit

Effects Cymbals

$450
Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Trash Hit, Effect Cymbal, Size: 20", Traditional Trash Hit Series, Special turning method...
4.8 Expert Rating
Istanbul Agop 10" Traditional Trash Hit - Effects Cymbals

Istanbul Agop 10" Traditional Trash Hit

Effects Cymbals

$175
Istanbul Agop 10" Traditional Trash Hit, Effect Cymbal, Size: 10", Traditional Trash Hit Series, Special turning...
4.7 Expert Rating
Istanbul Agop 16" Traditional Trash Hit - Effects Cymbals

Istanbul Agop 16" Traditional Trash Hit

Effects Cymbals

$285
Istanbul Agop 16" Traditional Trash Hit, Effect Cymbal, Size: 16", Traditional Trash Hit Series, Special turning method...
4.5 Expert Rating
Meinl 12" Pure Alloy Cust. Trash Sp. - Effects Cymbals

Meinl 12" Pure Alloy Cust. Trash Sp.

Effects Cymbals

$186
Meinl 12" Pure Alloy Cust. Trash Sp., Trash Splash Cymbal, Size: 12", Very short aggressive tone with a crisp attack,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Meinl 6" Crasher Hats - Benny Greb - Effects Cymbals

Meinl 6" Crasher Hats - Benny Greb

Effects Cymbals

$494
Meinl 6" Crasher Hats - Benny Greb, Cymbal Stack, Size: 06", Artist Concept Model - Benny Greb Hats, Material: B20 /...
4.8 Expert Rating
Paiste 13" 602 Heavy Bell - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 13" 602 Heavy Bell

Effects Cymbals

$527
Paiste 13" 602 Heavy Bell, Effect Cymbal, Size: 13" heavy bell, Extra heavy, Very bright and clear tone, Ideal for...
5 Expert Rating
Meinl 14" Backbeat Pro Tambourine - Effects Cymbals

Meinl 14" Backbeat Pro Tambourine

Effects Cymbals

$73
Meinl 14" Backbeat Pro Tambourine, Tambourine, Diameter: 14", Black brass ring, 8 Pairs of solid brass jingles, Can be...
4.6 Expert Rating
Ufip 14" Snare Clang - Effects Cymbals

Ufip 14" Snare Clang

Effects Cymbals

$116
Ufip 14" Snare Clang, Snare Clang, Size: 14", Material: B20 bronze, Ring is applied to the snare drum for a modern...
4.6 Expert Rating
Meinl Deep Hats - Anika Nilles - Effects Cymbals

Meinl Deep Hats - Anika Nilles

Effects Cymbals

$802
Effects Cymbal, Anika Nilles model, Size: 18"/ 18", Alloy: B20, Finish: Regular, A...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sabian Thundersheet 18"x26" - Effects Cymbals

Sabian Thundersheet 18"x26"

Effects Cymbals

$483
Sabian Thundersheet 18" x 26", Effects Cymbal, Consists of a raw, thin, rectangular piece of bronze, Ideal for effects...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sabian Thundersheet 20"x30" - Effects Cymbals

Sabian Thundersheet 20"x30"

Effects Cymbals

$611
Sabian Thundersheet 20" x 30", Effects Cymbal, Consists of a raw, thin, rectangular piece of bronze, Ideal for effects...
4.5 Expert Rating
Istanbul Agop 08" Xist Bell Brilliant - Effects Cymbals

Istanbul Agop 08" Xist Bell Brilliant

Effects Cymbals

$116
Istanbul Agop 08" Xist Bell Brilliant, Bell Cymbal, Size: 08", Xist series, Brilliant finish, Material: B20 Bronze (80%...
4.4 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 5,5" - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 5,5"

Effects Cymbals

$120
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 5,5", Effect Cymbal, "2002" series, Size: 5.5", Percussive effect sound, Dry "ping" stick tone,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 10" FX Spiral Stacker - Effects Cymbals

Zildjian 10" FX Spiral Stacker

Effects Cymbals

$131
Zildjian 10" FX Spiral Stacker, Spiral Stacker Effects Cymbal, Size: 10", For stacking on any cymbal (same size or...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 10" 2002 Mega Bell - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 10" 2002 Mega Bell

Effects Cymbals

$186
Paiste 10" 2002 Mega Bell, Bell Effect Cymbal, Size: 10, "2002" Series, Assertive, carrying, heavy bell sound, Played...
4.6 Expert Rating
Paiste 10" PSTX Pure Bell - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 10" PSTX Pure Bell

Effects Cymbals

$89
Paiste 10" PSTX Pure Bell, Effects Cymbal, Size: 102, PSTX Series, Paiste preferres aluminum for these bells; the...
4.6 Expert Rating
Paiste 09" PSTX Pure Bell - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 09" PSTX Pure Bell

Effects Cymbals

$83
Paiste 09" PSTX Pure Bell, Effects Cymbal, Size: 09", PSTX series, Paiste preferres aluminum for these bells; the...
4.8 Expert Rating
Paiste 14" Rude Shred Bell - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 14" Rude Shred Bell

Effects Cymbals

$237
Paiste 14" Rude Shred Bell, Bell Cymbal, Rude series, Size: 14", Effect cymbal for fast ride patterns or penetrating...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 12" Rude Shred Bell - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 12" Rude Shred Bell

Effects Cymbals

$204
Paiste 12" Rude Shred Bell, Bell Cymbal, Rude series, Size: 12", Effect cymbal for fast ride patterns or penetrating...
4.5 Expert Rating
Meinl 08" HCS Bell - Effects Cymbals

Meinl 08" HCS Bell

Effects Cymbals

$33
Meinl 08" HCS Bell, Bell, HCS Series, Size: 8", Version: Regular, Made of brass, Unique effects cymbal, Pronounced,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sabian 7" HH Radia Cup Chime - Effects Cymbals

Sabian 7" HH Radia Cup Chime

Effects Cymbals

$263
Sabian 7" HH Radia Cup Chime, Cup Chime, Size: 7", HH Series, Finish: Natural
4.7 Expert Rating
Zultan 06" F5 Pure Bell - Effects Cymbals

Zultan 06" F5 Pure Bell

Effects Cymbals

$83
Zultan 06" F5 Pure Bell, Bell, Made of B-20 bronze, F5 Series, The sound is extremely clear and long lasting, Ideal for...
4.6 Expert Rating
Istanbul Mehmet 08" Bell Turk Series - Effects Cymbals

Istanbul Mehmet 08" Bell Turk Series

Effects Cymbals

$127
Istanbul Mehmet 08" Bell Turk Series, 8" Bell, Deep, dry and voluminous sound, The Turk cymbals are distinguished by an...
4.4 Expert Rating
Sabian 14" Hoop Crasher Jojo Mayer - Effects Cymbals

Sabian 14" Hoop Crasher Jojo Mayer

Effects Cymbals

$450
Sabian 14" Hoop Crasher Jojo Mayer, Effects Cymbal, Designed by Jojo Mayer, Natural, B20 alloy, Double ring system for...
4.7 Expert Rating
Meinl 08" Classics Custom Bell - Effects Cymbals

Meinl 08" Classics Custom Bell

Effects Cymbals

$105
Meinl 08" Classics Custom Bell, Bell Cymbal, Size: 08", Classics custom series, Brillant surface finish, Clear,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sabian 8" HH Radia Cup Chime - Effects Cymbals

Sabian 8" HH Radia Cup Chime

Effects Cymbals

$274
Sabian 8" HH Radia Cup Chime, Effects Cymbal, 8" Radia Cup Chime, Natural model
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian ZXT 10" Trashformer - Effects Cymbals

Zildjian ZXT 10" Trashformer

Effects Cymbals

$116
Zildjian ZXT 10" Trashformer, Trashformer Effects Cymbal, Size: 10", Explosive, trashy, independent sound
4.5 Expert Rating
Sabian 9" HH Radia Cup Chime - Effects Cymbals

Sabian 9" HH Radia Cup Chime

Effects Cymbals

$281
Sabian 9" HH Radia Cup Chime, Chime, 9" Radia cup, Natural
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian ZXT 08" Trashformer - Effects Cymbals

Zildjian ZXT 08" Trashformer

Effects Cymbals

$105
Zildjian ZXT 08" Trashformer, Trashformer Effects Cymbal, Explosive, trashy, independent sound, Size: 08"
4.8 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 5" - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 5"

Effects Cymbals

$120
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 5", Chime Effect Cymbal, Size: 5", Percussive effect sound, Dry "ping" stick tone, Long decay,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Meinl 08" Generation X Drumbal - Effects Cymbals

Meinl 08" Generation X Drumbal

Effects Cymbals

$53
Meinl 08" Generation X Drumbal, 08" Drumbal Effect Cymbal, Generation X series, Regular finish, From "white noise" to...
4.5 Expert Rating
Meinl 10" Generation X Drumbal - Effects Cymbals

Meinl 10" Generation X Drumbal

Effects Cymbals

$57
Meinl 10" Generation X Drumbal, 10" Drumbal Effect Cymbal, Generation X Series, Regular model, From "white noise" to...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 9,5" Zil-Bel Large - Effects Cymbals

Zildjian 9,5" Zil-Bel Large

Effects Cymbals

$219
Zildjian 9,5" Zil-Bel Large, Effects Cymbal, Size: 9.5", Large version, Brilliant finish, Light, musical, singing...
4.9 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 08" Accent Cymbal - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 2002 08" Accent Cymbal

Effects Cymbals

$64
Paiste 2002 08" Accent Cymbal, Accent Cymbal, 8", Delivery: 1 Pieces
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 06" Accent Cymbal - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 2002 06" Accent Cymbal

Effects Cymbals

$50
Paiste 2002 06" Accent Cymbal, Accent Cymbal, 6", Delivery: 1 Piece
5 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 04" Accent Cymbal - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 2002 04" Accent Cymbal

Effects Cymbals

$39
Paiste 2002 04" Accent Cymbal, Accent Cymbal, 4", Delivery: 1 Piece
4.5 Expert Rating
Sabian 09" Alu Bell - Effects Cymbals

Sabian 09" Alu Bell

Effects Cymbals

$186
Sabian 09" Alu Bell, Aluminium Bell, Aluminium does not only ensure a clear, bell-like response; it is also very light...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sabian 07" Alu Bell - Effects Cymbals

Sabian 07" Alu Bell

Effects Cymbals

$164
Sabian 07" Alu Bell, Aluminium Bell, Aluminium does not only ensure a clear, bell-like response; it is also very light...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sabian 10" Chopper Disc - Effects Cymbals

Sabian 10" Chopper Disc

Effects Cymbals

$380
Sabian 10" Chopper Disc, Effects Cymbal, Size: 10", Chopper disc, Produces a multi-application percussion effect, The...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sabian 08" Chopper Disc - Effects Cymbals

Sabian 08" Chopper Disc

Effects Cymbals

$328
Sabian 08" Chopper Disc, Effects Cymbal, Size: 08", Chopper disc, Percussion sound with many diverse applications, 3...
4.6 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 6,5" - Effects Cymbals

Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 6,5"

Effects Cymbals

$120
Paiste 2002 Cup Chime 6,5", Cup Chime Effect Cymbal, "2002" Series, Size: 6.5", Percussive effect sound, Dry "ping"...
4.5 Expert Rating
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About Effects Cymbals

Effects cymbals are specialized percussion instruments designed to create unique sonic textures beyond the standard crash, ride, and hi-hat sounds. Drummers and percussionists use them to add character, atmosphere, and unusual rhythmic elements to their performances and recordings. These cymbals often feature unconventional shapes, sizes, and alloys, leading to a wide range of tonal possibilities.

Best For
Studio recording experimental music sound design progressive music film scoring adding unique textures
What to Look For
Sound character weight size alloy composition overall build quality responsiveness wash vs. articulation

Effects Cymbals — Pros & Cons

PROS

  • Offer unique sonic textures not found in standard cymbals.
  • Can significantly expand a drummer's creative palette.
  • Provide distinctive coloration for recordings and live performances.
  • Often visually striking and add to stage presence.

CONS

  • Can be challenging to integrate into a balanced drum kit sound.
  • May require significant experimentation to find the right application.
  • Can be perceived as overly 'busy' or distracting if overused.
  • Often require careful mic'ing and mixing to avoid muddiness.

Frequently Asked Questions About Effects Cymbals

Consider the song's overall mood and instrumentation; a shimmering splash might suit ambient music, while a trash cymbal could add grit to a rock track.

They range widely; some are incredibly loud and piercing, while others offer subtle washes or delicate textures depending on their construction and size.

Trash cymbals are typically irregularly shaped and create a chaotic, 'trashy' sound, while swish cymbals produce a whooshing, sweeping sound as they're moved.

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