Available in Australia from late August, the Stratus Dry series covers hats, crashes and rides with a focused, dark character designed to cut cleanly without overpowering the mix.
Sabian’s Stratus Dry series is heading to Australia in late August, expanding the Stratus line with hats, crashes and rides built around reduced wash, short sustain and crisp articulation.
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Sizes run from 14″ to 16″ for hi-hats, 18″ to 20″ for crashes, 22″ and 24″ for rides, plus a Performance Set combining the 15″ hats, 19″ crash and 22″ ride.
Crashes deliver a fast, breath-like attack that falls away into a textured decay rather than blooming into an extended wash. The 18″ is the quickest and most articulate, with the 19″ and 20″ adding progressively more depth and presence while keeping its dry character intact. Rides offer refined stick articulation with hammered bells for focused presence, a deep low-register voice and enough crash-ability to stay expressive. Their medium-light weight keeps both responsive without going brittle.
Hi-hats run from tight and precise at 14″, with a clean chick, focused definition, to a slightly more open and balanced 15″. The 16″ adds body and a trash-inflected character. A light top over a medium-light bottom keeps warmth in without tipping into brightness.
For players who’d rather buy a cohesive package than piece the range together individually, the Performance Set covers hats, crash and ride in one purchase.
The Sabian Stratus Dry series is available in Australia from late August through Australis Music Group.
