Thunderstix
Senior Member
Years ago I got a roland drum with only two cymbal pads: one for the ride and the other for a crash. When playing sessions in studios and in drum cabines, a four piece drum kit with only two cymbal stands is available, again one for the ride and one for the crash. Because of that, I grew accustomed to using only one crash and got rid of effect cymbals.
However, sometimes I wish I got a second crash on the right. Reaching the crash on the left from the floor tom can be done but it's a big swing. I can crash the ride instead but this produces a much bigger roar than I wish.
Thus I'm wondering what the role is of the auxiliary crash and whether "comfort" warants buying a second crash at € 250. If comfort and not sound is the reason of getting an extra cymbal, why shouldn't I get exactly the same crash?
However, sometimes I wish I got a second crash on the right. Reaching the crash on the left from the floor tom can be done but it's a big swing. I can crash the ride instead but this produces a much bigger roar than I wish.
Thus I'm wondering what the role is of the auxiliary crash and whether "comfort" warants buying a second crash at € 250. If comfort and not sound is the reason of getting an extra cymbal, why shouldn't I get exactly the same crash?