Suggestions for a Ride sound similar to Zildjian Ping 22″ Ride

[Andrew Payne]

I am looking for a ride cymbal to sound similar to a Zildjian 22″ Ping ride – similar to the ride sound that Mel Gaynor gets (esp in Simple Minds Live in The City of Light live recording) – very bright, lots of stick definition, low overtones and a strong bell sound. The best I have found so far is the 21” Sabian Will Calhoun Signature Luna Ride in Progressive Foundry but it still has too much overtone for what I am after and not a bright enough sound. I have tried to alter tuning and transients with above option but still not getting what I am after.

Has anyone got any suggestions on how to achieve this sound or in which SDX a similar ride sound can be found. I have many (but not all) SDX expansions. Thanks, Andrew

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[Brad]

Andrew Payne wrote:

I am looking for a ride cymbal to sound similar to a Zildjian 22″ Ping ride – similar to the ride sound that Mel Gaynor gets (esp in Simple Minds Live in The City of Light live recording) – very bright, lots of stick definition, low overtones and a strong bell sound. The best I have found so far is the 21” Sabian Will Calhoun Signature Luna Ride in Progressive Foundry but it still has too much overtone for what I am after and not a bright enough sound. I have tried to alter tuning and transients with above option but still not getting what I am after.

Has anyone got any suggestions on how to achieve this sound or in which SDX a similar ride sound can be found. I have many (but not all) SDX expansions. Thanks, Andrew

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.6
Operating system: Windows 10

FWIW; my goto for that type of sound is the “20″ Paiste* Sound Creation Bell Ride”

From Custom and Vintage SDX.

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[Mart Evans]

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Metal Machinery has a 22” A Ping.

Also, love that album! One of my favourite live sets. Mel Gaynor is a beast!

[Andrew Payne]

Thanks but I had tried that one and not quite what I am after

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.6
Operating system: Windows 10

Dell Precision 7730, i7 6 Core 2.6 GHz, 128GB RAM, 1TB SSD and 3 x 2TB SSD, Windows 11, Cubase Pro 14, SD3 plus a variety of SDX's and EZX's, Orchestral Percussion, EZBASS, RME BabyFace Pro FS and KRK V4 monitors. Modified Yamaha DTX900, DTXPRESS4 and Edrumin10 triggering SD3. Yamaha pads/cymbals and Roland VH-10 HiHat. PDP Maple acoustic kit for live playing.

[Andrew Payne]

Thanks – I might have to take advantage of the sale and look at metal machinery for the ping. Z3 and earth ride would also come in handy. cheers

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.6
Operating system: Windows 10

Dell Precision 7730, i7 6 Core 2.6 GHz, 128GB RAM, 1TB SSD and 3 x 2TB SSD, Windows 11, Cubase Pro 14, SD3 plus a variety of SDX's and EZX's, Orchestral Percussion, EZBASS, RME BabyFace Pro FS and KRK V4 monitors. Modified Yamaha DTX900, DTXPRESS4 and Edrumin10 triggering SD3. Yamaha pads/cymbals and Roland VH-10 HiHat. PDP Maple acoustic kit for live playing.

[Andrew Payne]

I got the Metal Machinery SDX in the sale and the 22″ Ping is spot on !

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.6
Operating system: Windows 10

Dell Precision 7730, i7 6 Core 2.6 GHz, 128GB RAM, 1TB SSD and 3 x 2TB SSD, Windows 11, Cubase Pro 14, SD3 plus a variety of SDX's and EZX's, Orchestral Percussion, EZBASS, RME BabyFace Pro FS and KRK V4 monitors. Modified Yamaha DTX900, DTXPRESS4 and Edrumin10 triggering SD3. Yamaha pads/cymbals and Roland VH-10 HiHat. PDP Maple acoustic kit for live playing.

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