Is it a shaker? A programmed & pitched hihat sample? Is it a crasher percussion effect? No, it’s the Crasher Hats. Benny Greb wanted something that was super short, dry, clear and high in frequency but still very dynamic that could fulfill a whispering shaker-like role in the music.

So together with Meinl, Greb created the Crasher Hats. Four separate cymbals are sandwiched together. They have different shoulders so they collapse against each other at every hit. The result is a very unique sound that not only blends beautifully with ghost notes and other subdivisions, but it also make a very percussive statement without any unwanted noise or sustaining ring.

Specifications:

• Cymbal Type: Stack
• Weight: Thin
• Size Top: 8″
• Size Bottom: 8″
• Music Style: Pop, Fusion, Studio, R&B, Reggae, Jazz, World, Electro
• Pitch: High-Mid
• Character: Trashiness, Mellow
• Timbre: Mid-Bright
• Volume: Low
• Lathe: None
• Sustain: Short