8-bit Handclaps Without the Drum Machine
Who says you need an electronic pad and interface for live lo-fi samples? Certainly not Istanbul Agop and revered industry timekeeper Trevor Lawrence Jr. Their collaboratively designed Clap Stack brings the unmistakably crisp sound of 8-bit handclap samples into the acoustic realm. This Clap Stack Expansion Set adds 9-inch and 17-inch cymbals to the standard 3-piece set, which comprises raw, unfinished B20 bronze cymbals in 11-inch, 13-inch, and 15-inch diameters. The Clap Stack features a distinctly curved, tempered profile that delivers an aggressive accent with minimal sustain, faithfully reproducing the classic drum-machine handclap samples used in music for decades. You can vary the Clap Stack’s decay by adjusting the tightness of your cymbal felts via the wingnut, from low, loose, and trashy to tight, trebly, and quick. A perfect addition to hip-hop, soul, and pop drum rigs, the Istanbul Agop Clap Stack brings an attention-grabbing presence that suits a range of musical genres and makes an excellent lo-fi secret weapon for drummers of all backgrounds.
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Istanbul Agop: a legacy forged in bronze
Originating with the late Agop Tomurcuk’s founding of Istanbul Cymbals in 1980, the Istanbul Agop brand was established shortly after his passing in 1997 by his two sons, Sarkis and Arman. Following a legacy of exclusive jazz cymbal craftsmanship, their 1998 Alchemy series saw the company’s first divergence into new and innovative territories of cymbal making — and they haven’t looked back since. Today, the brand offers hundreds of unique, professional-grade bronze cymbals for myriad soundscapes, constantly forging new ground without abandoning their traditions. Istanbul Agop cymbals are regularly trusted by countless pros across musical genres, from Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (The Killers), Justin Brown (Thundercat), and Brooks Wackerman (Avenged Sevenfold) to Max Bassin (Geese), Angie Boylan (Sleater Kinney), and Alex Sowinski (BADBADNOTGOOD). Now, Sweetwater is eager to help drummers everywhere reap the benefits of the renowned Istanbul Agop name.
Istanbul Agop Clap Stack Expansion Set Features:
- Expansion adds 9-in. and 17-in. cymbals to the standard 3-piece Clap Stack set (sold separately)
- Acoustically infuse lo-fi, 8-bit handclap samples into your live or studio drum set
- Designed in collaboration with drummer and producer Trevor Lawrence Jr.
- Raw B20 bronze foundation ensures a substantial presence with professional-grade playability
- Tightening/loosening felts will adjust the decay to create unique sonic textures
- Meticulously crafted by hand in Istanbul, Turkey