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Roland V-Cymbal CY-18DR Electronic Ride Cymbal Controller

18" Digital Ride Cymbal with Multi-sensor/Multi-touch Technology
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Roland's Most Convincing Electronic Ride!

Electronic cymbals have a reputation for being utilitarian - a means to end. But the Roland CY-18DR invites players to bring their acoustic touch back to their eKit. This V-Cymbal's 18" size sways and plays more like a real cast cymbal. Multiple sensors across the playing surface eliminate the feeling of zones - distinct edge, bow, and bell tones melt into one another seamlessly. And the Roland CY-18DR's multi-touch technology not only lets you choke crash attacks with your hand, but also even soften cymbal attacks with a finger's touch. If you have trouble getting the full emotion of a performance to translate through traditional eCymbals, Sweetwater recommends putting the Roland CY-18DR V-Cymbal digital ride through its paces. You won't be disappointed.

Roland CY-18DR V-Cymbal 18" Digital Ride Features:
  • Roland's most advanced electronic ride cymbal
  • 18" size sways and plays like a real cast ride
  • 5 sensors across the cymbal face offer distinct tones without the feeling of zones:
    • Bow shot inspires realistic performances
    • Bell shot provides bold accents
    • Edge shot supports crashes and swells
  • Advanced touch sensor lets you choke and soften attacks by hand
  • Includes wing nut, felt washer, stopper, cable, and cable tie
  • Digital Trigger Output is compatible with the TD-27 and TD-50 modules
Unleash the full emotion in your performance with the Roland CY-18DR V-Cymba digital ride!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: TD-50 Ride Cymbal
  • Size: 18"
  • Outputs: USB (digital trigger)
  • Compatibility: Roland TD-50, TD-27
  • Manufacturer Part Number: CY-18DR

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Rated 5/5

Cy 18 dr

Plays well .
Rated 5/5

Digital pads are the future, and the future is here...

The CY-18DR from Roland came stock with my TD-50K Kit.

The response, feel, and sensitivity are just on a whole new level. (Yes, I know it's a lot to shell out for the TD-50, but if you're serious about your sound and feel, it's worth it). If you don't have the cash, then you've got a new toy to save for ;)

Technology is growing, rapidly. This is a fact. With this rapid growth comes beefy computer processors that are getting more and more powerful, and increasingly affordable. The TD-50 has an insanely powerful processing engine that allows this Digital 18" Ride (and PD-140DS Snare) to respond with amazing sensitivity. I've watched a lot of demos and read a lot of tech specs on the TD-50, and the new Digital Pads. There's really nothing out there that comes close. If you're on a budget, it's understandable to shy away, but if you're not, then why compromise?

This is a big leap forward, and a future proof purchase. Well worth it if you can afford the price.
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Simply put, modern electronic music wouldn't exist without Roland. Many of the electronic musicians here at Sweetwater cut our teeth on TR Rhythm machines and fondly remember programming our first TB-303s. We owe a good part of our careers to this amazing and innovative company. It's been fun to watch and grow right alongside Roland, as they've introduced wave after wave of revolutionary keyboards, digital pianos, and more. For example, Roland's V-Drum Kits continuously redefine the possibilities of electronic drums, beginning with SuperNATURAL technology to the latest Prismatic Sound Modeling. We're huge fans, and we'd love to tell you all about them. Whether you want a pocket-sized synth or a cutting-edge video mixer, if Roland makes it, then Sweetwater is 100% behind it.

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