14" STRATUS ALTO STAX

14" STRATUS ALTO STAX

The 14" Stratus Alto Stax captures a fast, trashy stack effect with immediate cutting power and aggressive character in the recording. This paired configuration records with sharp articulation and a quick white-noise burst, making it essential for sessions where drum accents need to punch through dense arrangements and complex productions. The short, staccato decay ensures definition without wash, keeping every hit crisp and defined on tape or in your DAW.

Sound & Tone Character

Built on B20 bronze with Stratus high-impact hammering and an aero-style design, this stack produces strong volume paired with a distinctive quick burst of white noise. The O-zone-style character combined with short decay makes it exceptionally effective at cutting through complex mixes during tracking and mixing, delivering the instant, attention-grabbing accents required in modern production contexts.

Configuration & Design

The Stratus Alto Stax pairs the Stratus Zero with a 14" AA Holy China in a factory-boxed stack configuration, engineered as a matched set for cohesive sonic integration in the studio. This pairing creates a unified fast, trashy response that functions as a complete unit rather than two separate cymbals, simplifying mic placement and processing during session setup.

Key Features

• B20 bronze material for durability and tonal complexity
• Paired configuration: Stratus Zero + 14" AA Holy China
• Stratus high-impact hammering for articulate attack
• Aero-style design with O-zone-style character
• Fast, trashy stack effect ideal for cutting mixes
• Strong volume with quick burst of white noise
• Short, staccato decay for definition
• Traditional finish
• Factory-boxed stack configuration
• Immediate, attention-grabbing accent capability

The 14" Stratus Alto Stax is a purpose-built stack that excels at delivering the cut and aggression modern drum recordings demand in high-energy sessions.