SABIAN 12" Stratus Cirro Stax

SABIAN 12" Stratus Cirro Stax

The SABIAN 12" Stratus Cirro Stax captures a loose, wavy, and flexible character that responds beautifully to controlled dynamics and nuanced performance. The pairing of a raw-front lathed-back top with a flat raw bottom creates a stack that tracks instantly across the dynamic spectrum, shifting from tight articulation to pronounced sizzle without breaking the mic chain. This is a stack engineered for recording sessions where textural range and explosive definition matter equally in a compact footprint.

Design & Construction

The 12" top cymbal features a raw front surface and lathed back, a design choice that reduces bearing tension and allows the cymbal to move freely in the mix. The 12" bottom cymbal sits flat and raw underneath, completing a structure optimized for quick, controlled response under microphone. B20 bronze material throughout delivers warm, musical tone with the clarity and definition these thin-weight cymbals are prized for in studio settings.

Tone & Playability

The stack produces a quick decay with deep tone and explosive attack shaped by the Stratus high-impact hammering process, both desirable for tracking and overdubbing. Tighten the cymbal stand wing nut to shorten the attack for defined stick articulation and isolation, or leave it loose to unlock a pronounced sizzle effect that cuts through dense arrangements. The top cymbal records exceptionally well when played alone, yielding a striking phaser sound ideal for textural overdubs and layering.

Key Features

• 12" top cymbal with raw front and lathed back
• 12" flat bottom cymbal with raw finish
• B20 bronze construction
• Thin weight classification
• Stratus high-impact hammering process
• Quick and controlled tone with lower pitch
• Explosive attack and quick decay
• Adjustable tightness for attack vs. sizzle response
• Top cymbal playable separately for phaser effect
• Loose, wavy, and flexible bearing design

The Stratus Cirro Stax combines textural versatility with professional-grade B20 bronze and responsive playability, making it a sophisticated choice for home-studio sessions and production work where both articulation and character define the drums.