SABIAN XSR Effects Pack

SABIAN XSR Effects Pack

The XSR Effects Pack delivers versatile, articulate effects cymbals engineered to sit clearly in studio mixes and capture definition in close-mic'd recording environments. This pairing of an extra-thin splash and raw Chinese gives you the tonal palette to shape everything from tight, controlled accents to explosive crashes on tape. Built from genuine B20 Bronze using proven technology from SABIAN's higher-end series, these cymbals deliver professional results in home-studio and professional tracking sessions.

Sound & Voicing for Recording

The 10" XSR Splash produces bright, quick articulation that records with clarity on overhead and close-mic configurations, ideal for tight accents and rapid-fire effects that need definition. The 18" XSR Chinese delivers the raw, nasty character that Chinese cymbals are known for—crisp attack with trashy sustain that translates distinctly in the mix. Together they cover the full spectrum of modern effects textures, allowing you to layer and process them independently during production without tonal overlap.

Construction & Materials

Both cymbals are hand-crafted from pure B20 Bronze with pin-point lathing and traditional hammering to enhance responsiveness and transient capture. The bells have been reshaped to optimize projection and cut, ensuring these effects cymbals punch through dense drum recordings and sit prominently in stereo imaging.

Key Features

• 10" XSR Splash with extra-thin profile for fast response
• 18" XSR Chinese with raw, trashy character
• Pure B20 Bronze construction
• Pin-point lathed finish
• Hand-hammered bell shaping for enhanced tone
• Reshaped bells for optimized projection
• Two-year SABIAN warranty
• Professional-grade effects pack at accessible pricing
• Versatile pairing for studio and live performance

This pack combines SABIAN's proven manufacturing methods with practical voicing optimized for tracking and mixing, making it an essential working setup for producers and engineers building their effects cymbal arsenal.