Sabian 19 HHX Omni

Sabian has collaborated with the incredible Jojo Mayer to create the groundbreaking Omni cymbal. Mayer’s vision for the Omni was to design a cymbal that provides exceptional sonic contrast whether played alone or in combination with other cymbals. With his extensive experience in jazz and various music genres, Mayer, a Swiss-born drummer, is a long-time endorser of Sabian. According to Mayer, the Omni offers a new way of playing cymbals, providing unmatched sonic versatility in a single cymbal. Its appearance is striking with a medium-weight center and an extra-thin, natural finish edge.

The Omni’s musical tone structure and balanced frequency allow it to seamlessly blend into any musical setting. The extra-thin edge produces dark, throaty undertones commonly associated with jazz rides or crashes, making it perfect for shoulder-stick crashes. The bell of the cymbal has a clear and forceful sound suitable for funk and Latin grooves. It responds uniformly to brushes and mallets, creating stunning orchestral sounds. HHX cymbals from Sabian have revolutionized dark cymbals with their high-profile shape, large raw bell, and jumbo-sized hammering techniques. The HHX Omni offers a dark, tonally complex sound that is suitable for modern musical settings. Sabian's innovative design features, created by the Sabian Vault team, ensure that the dark, complex tone of HHX cymbals projects well in any situation.

Top Sabian artists like Tomas Haake, Jojo Mayer, Karl Brazil, and others choose HHX cymbals for their simmering Modern Dark tone that remains consistent at all volumes. HHX cymbals are known for their ability to cut through different musical settings and maintain a dark and dynamic sound. The HHX Omni, introduced as an addition to the HHX series, offers even more nuanced tones on the ride surface. It provides exceptional stick sound separation and texture, allowing for versatile playing with different parts of the cymbal without activating the crash. The 19” HHX Omni is designed for ultimate sonic contrast and versatility, making it a go-to cymbal for any gig.

Crafted from B20 cast cymbals at the Sabian Foundry using traditional processes combined with innovative techniques, the HHX Omni goes through rigorous production stages to ensure optimum sound quality. The forging process includes Multi-rolling for intensity, Hammering for tone, Lathing for enhanced projection, and Aging in the Sabian Vault. This meticulous process results in a cymbal that represents an evolution from an idea to reality. The HHX Omni, with its dark sound profile and thin top/medium bottom weight balance, is a testament to Sabian's commitment to creating cymbals that push the boundaries of sound.

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