Playing Methods
Bow Shot
This is the most common playing method, playing the
middle area of the cymbal.
It corresponds to the sound of the "head-side" of the
connected trigger input.
Edge Shot
This playing method involves striking the edge with the
shoulder of the stick.
When played as shown in the figure, the "rim-side" sound
of the connected input is triggered.
* On the CY-13R, edge shots are possible when the
connection is made to the BOW/EDGE OUTPUT jack.
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Bell Shot (CY-13R Only)
* Bell shots are possible when the connection is made to
* On the CY-12C, bell shots are not supported.
Choke Play
Edge sensor
* When ONLY using the BELL output of the CY-13R, the
This playing method involves striking the bell.
On the CY-13R, when played as shown in the figure, the
"rim-side" sound of the connected input is triggered.
Strike the bell somewhat strongly with the shoulder of the
stick.
the CY-13R's BELL output.
Choking (pinching) the cymbal's edge with the hand
immediately after hitting the cymbal makes the sound
stop.
Choke the location of the edge sensor shown in the figure.
If you choke an area where there is no sensor, the sound
does not stop.
Edge sensor
choke function will not work.
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