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Keith Everette Smith

Tasha Layton

Keith Everette Smith

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Nationality
United States

Main Affiliation
Tasha Layton

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Biography

Keith Everette Smith is a highly accomplished and versatile musician in the music industry, recognized as a GRAMMY and Dove Award-winning producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist (trumpet, drums, keys, guitar). As a key member of TobyMac’s Diverse City Band, Smith’s talents are showcased in high-energy live performances around the globe, where his skills on many instruments are integral to the band’s sound. Smith’s influence extends far beyond live performances. He has a deep reputation as a sought-after session player and producer, contributing to projects for renowned artists across various genres, including Jack White, The Jonas Brothers, Dolly Parton, and Lauren Daigle. His work in Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) is particularly notable, where he has produced and contributed to projects for prominent artists like Tasha Layton, TobyMac, Newsboys, and Ryan Stevenson. His production work has been pivotal in shaping the sound and success of these artists, making him a key figure in the CCM industry. In addition to his studio work, Smith has also made his mark in film and television, contributing to soundtracks for major films like Elvis, The Lone Ranger, and The Jersey Boys and co-producing music for events such as the People’s Choice Awards and the K-Love Fan Awards. His commitment to the music community is also evident in his involvement with local churches, where he and his wife, artist Tasha Layton, actively lead worship and support worship leaders nationwide. Keith Everette Smith’s impact on the music industry is a testament to his versatility, creativity, and dedication to his craft.

Setup Cymbals

Only standard models appear in this section.

Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash

Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi-Hat
  • Details

    Sizes: 14", 15"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Rich, warm, lush, deep. Wide range, complex mix. Giving and responsive feel. Broad, warm open sound. Compact, lush chick sound. Extremely versatile hi-hat, perfectly suited for dynamic, articulated playing in a wide range of styles. “They are just chunky enough, but not overpowering. They are a little more chocolaty than the classic 602s”, describes Vinnie Colaiuta.

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PST X Swiss Medium Crash
  • Details

    Sizes: 18", 20"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Aggressive, bright, energetic, trashy. Medium range, complex mix. Responsive feel, explosive attack. Powerful, cutting effect cymbal for exotic accents. A good cymbal for noisy crash riding at higher volume levels.

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Masters Dark Ride
  • Details

    Sizes: 20", 22"
    Volume: Soft
    Weight: Light

    Sound character: Dark, warm, smoky, breathy. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Soft feel with a quick response. Very well crashable. Controllable, peppery stick sound over a dark layered oriental, smoky wash. A ride cymbal that can easily be used in a small jazz club setting and flourish in other styles such as blues or country music.

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Signature Dark Energy Splash Mark I
  • Details

    Sizes: 10", 8"
    Volume: Soft
    Weight: Light

    Sound character: Full, wet with a brittle, trashy side. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Soft and very responsive, giving feel with a short, exploding sparkly splash character. Very well suited for dynamic effect accents in many musical styles. Also, well suited for hand playing in percussive set-ups.

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PST X Splash Stack