Trauma
About
Website
www.traumametal.com
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
19" Signature Dark Energy Crash Mark I
15" 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hat
6" 2002 Cup Chime
18" Signature Precision Heavy Crash
14" PST X Swiss Flanger Stack
18" Signature Full Crash
8" RUDE Splash
(discontinued)
14" PST X Swiss Hats
20" Signature Duo Ride "Vir2osity"
20" Signature Full Crash
22" Formula 602 Modern Essentials China
Cymbals listed from left to right
14" Signature Sound Edge Hi-Hat
19" Signature Dark Energy Crash Mark I
18" Signature Reflector Heavy Full Crash
18" Signature Reflector Heavy Full Crash
14" Sound Formula Reflector Heavy Hi-Hat
(discontinued)
22" 3000 Reflector Power Ride
(discontinued)
19" Signature Reflector Heavy Full Crash
18" Alpha Medium Swiss Crash
(discontinued)
22" Signature Heavy China
(discontinued)
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Biography
Kris Gustofson, began playing drums at a very early age, heavily influenced by his father, Jazz drummer Gus Gustofson among many others. Kris has an incredible talent for playing for the song. His abilities are captured on many albums he has played on. And is credited with working with some of the top engineers/producers in music. He is well versed in many styles of music. His live performances are full of power and precision. Kris continues to record and tour nationally and internationally. He is also the co, owner of Rivet Records/The Orchard/ Sony, releasing many styles of music worldwide. He also has been in many music magazines from around the globe. Drum soloist, clinician, as well. Playing Paiste cymbals exclusively since 89'.
Setup Cymbals
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Details
Sizes: 18", 19", 20"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Heavy
Sound character: Bright, explosive, full, sparkling, warm. Wide frequency range, fairly clean mix. Even, giving feel with a powerful attack, sharp response and a nice sparkling fade. A strong, full, durable and cutting crash with radiant sound.
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Details
Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Light
Sound character: Dark body, full frequency spectrum, brilliant highs. Very wide range, complex, pleasing musical mix. Immediate, sensitive response, strong attack, controllable spread, even, layered fade. This crash combines silky, soft qualities with energy and projection for an incredibly versatile application range. Also extremely well suited as suspended cymbals and for mallet rolls.
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Details
Sizes: 20"
Volume: Loud
Weight: Heavy
Sound character: Bright, steely, energetic. Fairly narrow range, slightly complex mix. Heavy feel. Glassy, strong ping that's drier, more raw, wooden in the un-lathed zone, and livelier, crisper, richer in the lathed zone. Fairly raw, earthy, complex wash that's very tight and controlled. Loud, piercing bell. Cutting, variable ride cymbal with distinct playing zones for articulate playing in louder settings. "This is the one. Covers the most demanding players." - Carl Palmer
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Details
Sizes: 18", 22"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Dark, warm, strong, exotic, sizzling, earthy. Wide range, slightly complex and dense mix. Fairly soft, responsive feel. Great for explosive, strong, dark accents. Complex, washy ride sound. A modern China cymbal with a wide spectrum for various musical applications. “The China is nearly smooth”, states Vinnie Colaiuta.
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Details
Sizes: 14"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Light
Sound character: Earthy, warm, dry, washy. Fairly narrow range, complex mix. Soft, giving and responsive feel. Depending on how aggressively you tighten the pair, they offer a range from dry, trashy hi-hat sounds to shattering, noisy-washy crash effects.
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Details
Sizes: 13", 14", 15", 17"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Medium bright, full, warm, brilliant. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Fast, responsive feel. Full, bright, energetic open sound. Sharp, full chick sound. The original, once patented, wavy bottom hi-hat design. The 17" version adds extraordinary boost, low end and crisp projection.
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