Kris Gustofson

Trauma

Kris Gustofson

About

Paiste Artist Since
September 1989

Nationality
United States

Main Affiliation
Trauma

Website
www.traumametal.com

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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

  • 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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    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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    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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    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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    Sizes: 16", 18", 20"
    Volume: Loud
    Weight: Heavy

    Sound character: Very bright, warm, strong, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Slightly heavy, responsive feel. Meaty, powerful crash for clear, cutting, precise accents in Rock, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal.

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    Sizes: 14"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Bright, full, warm, brilliant. Wide range, balanced, focused mix. Responsive feel. Bright, aggressive open sound. Sharp, cutting chick sound. Excellent for articulate playing.

  • Sounds
  • 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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