Tim Oxford

Tim Oxford

About

Paiste Artist Since
March 2017

Nationality
Canada

Other Affiliation
Arkells

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„Paiste cymbals have been an essential part of my sound, both live and in the studio. They respond with incredible musicality, clarity and consistency.“

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Biography

Tim Oxford is a Canadian musician, best known as the drummer and percussionist for the 9X JUNO Award winning band, Arkells. As a founding member of the group, Tim has toured the globe professionally for nearly 20 years, and co-written some of Canada’s most beloved alt-rock hits. Alongside Arkells, Tim has contributed to over ten #1 hits, and a string of platinum and gold selling albums. As one of the most heavily rotated acts on radio, and all-time record holders of the JUNO Award for “Group of the Year,” Tim Oxford and Arkells have extended their reach beyond borders by infiltrating all corners of pop culture; from global sports telecasts and top-tier video games to the stages of Coachella and Bonnaroo. Before the mainstream success of Arkells, Tim studied Audio Production and Engineering at Metalworks Institute, where he graduated in 2005. In addition to his work as a performer, he has been recognized for his music production and recording skillsets. Known for his undeniable presence within the band, Tim Oxford is widely recognized as one of the most accomplished drummers in the country. His powerful, groove-oriented drumming style is signature to Arkells’ music and performance, contributing to the group’s reputation as one of Canada’s premier live acts.

Setup Cymbals

  • Details

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

    Sound character: Rich, warm, full, silvery with a light touch. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Soft feel, easy to control. Lively, responsive and warm open sound. Full, precise chick sound. Versatile hi-hat for medium loud settings, perfectly suited for studio applications.

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  • Details

    Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Light

    Sound character: Dark, warm, smoky. Medium wide range, complex mix. Buttery, soft feel with quick response. Rich, dark, mystical crash sound with tender clarity. Extremely lively cymbal for broad accents and crashes in intimate to semi-loud settings. Well suited for delicate ride patterns or mallet swells. «For those guys who really appreciate just having a cymbal that can do everything, the larger Dark Crashes can do anything. Very crash-able, and if you want to ride on them, they will give you all the ride patterns in the world.» - Gregory Hutchinson

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