After the succesful first live webcast of Zildjian's Sound Lab Live, the second streaming masterclass is on November 6th, 4:00PM (EST). This time Paul Francis, Director of Research & Design/Quality at Zildjian, will give a preview of the 2013 PASIC Prototypes. Francis will show a selection of prototype models being brought to the 2013 Percussive Arts Society International Convention (or PASIC). PASIC takes place November 13 – 16 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
When you register as Z Club member, you get a first look at some of the ideas the Zildjian Company have been working on the past year. And that is pretty exciting! Also, you can ask Paul your question on prototype cymbals or developing cymbals with artists. He will answer a few during the live session. Click here to sign up and register as a Z Club member.
Last week, Zildjian posted the first Zildjian Sound Lab Live, about how the cup size and shape affect the overall pitch, volume, and sustain across ride and crash cymbals.
Paul Francis first joined Zildjian in 1989 as a lathe operator and quickly rose through the ranks as Cymbal Tester, R&D Technician, and R&D Specialist. Throughout his early years, he was personally mentored by Armand Zildjian in the craft of cymbal making and the importance of shape, weight, hammering and lathing. Armand also encouraged Paul to experiment with new technologies to not only re-create sought after cymbals of old, but to expand on them and develop new sound nuances and versatility. In working with Armand, Paul not only absorbed Armand's incredible wealth of cymbal knowledge, but also his ability to relate to the musicians of today and develop the sounds they're looking for.
