22" HHX Red Light Crash

The 22" HHX Red Light Crash delivers a buttery feel and smooth attack that responds musically to every strike. Developed in collaboration with Todd Sucherman, this crash blends the dark complexity of Artisan cymbals with the clarity and cut of AAX, creating a versatile voice tailored for the recording environment. The combination of smoky, rich lows and crystalline high-end shimmer cuts clearly through overheads and close-mic placement.

Tone & Character

This crash produces a dark, complex fundamental tone enhanced by bright, shimmering overtones that sit naturally in a mix. The voiced response is specifically engineered for studio and recording applications, where nuance and definition across frequency ranges directly impact the final product.

Design & Playability

The 22" diameter provides a full, authoritative crash with a smooth, musical response across the playing surface. Designed to interact seamlessly with other HHX Red Light sizes, this crash reveals new textures and tones when combined as a matched set, much like complementary piano notes.

Key Features

• 22" diameter crash cymbal
• Dark, complex tone with bright crystalline shimmer
• Hybrid design blending Artisan and AAX characteristics
• Optimized for recording and studio environments
• Buttery feel and smooth musical attack
• Developed in collaboration with Todd Sucherman
• Voiced to complement other HHX Red Light sizes
• Clear definition in overhead and close-mic placement
• Smoky, rich tonal foundation with high-end articulation

The HHX Red Light Crash delivers studio-focused tone and playability that rewards both precision striking and expressive dynamics.