Sabian Effeks Clap Stack

Three raw B20 bronze discs – 11", 13", and 15" – stack together to recreate the crisp, gated clap sound that defined 1980s drum machines. The Sabian Effeks Clap Stack uses slightly curved and relaxed cymbals to eliminate the harsh metallic overtones that typically muddy traditional stack setups. Sabian has stripped away unwanted high-frequency resonance, leaving only the short, focused attack that sits cleanly in a mix without fighting for space.

The B20 bronze construction provides the tonal foundation, while the progressive sizing from 11" to 15" creates a layered transient response that mimics the multi-sample architecture of classic digital claps. Each cymbal in the three-piece configuration is shaped to control sustain and ring, ensuring the sound decays quickly after the initial strike. This approach gives drummers and electronic musicians a hardware solution for lo-fi, new wave, and synth-pop textures without relying on samples or triggers.

Features

• Three-piece stack configuration with 11", 13", and 15" discs
• Raw B20 Sabian Bronze construction throughout all three cymbals
• Slightly curved and relaxed profile for authentic 1980s clap tone
• High-pitched metallic resonances removed for clean transient response
• Short decay time with minimal sustain and ring
• Gated sound character sits cleanly in dense mixes
• Hardware solution for lo-fi and synth-pop textures
• Designed to recreate classic digital drum machine clap sounds