Introduction:
Congratulations on your purchase of the Gen16 AE Cymbal System! The AE Cymbal System is more than
just another set of cymbals - it’s a bold new technology that combines timeless acoustics with cutting-edge
digital electronics to create a completely new instrument that will inspire your musical creativity in ways
you’ve never imagined.
Unlike most existing electronic percussion systems, the AE Cymbal is not a sample trigger device - it’s the
real thing.
It starts with a unique new design, inspired by nature, with thousands of holes that create a cymbal that
looks, feels and plays like a traditional cymbal, but at less than a quarter of the volume. Utilizing a unique,
patent-pending, dual-microphone pickup system, the sound from each cymbal is sent through the AE Digital
Cymbal Processor, adding powerful DSP and tone shaping. This enables the AE Cymbal to deliver a wide
range of sounds, from classic to cutting-edge.
Like the birth of the electric guitar, the Fender Rhodes™ piano, or the electric bass, the AE Cymbal is more
than just a new twist on the same old game. It’s a whole new game - a new instrument that will inspire and
impact our creativity in ways you never imagined!
Although you’ll find the AE Cymbal System to be intuitive and easy to use, please take a few minutes
to look through this user’s guide to help you get the most out of your new system.
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