The design
Combining innovation and tradition, the Contact line features cymbals that speak with power and clarity. Not as dark as the Bliss line and not as bright as Energy, the Contact line is the best of both worlds, giving you versatility for all genres.
Where Contact sits in the Dream family
Darker, more complex Brighter, more cutting
Larger bell
Ideal for cutting through mixes
Deeper, shaped profile
Adds colour to your sound
Medium taper
Lively stick response
Deep, Traditional lathing
Creates a balance between dark and bright
Crisp stick response and a robust tonal character, the Dream Cymbals Contact Hi-Hats are sounds that are steeped in tradition yet bold enough to serve the modern drummer. Crafted by hand and featuring a heavier weight and standard lathing, the Contact Hi-Hats produce a focused and direct sound that works well on the stage as well as the studio. When played open, they produce a complex, shimmering wash with just the right amount of bite, ideal for funk, rock, fusion, jazz and beyond. Hammered by hand, they never feel too stiff when played with the stick and a crisp bright chick sound is produced when played by the foot. Available from 13”-16”.
Hear it
Accents
Hear the quick accents of the Contact Splash or the shimmers of the Conact crash, where either cymbal provides colour in all settings.
Quick and explosive shimmers that fade into a whispering decay.
Crashes in full tonal qualities with exceptional shimmer.
Have the best of both worlds with the Dream Cymbals Contact Crash Ride. This exquisite crash ride cymbal is made from our special B20 Bronze alloy and carefully hammered by hand. Featuring strong and articulate ride qualities, this cymbal produces a warm ping when played with the tip of the stick and swells in a warm wash when used as a ride. The Contact Crash Ride’s forgiving shoulder formed from unique hammering allows for maximum crash ability when used as a crash. Featuring our Contact style lathing and a medium taper, the Contact Cash Rides never wash out and will be a trusted voice on your drumset. Available from 18”-22”.
Hear it
Three rides, three jobs. Pick the one that fits how loud you play and where you play it, or pair it with a Contact Crash Ride to cover the rest.
Bright, articulate, at home anywhere
The all-arounder. A clear, defined ping that sits on top of the band, a strong bell for accents, and a shoulder that opens into a warm crash when you lean into it. Inspired by the classic 20th-century ride sound, and just as comfortable in a gig as in the studio.
Bold, loud, and in control
Extra weight for rock and bigger rooms. Every stroke comes through bold and articulate, the large bell cuts through any mix, and the wash stays medium-bright and controlled even when you're hitting hard. Play it lightly and it still can whisper.
Tight, focused, built for quiet rooms
The small bell keeps every stroke tight and focused, over a gentle, controlled wash. Made for the studio and low-volume gigs, where definition matters more than volume. The Contact sibling to the Bliss Small Bell Flat Ride
Not sure? The Contact Ride covers the most ground. Go Heavy if you mostly play loud, or Small Bell Flat if you're mostly recording or playing quiet rooms.
Build a setup
A setup that covers most gigs, plus two alternates for loud rooms and the studio.
The do-all for pop, rock, gospel, and other studio needs.
Bigger hats and heavier rides for louder rock and metal gigs.
Smaller, quicker pieces and the Small Bell Flat Ride for tight rooms and recording.
On stage
From home studios to arena tours, hear it from the professionals who trust by the Contact line.
I’ve always loved the wash of darker cymbals, but also the attack and stick definition of brighter cymbals, and the Contact Series is the perfect blend of both. To me, they sound like the best examples of ’50s and ’60s cymbals, but even better, with a darker and more complex wash.
T.J Steinwart
Their Contact setup
In the studio, I wanted something a little brighter and more alive. I tend to record a lot of country rock and have been recording more blues rock lately as well. The Contact line delivers a very 70s approach but again, manages to help out with volume. This means that in any studio, especially my small home studio, I can confidently make use of the overhead and room microphones to deliver an organic picture of the entire drum set without worrying about the cymbals being too loud. They speak very clearly like louder cymbals do, but they’re a little more “tucked in” and carry the same rich harmonics I’ve loved in all the Dream lines.
Mario Telaro
Their Contact setup
If you're on the fence, take the LEAP!
Ben Satterlee
Their Contact setup
Each cymbal in the Contact line is entirely crafted by hand, from start to finish. Handcrafted from B20 bronze, you can feel the craft in the Contact series from the lathing to hammering.
Hammered by hand
Every mark on the surface was put there by a person, not a press.
Hand-Lathed
Each and every groove on all Contact cymbals are hand lathed, not from a CNC lathe.
Let us know what genres or rooms you're playing in and we can lead you in the right direction.
contactus@dreamcymbals.com
