Stratus
Take your sound to
New Heights
![row of stratus cymbals](https://sabian.com/wp-content/themes/sabian/images/stratus/intro-cymbals.png)
Stratus Overview
Stratus is a true instrument of expression
With a full range of frequency and sonic versatility, STRATUS is a professional quality series designed for modern drummers. Featuring clear articulation, a warm wash and musical spread, these cymbals strike the right balance between mainstream and professional performance in a beautiful design.
Recognizing a clear gap in the cymbal market, SABIAN's R&D team spent 24 months developing STRATUS in close collaboration with customers, artists and industry insiders. This new series continues SABIAN’s long legacy of industry leadership and sound innovation.
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![20 and 22 inch stratus rides](https://sabian.com/wp-content/themes/sabian/images/stratus/rides.png)
Rides
The rides in 20” and 22” models are articulate with a warm undertone that build to a controlled wash and a strong clear bell. The medium light weight of these rides delivers a balanced combination of stick and a crashable undertone.
Crashes
The 16”, 18” and 20” crash models are quick and controlled with a lower tone and explosive attack. These thin crash models have a quick decay with a deep tone that sits perfectly in today’s music.
![16, 18 and 20 inch stratus crashes](https://sabian.com/wp-content/themes/sabian/images/stratus/crashes.png)
![14 and 15 in stratus hi-hats](https://sabian.com/wp-content/themes/sabian/images/stratus/hi-hats.png)
Hi-Hats
The hats in 14” and 15” sizes deliver an articulate attack with a warm, semi-dark spread. The medium light top and medium heavy bottom are the perfect combination for crisp clear attack with a touch of airy spread.
Effects
China
The 18” STRATUS China model was one of the most popular models during our extensive collaboration with our dealers and distributors. It delivers a quick biting attack with fast decay, without being overbearing.
![18 inch stratus china effects](https://sabian.com/wp-content/themes/sabian/images/stratus/chinese-effects.png)
![18 inch stratus zero effects](https://sabian.com/wp-content/themes/sabian/images/stratus/effects-zero.png)
Effects
Zero
The 18” STRATUS Zero is a new design capturing a mix of sonic properties combining the O-Zone darkness and added highs from the Aero design. This combination delivers a fast trashy cutting attack.
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