Detail 01
20 in. ride
This is the 20 in. version of the Dark Matter Energy Ride.
Product detailSKU #1500000321935
DreamDark Matter Energy Ride 20 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Dream's 20 in. Dark Matter Energy Ride combines a dry, gritty foundation with clearly defined stick sound. Played with the shoulder of the stick, it opens into trashier notes and then drops away quickly, giving the player a response that changes distinctly with the strike. The cymbal is repeatedly fired as part of Dream's Dark Matter process and is said to develop further through playing. It has hand hammering, bow lathing, a raw bell, and a gray charred-looking proprietary finish.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want clear stick definition alongside dry, gritty ride character.
- Parts where shoulder strikes need to open into trashier notes and fade quickly.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Raw bell and bow lathing
These are part of the cymbal's listed build and profile details.
Detail 03
Repeatedly fired Dark Matter process
Dream says repeated firing changes the cymbal and that it continues to develop with playing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This model is a single 20 in. ride cymbal.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What happens when I use the stick shoulder?
The ride expands into trashier notes, then decays quickly.
02How is its ride sound described?
It pairs a dry, gritty undertone with clear definition.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
- Material
- Cast alloy
- Body Finish
- Proprietary
- Finish
- Proprietary
- Type
- Ride
5 detailsOther
- Quantity
- 1
- Lathing
- Bow
- Hammering
- Hand
- Sizes in
- 20/22
- Bell
- Raw
