On October 1, 2026, Dave's Drum Shop in Ottawa hosted Sabian Day, an opportunity for drummers to get together, explore a wide selection of Sabian cymbals, and hear some of the company's latest offerings.
Randy Ross from Sabian was on hand to demonstrate the cymbals and talk about their individual characteristics. I was there with DrumRunners to film the presentation and capture an up-close look at the instruments, including some particularly interesting prototypes.
The result is a video featuring Randy's demonstrations and commentary, giving viewers a chance to hear the cymbals and learn a little more about what makes each one different.
THE CYMBALS // SABIAN DAY
One of the great things about an event like Sabian Day is being able to hear a variety of cymbals played side by side, with someone who knows the instruments explaining their differences.
Randy's presentation covered a wide range of sounds and musical applications, from familiar Sabian models to some less common and prototype cymbals. Hearing them in person, and having the opportunity to compare them directly, is a valuable experience for any drummer exploring different sounds.
It was a pleasure to spend time with Randy and everyone at Dave's Drum Shop for this event. Opportunities like this are a great reminder of how much there is to discover when you can hear instruments first hand and talk with the people who know them best.
I'll be featuring more cymbals, drums, and the people behind them here on DrumRunners as the project develops. This Sabian Day presentation is a great place to start.