Attention Croatia! 🥁 The 5th edition of synCROparty Drum Festival is around the corner! Catch Istanbul Agop artist Robert Mehmet Ikiz live on March 23rd at Hotel Sport, Ivanić-Grad for an inspiring and dynamic performance.

We’re excited to be part of the first-ever Europe Drum Show on March 29-30, 2025, at Messe Friedrichshafen! Visit our booth with our distributor Fentex Percussion to check out our cymbals and be part of this new event. See you there!

10” XIST Dry Dark Hi Hat and Clap Stack groove by Frank Wang👏

Sweden! We’re hitting the road with our incredible Robert Mehmet Ikiz for a 4-day clinic tour! Come hang, hear some inspiring playing, and dive deep into the sounds of Istanbul Agop. 07.04 – Göteborg 08.04 – Höör 09.04 – Stockholm 10.04 – Borlänge

Dan Bailey’s Istanbul Agop set up in Manchester. Dan is playing a mix of Traditional cymbals for this run with Father John Misty.

Congrats to Istanbul Agop artist Cindy Blackman Santana on making the cover of Batterie Magazine!

Maxx Furian playing OM cymbals. Maxx is playing 15” Hi Hats, 18” and 20” Crashes, and a 22” Ride.

Have you played our 30th Anniversary Medium Cymbals yet? Jonathan Pinson is playing 14" 30th Anniversary Medium Hi Hats, 20" 30th Anniversary Medium Ride, 22" 30th Anniversary Medium Ride, and a 20" 30th Anniversary Flat Ride.

Come see us at the Chicago Drum Show today and tomorrow!

The unlathed center and bell give the XIST Power Ride a bright, clear ping, a penetrating bell and a present but controlled wash. These ride cymbals come in 20” and 22” models, and are great for drummers looking for a versatile ride with lots of definition and power.

From shimmery to trashy, XIST Cymbals offer diverse, classic, and innovative designs that are meant to be versatile and stand out. Timmy Jones is playing a little mix of all of the styles of XIST cymbals for his current gig. ✨

Ruben Bellavia playing the Istanbul Agop Clap Stack.

Congrats to Istanbul Agop artist Zac Farro on the announcement of his debut solo album Operator! His new single “My My” is streaming everywhere now. 🎥 Congrats Records

After a few months of mystery over who would be behind the kit, it’s great to see Istanbul Agop artist Joey Waronker bringing his skills to Oasis! Who else is going to a show on the Live 25 Tour? 🎥 c/o Oasis

Last week, Agop artist Anne Paceo visited our factory in Istanbul. During her visit, she selected the following cymbals for her setup: 15” OM Hi-Hats 20” Special Edition Jazz Ride 22” Turk Jazz Ride 17” Xist Dry Dark Crash ClapStack It was a real pleasure having her with us!

Designed with Trevor Lawrence Jr, the Istanbul Agop Clap Stack is a uniquely shaped and tempered combination of cymbals designed as the first tactile cymbal which authentically recreates hand clap sample sounds. Decay can be adjusted by loosening or tightening your wing nuts.

Sterling Signature Series Cymbals are inspired by 60s crash rides, but with a modern edge. Played here by Aaron himself. 🫡 Available in 20” and 22” models.

Celso de Almeida’s Istanbul Agop and Pearl set up. 🌟

Agop Signature Cymbals are informed by our founders experience making cymbals for many of the world’s most acclaimed jazz drummers. These China Cymbals are dark and full sounding, and come in 16” 18” 20” and 22” models.

Joey Waronker playing his Istanbul Agop cymbals with Oasis at The Rose Bowl in Los Angeles.