Mapex maybe?
With the exception of hihats, yes.
Yes a regular cymbal stand can be used for any acoustic or electronic cymbal. More tips at http://stores.cymbalismmusic.com/
No, a ride cymbal is much bigger (typically 19-24 inches) and is often played continuously thoughout a beat (hence the name 'ride'), and a splash cymbal is much smaller (4-10 inches typically) and used for single note accents.
You can clean Planet Z cymbals with mild soap and warm water. Use a soft cloth so that you do not scratch the cymbals. Dampen the cloth, and gently clean the cymbals. Use a dry cloth to dry and polish them.
A hi hat is a type of cymbal which has two parts (two cymbals) positioned on a stand with a foot pedal. The two cymbals can be pressed together with the foot pedal, which allows for a quick tapping sound, or tapped against each other rhythmically by pumping the foot pedal. This cymbal makes it possible to concentrate the hands on the drums, getting more complex patterns of cymbals and drums without having to use the hands as quickly.
There are two cymbals to put together on a hi-hat.First,assemble the stand(pedal,measurement,etc).Take off the clutch, then put the slightly heavy cymbal up side down in the rod and then put the light one mounted.adjust two cymbals with adjustment screw and play along .
A cymbal stand goes straight up and down and a boom stand has an extra joint on the stand that allows you to extend your cymbal out over your toms and other parts of the kit as well. (I personally think that someone should've come up with a better name for the straight stand than "cymbal stand" seeing that they are both cymbal stands regaurdless of shape. lol)
The squishy thing on a cymbal stand is typically called a "cymbal felt." It is used to cushion the cymbal and prevent it from being damaged during play. The felt helps to dampen vibrations and allows for a more controlled sound. It is usually placed between the cymbal and the wing nut that secures it to the stand.
I take it you refer to a "splash cymbal" which is mounted on a cymbal stand.
Yes. However stand stability may be compromised.
CYM can stand for various things depending on the context, but one common meaning is "Cymbal," often used in music to refer to a type of percussion instrument. It can also refer to organizations or concepts such as "Cymraeg," the Welsh language, or "Cymbals," in a broader musical context. If you have a specific context in mind, please provide more details for a more tailored answer.
Five really, for the basic kit. Bass, snare, hi-hat (orig. called the Charleston Pedal, apparently), ride cymbal, tom-tom. That 5 will cover a lot of arrangements especially if you are inventive and proficient with the snare-drum and cymbal; but you can add extra tom-toms, cymbals of various sizes, a second bass-drum, wood-blocks, cow-bells and so on. You can also use different "sticks" - the basic sticks with wood or plastic tips, brushes (used a lot in jazz and dance-band styles), and for special effects tympani beaters and slap-sticks.