The Miller Machine
Finger Cymbal Machine
Finger Cymbal Machine
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Play your finger cymbal, or crotale, with any implement, even your hand.
Perfect for modern pit settings where adaptability is essential.
Easy to mount anywhere in your setup using any standard 3/8" percussion mount.
Choose the best beater for your performance:
- Brass: Warm and mellow. Perfect for softer musical settings.
- Brass Ball: Focused warmth with a clear, centered attack.
- Stainless: Bright, clean, and consistent. A great all-around choice.
- Steel: Sharp and cutting. Maximum projection in louder environments.
Designed and built by Broadway drummer and percussionist Billy Miller. Born from 17+ years of professional pit experience.
The Miller Machine system is fully modular. All bodies and arms are interchangeable, allowing percussionists to build a customized setup for any performance environment.
Note: Finger Cymbal Arm is included with every Finger Cymbal Machine, no need to order separately.
More information below.
Not included: crotale, finger cymbal, or mount.
Always Within Reach
Easily placed anywhere in your setup.
Four Beater Options
Brass: Warm, mellow.
Brass Ball: Focused warmth, centered attack.
Stainless: Bright, clean, great all-around choice.
Steel: Sharp, cutting, maximum projection.
Most Finger Cymbals
Dream, Meinl, Sabian, TreeWorks, Weiss, and Zildjian, all work great.
Not compatible with
LP model LP436.
Mount Anywhere
Compatible with any 3/8" mount, place your finger cymbal or crotale anywhere in your setup.
Custom Made
Designed and built by Broadway Drummer/Percussionist Billy Miller in Seattle, Washington.
Recording Session for the Big Fish Broadway Cast Album.
Striking Surface
Includes custom-made red latex striking surface.
Natural Feel
Excellent Rebound
Minimal Stick Attack
Great Visibility in Low-Light Settings
What's Included
Finger Cymbal Arm
Finger Cymbal Mount
Black, or Flame Body
Brass, Brass Ball, Stainless, or Steel Beater
In stock, ready to ship, from Seattle, Washington.
Shown with Black Body and Brass Ball Beater.
Setting Up
What Players Are Saying
"I’m also using my finger cymbal machine for a number of solo cues on the Broadway show 'Lempicka' this spring. The finger cymbal has become an important sound to the show, and Billy’s machine makes my life 100x easier!"
Dan B. Verified Buyer
Machines: 2 or More
5% off each, discount in cart.
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In the Shop
"Why Didn’t I Think of That"
"No questions, just wanted to tell you what a great idea you had. I played most of the National Tours that came through Orlando and Tampa from 1990 thru 2020. I first heard it when Mary Poppins came through. I couldn’t figure how the drummer made the mallet switch and played 16th notes, he used two. It was a 'why didn’t I think of that moment'. I’m glad you did!"
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