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The Paiste Rock Ride cymbal is designed for louder, more aggressive musical styles. The clear, cutting ping and balanced wash work well within louder music styles.The Alpha Line is Paiste's mid-range set of cymbals - great for semi-professional players, these cymbals make quality sounds while maintaining an affordable price.
The Paiste Formula 602 Medium Ride has a full bottom, opulent sustain, and a clear ping, making it a great all-around ride cymbal for quiet to moderately loud venues.Paiste's Formula 602 line is a blast from the past (1959 to be exact), first used by historical drumming legends Joe Morello, Art Blakey, Paul Motian, Ndugu Chancler, Jon Hiseman, and Charlie Watts. Formula 602s were coveted for their superior sound quality in jazz, rock, and avant-garde music for more than three decades. Demand began falling away with the advent of increasing volume through amplification and electronic music, and production of the Formula 602 series ceased in the 1990s. The warmth of the traditional CuSn20 bronze is back in demand, however - hence the reintroduction of the most popular Formula 602 range of models.
The Paiste Formula 602 Flat Ride was the first of its kind, originally unveiled in 1968. The absence of the bell gives this cymbal a permanent, shimmering ping that is always within controlPaiste's Formula 602 line is a blast from the past (1959 to be exact), first used by historical drumming legends Joe Morello, Art Blakey, Paul Motian, Ndugu Chancler, Jon Hiseman, and Charlie Watts. Formula 602s were coveted for their superior sound quality in jazz, rock, and avant-garde music for more than three decades. Demand began falling away with the advent of increasing volume through amplification and electronic music, and production of the Formula 602 series ceased in the 1990s. The warmth of the traditional CuSn20 bronze is back in demand, however - hence the reintroduction of the most popular Formula 602 range of models.
The Paiste Rude Thin Crash cymbal is extra heavy, providing a complex mix with explosive crash sounds when struck hard, and a meaty wash when played as a ride.Paiste Rude cymbals were specifically designed for the Punk/Metal movement of the 1970's. These instruments are angry, raw, very metallic, and just plain loud.
The Paiste Twenty Masters Medium Ride cymbals have a dominant yet unobtrusive ping, with a pure wash. Great for studio work. The Paiste Twenty Masters Collection ride cymbals are a variety of carefully crafted, hand-manufactured instruments that have been designed to compliment and fit perfectly within several genres of music.
The Paiste Twenty Masters Dark Dry Ride cymbals have a distinctive look, with a raw hammered surface circled with a wide lathing. The dark, warm stick sound is very clearly defined on this instrument, which will work very well for active jazz/funk drummers.The Paiste Twenty Masters Collection ride cymbals are a variety of carefully crafted, hand-manufactured instruments that have been designed to compliment and fit perfectly within several genres of music.
The Paiste Twenty Masters Sweet Ride was developed in conjunction with French jazz artist Andre Ceccarelli. This cymbal has a velvety, silvery ping, a warm wash, and a buttery feel, making it perfect for active light work when playing with a small combo.The Paiste Twenty Masters Collection ride cymbals are a variety of carefully crafted, hand-manufactured instruments that have been designed to compliment and fit perfectly within several genres of music.
The Paiste Twenty Masters Dark Crisp Ride cymbals have a very vintage sound, offering a smoky warm wash with a soft feel. The heaver gauge of these instruments provide a more distinct stick definition, great for medium-loud combo work.The Paiste Twenty Masters Collection ride cymbals are a variety of carefully crafted, hand-manufactured instruments that have been designed to compliment and fit perfectly within several genres of music.
Paiste PST 5 Series 20" Medium RideSound Character: Bright, full, warm. Medium range, clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Clear ping over controlled, clean wash. Versatile ride for a wide range of musical application.
Weight: mediumVolume: soft to loudStick Sound: balancedIntensity: fairly livelySustain: mediumBell Character: separated
Paiste 20" Alpha Full Ride Brilliant FinishSound Character: Full, round, bright, warm. Medium range, clean mix. Even, balanced feel. A perfect connection of a clear ping with a supporting shimmering wash. A well rounded ride cymbal for multi-purpose use in a wide range of musical applications.
Weight: mediumVolume: medium to fairly loudStick Sound: pronounced, balancedIntensity: fairly livelySustain: medium longBell Character: clean, full, relatively integrated
Paiste 21" Alpha Groove Ride Brilliant FinishSound Character: Full, warm, medium bright. Fairly wide range, relatively clean, even mix with a nice feel. A light ping paired with a balanced, cloudy, breathy and controlled wash. Very comfortable ride cymbal for multiple applications in moderate music styles.
Weight: medium heavyVolume: soft to fairly loudStick Sound: silvery, controlledIntensity: fairly livelySustain: medium longBell Character: pronounced, fairly integrated
This 20" Paiste Alpha Metal Ride Cymbal features a brilliant finish with a metallic, strong, focused, and dynamic character. It has a fairly narrow range and a raw mix of frequencies. You'll get a heavy feel combined with a strong, glassy ping over an aggressive, icy wash with subtle undertones.
Paiste 20" Alpha Rock Ride Brilliant FinishSound Character: Energetic, full, clear, bright, strong. Fairly wide range, fairly clean mix. Pronounced, round, glassy ping over a balanced and controllable wash. Clear, full, big bell sound, fairly integrated, and well balanced within the overall cymbal sound. Perfectly suited for forceful playing in aggressive music styles, where wide dynamics are required.
Weight: medium heavyVolume: medium to loudStick Sound: bright, full, round, pronouncedIntensity: livelySustain: longBell Character: full, nicely balanced, cutting
Paiste 24" Giant Beat Multi-Functional Ride CymbalSound Character: Dark, rich, brilliant, warm. Wide range, slightly complex mix. Even, balanced and very responsive feel. Woody, silvery ping over a wide, dark and full wash. Opens quickly when crashed. The ultimate, classic beat ride sound.
Weight: medium thinVolume: soft to loudStick Sound: woody, silvery, washyIntensity: livelySustain: longBell Character: integrated
Paiste 20" 2002 Series RideSound Character: Warm, full, lively, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Clear defined ping over full, clear wash. Versatile general purpose ride. Extremely classic rock ride sound.
Weight: medium heavyVolume: medium to loudStick Sound: balancedIntensity: livelySustain: mediumBell Character: clear, integrated
Paiste 22" 2002 Series RideSound Character: Warm, full, lively, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Clear defined ping over full, clear wash. Versatile general purpose ride. Extremely classic rock ride sound.
Paiste 24" 2002 Series RideSound Character: Warm, full, lively, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Clear defined ping over full, clear wash. Versatile general purpose ride. Extremely classic rock ride sound.
Paiste 22" 2002 Series Power RideSound Character: Bright, full, clean, energetic, strong. Fairly narrow range, fairly clean mix. Heavy response, controllable feel. Big, clean, glassy ping over a dry, dark and bell-like wash. The classic power ride sound for mainly Rock and Metal applications.
Weight:heavyVolume: medium to very loudStick Sound: clean, pingyIntensity: controlledSustain: fairly longBell Character: fairly separated, strong
Paiste 20" Rude Power RideSound Character: Fairly bright, metallic, raw, full, energetic, cutting. Fairly narrow range, complex mix. Heavy feel, strong, loud ping over controlled, raw, full wash, piercing, loud bell. For extreme ride playing.
Weight: extra heavyVolume: loud to very loudStick Sound: pingyIntensity: livelySustain: longBell Character: separated
Paiste 24" Rude Mega Power RideSound Character: Bright, full, warm, deep, somewhat dry, powerful. Wide range, clean mix. Heavy response, very balanced feel. Clear, cutting stick sound over big, full wash. Extremely loud, cutting ride with an enormous, big, loud and deep sounding bell. This special ride cymbal was created by Paiste’s Sound Development team in collaboration with John Dolmayan, one of today’s most influential Rock drummers.
Weight: extra heavyVolume: loud to very loudStick Sound: full, pingyIntensity: livelySustain: longBell Character: huge, very separated
Paiste Signature Series 20" Dry Crisp RideSound Character: Fairly dark, warm, low, sweet. Medium wide range, fairly clean mix. Soft, dry response, fairly woody stick with warm, dark wash. Very versatile for lower volume settings.
Weight: medium heavyVolume: soft to mediumStick Sound: evenly balancedIntensity: drySustain: mediumBell Character: fairly pronounced
Paiste Signature Series 20" Full RideSound Character: Medium bright, full, rich. Wide range, balanced mix. Even response with clear, silvery stick sound supported by full wash. Very musical, general purpose ride with big sound.
Weight: medium heavyVolume: soft to loudStick Sound: evenly balancedIntensity: livelySustain: longBell Character: clear, crisp, separated
Paiste Signature Series 21" Dry Heavy RideSound Character: Bright, high pitched, metallic, full. Wide range, clean mix. Heavy feel, controllable, with bright pronounced ping over dark, complex wash. Very strong, cutting ride for articulate, loud playing.
Weight: heavyVolume: medium to very loudStick Sound: pingyIntensity: medium drySustain: medium longBell Character: separated
Paiste Signature Reflector Series 20" Bell RideSound Character: Fairly dark, full, controlled, glassy, shimmering. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Very comfortable feel with a clear, full ping over a large, deep harmonic wash. This ride cymbal is extremely well suited for intricate stick work that calls for a strong bell in all types of Rock based music. Developed in co-operation with the legendary "Iron Maiden" drummer Nicko McBrain.
Weight: heavyVolume: medium to very loudStick Sound: full, glassyIntensity: livelySustain: longBell Character: strong, deep, melodious
Paiste New Signature Dark Energy 20" Ride Mark ISound Character: A fusion of darkness, energy, projection and brilliance. Very wide range, complex, musical mix. Responsive feel, extremely controllable. Woody, silvery, spanky ping over crunchy, thriving wash. Extremely versatile, flexible ride for wide ranging application in modern blended music styles. Mark I: Tends to be a bit quieter, darker and drier. This manifests itself in the overall sound character and in particular in the bell and ping sound.
Weight: mediumVolume: soft to loudStick Sound: pronounced, crispIntensity: lively and extremely controllableSustain: mediumBell Character: integrated, dark, full
Paiste New Signature Dark Energy 21" Ride Mark ISound Character: A fusion of darkness, energy, projection and brilliance. Very wide range, complex, musical mix. Responsive feel, extremely controllable. Woody, silvery, spanky ping over crunchy, thriving wash. Extremely versatile, flexible ride for wide ranging application in modern blended music styles. Mark I: Tends to be a bit quieter, darker and drier. This manifests itself in the overall sound character and in particular in the bell and ping sound.
Paiste New Signature Dark Energy 20" Ride Mark IISound Character: A fusion of darkness, energy, projection and brilliance. Very wide range, complex, musical mix. Responsive feel, extremely controllable. Woody, silvery, spanky ping over crunchy, thriving wash. Extremely versatile, flexible ride for wide ranging application in modern blended music styles. Mark II: Tends to be a bit livelier and brighter. This manifests itself in the overall sound character and in particular in the bell and ping sound. Mark II also has a bit more volume potential due to its more open character.
Paiste New Signature Dark Energy 21" Ride Mark IISound Character: A fusion of darkness, energy, projection and brilliance. Very wide range, complex, musical mix. Responsive feel, extremely controllable. Woody, silvery, spanky ping over crunchy, thriving wash. Extremely versatile, flexible ride for wide ranging application in modern blended music styles. Mark II: Tends to be a bit livelier and brighter. This manifests itself in the overall sound character and in particular in the bell and ping sound. Mark II also has a bit more volume potential due to its more open character.
