Gentle Masters
Nottwil/Switzerland – The renowned cymbal maker Paiste announces the launch of the new Masters models Extra Thin & Dark Splash, plus the Dark Crash Ride in the new 22″ size.
Physically and acoustically, the 18″, 19″ and 20″ Extra Thins are characterized by particular subtlety. Inspired by iconic studio master Jim Keltner’s ideas for sound and function, Paiste’s Sound Development created a warm, soft crash that unobtrusively and discreetly embeds itself in soft musical situations.
Moreover, the swift decay supports even delicate ride playing. The Extra Thins feel incomparably soft. Their sensitive response allows hand playing and wonderful crescendos with mallets.
The 8″ and 10″ Dark Splashes exude a subtle whooshing effect sound with a round, even decay. They suitably complement eponymous Masters series models with their dark character, soft feel and quick response and otherwise work equally well for setups that call for light to moderate accents.
With the 22″ Dark Crash Ride Paiste adds a larger alternative to the popular 20″ model. It features the same buttery feel, yet features an even deeper, darker wash that still allows the delicate stick sound to prevail with enough de nition. The crash sound is rather forceful and mysterious, with complex layers.
The Masters series is an exquisite collection of laboriously hand-crafted cymbals made of CuSn20 bronze to achieve superior sound ideals in various musical genres.
Masters are made by hand from CuSn20 bronze using traditional methods that have remained unchanged in over half a century.
Dry To The Max
Nottwil/Switzerland – The renowned cymbal maker Paiste announces the launch of the Masters models Dry Ride & Extra Dry Ride.
The new models ful ll the desire of many drummers for ride cymbals with absolute control that preserve full musical sound and harmonic atmosphere.
The 20″, 21″ and 22″ Dry Rides are easily controlled cymbals with short harmonic decay that always stays articulated even with delicate, fast gures. The rapidly responsive stick sound is supported by a dry, dark, warm wash. The matted shimmer of the darkish surface suitably expresses the charismatic sound of these cymbals with a corresponding look.
The 20″, 21″ and 22″ Extra Dry Rides take it to another level: their overall sound is even drier and propels the stick sound further into the foreground. A much reduced yet even decay still exudes undiminished warmth and musicality. Extra Dry Rides thus incomparably combine a stimulating earthy character with immense precision and control.
The Masters series is an exquisite collection of laboriously hand-crafted cymbals made of CuSn20 bronze to achieve superior sound ideals in various musical genres.
Masters are made by hand from CuSn20 bronze using traditional methods that have remained unchanged in over half a century.
Upgrade Your Box
Nottwil/Switzerland – The renowned cymbal maker Paiste announces the launch of the PSTX Cajon & Cajon Hats models.
With the new PSTX series Cajon cymbals, the popular crate drum, «Cajón», transforms into a complete drum kit. PSTX Cajon cymbals were developed to match the typical sound characteristics of the Cajón, and are well playable with hands, rods, brushes or light sticks.
Due to a thin top, PSTX 12″ Cajon Hats respond rapidly and accentuate each beat with a bright, dry sound and clear de nition. The heavy bottom cymbal yields a crisp, clear chick. This Hi-Hat not only satis es the needs of Cajón players and percussionists, but also works for drummers as an auxiliary Hi-Hat.
The PSTX 16″ Cajon is a multifunctional cymbal that reveals its strengths particularly with accents, as it responds quickly with an explosive, somewhat dirty crash sound that fades swiftly.
The inner area of the surface features the characteristic PSTX style hole pattern of varying diameters, while the outer area does not, to ensure comfortable hand playing and to facilitate soft ride patterns with brushes or rods.
PSTX are made in Switzerland from a variety of copper alloys and aluminum using a combination of modern, innovative methods and traditional hand craftsmanship that has remained unchanged in over half a century.
Musical Noise
Nottwil/Switzerland – The renowned cymbal maker Paiste announces the launch of the PSTX models
10″/8″ and 12″/10″ Splash Stacks as well as the 20″ Swiss Medium Crash. Small, sharp and nasty: the 10″/8″ and 12″/10″ Splash Stacks enrich the sound arsenal for drummers and
percussionists with short, biting accents. Splash Stacks consist of brass tops and 2002 bronze bottoms.
The tops feature the characteristic PSTX style hole pattern of varying diameters that cause the trashy sound character. The 2″ smaller bottom cymbals feature an inverted bell and the contact area between the two cymbals is minimal.
Due to their dry, crisp sound, fast rhythmic patterns and ll-ins on Splash Stacks deliver de nite elements of surprise. Splash Stacks also function well as a noisy X-Hat.
The 20″ PSTX Swiss Medium Crash complements the PSTX series with an exotic trashy crash of medium weight for more volume and added attack.
PSTX are made in Switzerland from a variety of copper alloys and aluminum using a combination of modern, innovative methods and traditional hand craftsmanship that has remained unchanged in over half a century.
