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| − | + | [[File:Sound formula sun logo.png|thumb|right|450px|Original "Sun" Logo, 1990 - 1993, also used on Reflector models until 1996]] | |
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| + | '''Introduction:''' [[Paiste 1990 Expansion#Sound Formula|1990]]<br> | ||
| + | ''' Discontinued: ''' 1999<br> | ||
| + | '''Background:''' | ||
| + | Sound Formula cymbals are the second series to be made from the famous ‘Paiste Sound Alloy’, the patented bronze we invented specifically for creating cymbal sounds.<br> | ||
| + | These instruments work well in live and studio settings that require cymbals with an ‘attitude’. They are the perfect instruments for drummers and percussionists who consider themselves to be ‘expressive artists’ on the cutting edge of modern music. The sound character of these cymbals is fresh, contemporary – even experimental– with brilliance and vigorous articulation.<br> | ||
| + | <i>"With Sound Formula, Paiste not only sets the standard for progressive professional cymbal sound, but also creates a vehicle for our ongoing quest for original and unusual sounds. We are currently exploring the trends towards increased interest for small sounds, exotic timbres and "traditional' models with unusual harmonics.<br> | ||
| + | Some examples of the innovative character of the Sound Formula series include small sounds (6" Splash, 12" Thin China), exotic timbres (13" Mega Cup Chime, 12" Flanger Bell), and cymbals with unusual harmonics and functions (16" Crystal Crash, 10" Micro Hat). Even if your main set doesn't consist of Sound Formulas, this is the perfect cymbal line to draw from to complement your personal creativity."</i>(2)<br> | ||
| + | '''Innovation:''' First series created from patented bronze that was specifically researched and developed for cymbal sounds<br> | ||
'''Alloy:''' [[Identify_Your_Paistes#B15_.28Signature.29_Alloy|Patented Signature Bronze]]<br> | '''Alloy:''' [[Identify_Your_Paistes#B15_.28Signature.29_Alloy|Patented Signature Bronze]]<br> | ||
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'''Quality:''' Professional<br> | '''Quality:''' Professional<br> | ||
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'''Offered as:''' [[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula|Sound Formula]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula Reflector|Sound Formula Reflector]]<br> | '''Offered as:''' [[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula|Sound Formula]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula Reflector|Sound Formula Reflector]]<br> | ||
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'''Production:''' Manual craftsmanship • Hand hammering, hand lathing • Proprietary manufacturing methods<br> | '''Production:''' Manual craftsmanship • Hand hammering, hand lathing • Proprietary manufacturing methods<br> | ||
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'''Applications:''' <br> | '''Applications:''' <br> | ||
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'''Users:''' <br> | '''Users:''' <br> | ||
| − | + | '''Sound:''' Controllable, modern,elegant;low middle, and high frequencies are evenly represented and very much in tune with each other, producing melodic and very musical sounds; every model is well defined and crisp, yet full and powerful when required. (1)<br> | |
| − | '''Sound:''' Controllable, modern,elegant;low middle, and high frequencies are evenly represented and very much in tune with each other, producing melodic and very musical sounds; every model is well defined and crisp, yet full and powerful when required. (1) | ||
==== Rides ==== | ==== Rides ==== | ||
* '''[[Paiste Dry Ride|Dry Ride]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula 20" Dry Ride|20"]] | * '''[[Paiste Dry Ride|Dry Ride]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula 20" Dry Ride|20"]] | ||
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* '''[[Paiste Heavy Ride|Heavy Ride]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula 20" Heavy Ride|20"]] | * '''[[Paiste Heavy Ride|Heavy Ride]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula 20" Heavy Ride|20"]] | ||
* '''[[Paiste Power Ride|Power Ride]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula 20" Power Ride|20"]] | * '''[[Paiste Power Ride|Power Ride]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula 20" Power Ride|20"]] | ||
| − | * '''[[Paiste Silk Crash Ride|Silk Crash Ride]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula 20" Silk Crash Ride|20"]] | + | * '''[[Paiste Silk Crash Ride|Silk Crash Ride]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula 20" Silk Crash Ride|20"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 21" Silk Crash Ride|21"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 22" Silk Crash Ride|22"]] |
==== Crashes ==== | ==== Crashes ==== | ||
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==== Splashes (& Bells) ==== | ==== Splashes (& Bells) ==== | ||
| + | * '''[[Paiste Flanger Bell|Flanger Bell]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula 12" Flanger Bell|12"]] | ||
* '''[[Paiste Splash|Splash]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula 6" Splash|6"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 8" Splash|8"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 10" Splash|10"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 12" Splash|12"]] | * '''[[Paiste Splash|Splash]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula 6" Splash|6"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 8" Splash|8"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 10" Splash|10"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 12" Splash|12"]] | ||
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| − | * '''[[Paiste | + | * '''[[Paiste Mega Cup Chime|Mega Cup Chime]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula 13" Mega Cup Chime|13"]]<br> |
| − | * '''[[Paiste | + | * '''[[Paiste Universal Hand Heavy|Universal Hand Heavy]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula 18" Universal Hand Heavy|18"]]<br> |
| + | * '''[[Paiste Universal Hand Medium|Universal Hand Medium]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula 20" Universal Hand Medium|20"]]<br> | ||
| + | * '''[[Paiste Universal Hand Medium Heavy|Universal Hand Medium Heavy]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula 14" Universal Hand Medium Heavy|14"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 15" Universal Hand Medium Heavy|15"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 16" Universal Hand Medium Heavy|16"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 17" Universal Hand Medium Heavy|17"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 18" Universal Hand Medium Heavy|18"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 20" Universal Hand Medium Heavy|20"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula 21" Universal Hand Medium Heavy|21"]]<br> | ||
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| + | == Sound Formula Reflector == | ||
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| + | [[file:Paiste Sound Formula Reflector 20 Dry Ride A.jpg|thumb|right|450px]] | ||
| + | '''Introduction:''' [[Paiste 1993 Expansion#Sound Formula Reflector|1993]]<br> | ||
| + | ''' Discontinued: ''' 1996<br> | ||
'''Background:''' Produced in Paiste's Swiss factory, whereas the regular Sound Formulas of the time were made in the German factory. (3)<br> | '''Background:''' Produced in Paiste's Swiss factory, whereas the regular Sound Formulas of the time were made in the German factory. (3)<br> | ||
| − | + | '''Innovation:''' The Sound Formula Reflector is finished by a process that achieves a glistening appearance without buffing or the application of any coating.<br> | |
| − | '''Innovation:''' The Sound Formula Reflector | + | They are especially suited for live music and situations where loud cymbals are required. (3)<br> |
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'''Alloy:''' [[Identify_Your_Paistes#B15_.28Signature.29_Alloy|Patented Signature Bronze]]<br> | '''Alloy:''' [[Identify_Your_Paistes#B15_.28Signature.29_Alloy|Patented Signature Bronze]]<br> | ||
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'''Quality:''' Professional<br> | '''Quality:''' Professional<br> | ||
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'''Offered as:''' [[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula|Sound Formula]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula Reflector|Sound Formula Reflector]]<br> | '''Offered as:''' [[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula|Sound Formula]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula Reflector|Sound Formula Reflector]]<br> | ||
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'''Production:''' Manual craftsmanship • Hand hammering, hand lathing • Proprietary manufacturing methods<br> | '''Production:''' Manual craftsmanship • Hand hammering, hand lathing • Proprietary manufacturing methods<br> | ||
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'''Applications:''' <br> | '''Applications:''' <br> | ||
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'''Users:''' <br> | '''Users:''' <br> | ||
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==== Rides ==== | ==== Rides ==== | ||
* '''[[Paiste Dry Ride|Dry Ride]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula Reflector 20" Dry Ride|20"]] | * '''[[Paiste Dry Ride|Dry Ride]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula Reflector 20" Dry Ride|20"]] | ||
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==== Splashes (& Bells) ==== | ==== Splashes (& Bells) ==== | ||
* '''[[Paiste Splash|Splash]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula Reflector 10" Splash|10"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula Reflector 12" Splash|12"]]<br><br> | * '''[[Paiste Splash|Splash]] - [[Paiste Sound Formula Reflector 10" Splash|10"]] [[Paiste Sound Formula Reflector 12" Splash|12"]]<br><br> | ||
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Information from:<br> | Information from:<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 15:44, 16 February 2025
Sound Formula
Introduction: 1990
Discontinued: 1999
Background:
Sound Formula cymbals are the second series to be made from the famous ‘Paiste Sound Alloy’, the patented bronze we invented specifically for creating cymbal sounds.
These instruments work well in live and studio settings that require cymbals with an ‘attitude’. They are the perfect instruments for drummers and percussionists who consider themselves to be ‘expressive artists’ on the cutting edge of modern music. The sound character of these cymbals is fresh, contemporary – even experimental– with brilliance and vigorous articulation.
"With Sound Formula, Paiste not only sets the standard for progressive professional cymbal sound, but also creates a vehicle for our ongoing quest for original and unusual sounds. We are currently exploring the trends towards increased interest for small sounds, exotic timbres and "traditional' models with unusual harmonics.
Some examples of the innovative character of the Sound Formula series include small sounds (6" Splash, 12" Thin China), exotic timbres (13" Mega Cup Chime, 12" Flanger Bell), and cymbals with unusual harmonics and functions (16" Crystal Crash, 10" Micro Hat). Even if your main set doesn't consist of Sound Formulas, this is the perfect cymbal line to draw from to complement your personal creativity."(2)
Innovation: First series created from patented bronze that was specifically researched and developed for cymbal sounds
Alloy: Patented Signature Bronze
Quality: Professional
Offered as: Sound Formula - Sound Formula Reflector
Production: Manual craftsmanship • Hand hammering, hand lathing • Proprietary manufacturing methods
Applications:
Users:
Sound: Controllable, modern,elegant;low middle, and high frequencies are evenly represented and very much in tune with each other, producing melodic and very musical sounds; every model is well defined and crisp, yet full and powerful when required. (1)
Rides
- Dry Ride - 20"
- Flatride - 20"
- Full Ride - 20"
- Heavy Ride - 20"
- Power Ride - 20"
- Silk Crash Ride - 20" 21" 22"
Crashes
- Crystal Crash - 14" 16" 18"
- Full Crash - 14" 15" 16" 17" 18" 20"
- Power Crash - 16" 17" 18" 20"
- Thin Crash - 14" 15" 16" 17" 18"
Hi-Hats
- Heavy Hi-Hat - 13" 14"
- Medium Heavy Hi-Hat - 12" 13" 14"
- Micro Hat - 8" 10" 12"
- Sound Edge Hi-Hat - 13" 14"
Chinas (& Swishes)
Splashes (& Bells)
Other
- Mega Cup Chime - 13"
- Universal Hand Heavy - 18"
- Universal Hand Medium - 20"
- Universal Hand Medium Heavy - 14" 15" 16" 17" 18" 20" 21"
Sound Formula Reflector
Introduction: 1993
Discontinued: 1996
Background: Produced in Paiste's Swiss factory, whereas the regular Sound Formulas of the time were made in the German factory. (3)
Innovation: The Sound Formula Reflector is finished by a process that achieves a glistening appearance without buffing or the application of any coating.
They are especially suited for live music and situations where loud cymbals are required. (3)
Alloy: Patented Signature Bronze
Quality: Professional
Offered as: Sound Formula - Sound Formula Reflector
Production: Manual craftsmanship • Hand hammering, hand lathing • Proprietary manufacturing methods
Applications:
Users:
Sound:
Rides
Crashes
- Full Crash - 14" 15" 16" 18"
- Power Crash - 16" 18"
- Thin Crash - 14" 15" 16" 18"
Hi-Hats
Chinas (& Swishes)
- Thin China - 16" 18" 20"
Splashes (& Bells)
Information from:
- Modern Drummer, September 1991, pg. 5
- Paiste Sound Formula Leaflet / Paiste.com (1998)
- Modern Drummer (May 1993, pages 36-38)
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