Paiste Mega Cup Chime

History

Mega Cup Chime profile

The Mega Cup Chime first appeared as part of the Sound Formula series. Upon discontinuation of that line, it was part of the of the Exotic Percussion sounds and was later integrated into the Signature line.

Series - Sizes

• Percussive Sounds Collection - 13"
• Exotic Percussion - 13"
• Signature - 13"
• Sound Formula - 13"

Description

Exotic Percussion

• Full, bright, metallic, strong. Narrow range, clean mix. Fairly heavy, very immediate feel. Dry, clear, strong, slightly distorted ping over sparse, warm, metallic bell sound. A loud, lively, unusual cymbal with very specific ride and bell playing functions. Also suited for strong color accents and various percussion effects.
  Weight very heavy Volume soft to very loud Stick Sound dry, very pingy Intensity lively Sustain very long Bell Character huge, integrated (2)
  
  

Signature

• Full, bright, metallic, strong. Narrow range, clean mix. Fairly heavy, very immediate feel. Dry, clear, strong, slightly distorted ping over sparse, warm, metallic bell sound. A loud, lively, unusual cymbal with very specific ride and bell playing functions. Also suited for strong color accents and various percussion effects.
  Weight very heavy Volume soft to very loud Stick Sound dry, very pingy Intensity lively Sustain very long Bell Character huge, integrated (3)
  
  

Sound Formula

• A large, thick cup chime with a large, dry bell sound. This very special effect produces a clear piercing tone with a wide range of exotic overtones. (1)
  
  

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Information from:

1. 1998 PAISTE.com
2. 2001 PAISTE catalog