Paiste Flanger Bell

History

The Flanger Bell 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

• Exotic Percussion - 12"
• Signature - 12"
• Sound Formula - 12"

Description

Exotic Percussion

• Bright, cool, full, loud. Narrow range, complex mix. Heavy, very responsive feel. Absolutely shattering, metallic, explosive attack followed by droning, full, long shimmering fade. Overall sound is characterized by strong modulating, whirling harmonics. Loud, lively, exotic cymbal with wide and definitely unusual application possibilities. Also great played with mallets.
  Weight very heavy Volume soft to very loud Stick Sound pingy Intensity lively Sustain very long Bell Character full, dry, separated (2)
  
  

Signature

• Bright, cool, full, loud. Narrow range, complex mix. Heavy, very responsive feel. Absolutely shattering, metallic, explosive attack followed by droning, full, long shimmering fade. Overall sound is characterized by strong modulating, whirling harmonics. Loud, lively, exotic cymbal with wide and definitely unusual application possibilities. Also great played with mallets.
  Weight very heavy Volume soft to very loud Stick Sound pingy Intensity lively Sustain very long Bell Character full, dry, separated (3)
  
  

Sound Formula

• A small yet relatively thick cymbal, producing a shattering crash attack. It's interesting decay produces a "drone" effect as it modulates and whirls through various harmonics. (1)
  
  

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Information from:

1. 199? PAISTE catalog
2. 2001 PAISTE catalog
3. 2009 PAISTE.com