Paiste Sound Formula 13" Mega Cup Chime
Group: Other
Type: Mega Cup Chime
Size: 13 Inch
Series: Sound Formula
Weight: 1346g (1996 Serial Number), 1348g (1997 Serial Number, pictured), 1357g, 1380g (1996 Serial Number), 1383g (1997 Serial Number)
Median Weight: 1357g (n=5)
Years of production: 1996 - 1999 (Sound Formula); 2000 - 2005 (Exotic Percussion), 2005 - Present (Signature)
Sound file: Sound Formula 13" Mega Cup Chime
Signature 13" Mega Cup Chime
Signature 13" Mega Cup Chime
Signature 13" Mega Cup Chime & Formula 602 13" Heavy Bell
Paiste's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: Very "gongy bell" like sound when played inverted. Not a typical "bell" ring style sound. If you strike the side of the bell, as you would play a ride's bell, it gives off a massive, deep, loud ping! You can use the tiny edge to ride this for an amazing, tight, loud, sharp ride sound. This is a nice, universal, multi accent/chime that should fit nicely into any set up. This is basically a "mega bell ride" without the ride attached. Play the side of the bell, and you get a bell ride sound, but even better! This again, is not a typical bell sound (as in accent), but rather a ride bell sound. Very original accent.
Review written by ROMAN
Review: This is a really cool chime with a very unique sound. I have never heard another chime surpass this one. If your looking for a great effect for your kit look no further this is suitable for studio or live conditions and will really and some uhmph to your kit.
Review written by bobbylme
Review: "This effect cymbal was as one-dimensional as the Flanger Bell was versatile. Resembling the classic "dough-boy" helmet of World War I, this large, thick cup chime produced a huge, dry "clang." (The sound reminded me of nothing so much as the bell on a harbor buoy.) It could be used as an alternative to a ride-cymbal bell as a ride source, or for special punctuation in various fills."
Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - New Paiste Cymbals And Sounds", Modern Drummer, Jan. 1997, p. 39)
Artist/song where it can be heard: Frank Beard, Danny Carey, Inferno, Joey Jordison, Dave Lombardo, David Silveria, Fredy Studer, Alex Van Halen, Chad Wackerman, Joey Waronker
