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== Series - Sizes ==
 
== Series - Sizes ==
 
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* '''[[Paiste Alpha|Alpha]] - [[Paiste Alpha 20" Flatride|20"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste Alpha#Alpha|Alpha]] - [[Paiste Alpha 20" Flatride|20"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste RUDE|RUDE]] - [[Paiste RUDE 18" Flatride|18"]]  [[Paiste RUDE 20" Flatride|20"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste RUDE#RUDE|RUDE]] - [[Paiste RUDE 18" Flatride|18"]]  [[Paiste RUDE 20" Flatride|20"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste Signature|Signature]] - [[Paiste Signature 18" Flatride|18"]]  [[Paiste Signature 20" Flatride|20"]]  [[Paiste Signature 22" Flatride|22"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste Signature#Signature|Signature]] - [[Paiste Signature 18" Flatride|18"]]  [[Paiste Signature 20" Flatride|20"]]  [[Paiste Signature 22" Flatride|22"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste Sound_Formula|Sound_Formula]] - [[Paiste Sound_Formula 20" Flatride|20"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula|Sound Formula]] - [[Paiste Sound_Formula 20" Flatride|20"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste 2002|2002]] - [[Paiste 2002 16" Flatride|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" Flatride|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Flatride|20"]]  [[Paiste 2002 22" Flatride|22"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste 3000#3000|3000]] - [[Paiste 3000 18" Flatride|18"]] [[Paiste 3000 20" Flatride|20"]]<br>
* '''[[Paiste 3000|3000]] - [[Paiste 3000 18" Flatride|18"]] [[Paiste 3000 20" Flatride|20"]]  
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* '''[[Paiste 3000#3000 Reflector|3000 Reflector]] - [[Paiste 3000 Reflector 18" Flatride|18"]]  [[Paiste 3000 Reflector 20" Flatride|20"]]<br>
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* '''[[Paiste 2002#2002|2002]] - [[Paiste 2002 16" Flatride|16"]] [[Paiste 2002 18" Flatride|18"]] [[Paiste 2002 20" Flatride|20"]] [[Paiste 2002 22" Flatride|22"]] [[Paiste 2002 24" Flatride|24"]]<br><br>
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
==== [[Paiste Alpha|Alpha]] ====
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==== [[Paiste Alpha#Alpha|Alpha]] ====
 
* A unique Flatride, very clear and defined stick with soft, controlled overtones at any playing volume. Works very well with the [[Paiste Crystal_Crash|Crystal_Crash]]. (2) <br>
 
* A unique Flatride, very clear and defined stick with soft, controlled overtones at any playing volume. Works very well with the [[Paiste Crystal_Crash|Crystal_Crash]]. (2) <br>
 
* Fairly dark, warm. Wide range, fairly clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Very defined, silvery woody ping over quiet, shimmering wash. A fairly strong flat ride sound for medium to lower volume.  <br> '''Weight''' medium  '''Volume''' soft to medium  '''Stick Sound''' pingy  '''Intensity''' dry  '''Sustain''' short (4)  <br>
 
* Fairly dark, warm. Wide range, fairly clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Very defined, silvery woody ping over quiet, shimmering wash. A fairly strong flat ride sound for medium to lower volume.  <br> '''Weight''' medium  '''Volume''' soft to medium  '''Stick Sound''' pingy  '''Intensity''' dry  '''Sustain''' short (4)  <br>
 
* Silky, dry, warm, silvery. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Very defined, crystal-like, ping over controlled, misty, shimmering wash. A focused, rich sounding flat ride for all kinds of musical settings from jazz and blues to pop.  <br> '''Weight''' medium  '''Volume''' very low to medium  '''Stick Sound''' silky, silvery  '''Intensity''' dry, controlled  '''Sustain''' short (5)  <br><br>
 
* Silky, dry, warm, silvery. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Very defined, crystal-like, ping over controlled, misty, shimmering wash. A focused, rich sounding flat ride for all kinds of musical settings from jazz and blues to pop.  <br> '''Weight''' medium  '''Volume''' very low to medium  '''Stick Sound''' silky, silvery  '''Intensity''' dry, controlled  '''Sustain''' short (5)  <br><br>
 
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==== [[Paiste Signature#Signature|Signature]] ====
==== [[Paiste Signature|Signature]] ====
 
 
* Prominent stick definition with very little build-up, even when played forcefully. A clear, sweet ping with quiet wash, excellent for low to medium volume situations. (2) <br>
 
* Prominent stick definition with very little build-up, even when played forcefully. A clear, sweet ping with quiet wash, excellent for low to medium volume situations. (2) <br>
 
* Bright, warm, sweet, silvery. Narrow range, clean mix. Very controllable with excellent, woody stick definition, very little build up. Overall quiet, very articulate ride with surprising projection.  <br> '''Weight''' medium  '''Volume''' soft to medium  '''Stick Sound''' fairly pronounced  '''Intensity''' dry  '''Sustain''' short (4)  <br><br>
 
* Bright, warm, sweet, silvery. Narrow range, clean mix. Very controllable with excellent, woody stick definition, very little build up. Overall quiet, very articulate ride with surprising projection.  <br> '''Weight''' medium  '''Volume''' soft to medium  '''Stick Sound''' fairly pronounced  '''Intensity''' dry  '''Sustain''' short (4)  <br><br>
 
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==== [[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula|Sound Formula]] ====
==== [[Paiste Sound_Formula|Sound_Formula]] ====
 
 
* This Flat Ride has characteristics reminiscent of both [[Paiste 2002|2002]] and [[Paiste Signature|Signature]]. It contains warmth, a silvery ping and good projection. A nice, alternate ride sound. (2) <br><br>
 
* This Flat Ride has characteristics reminiscent of both [[Paiste 2002|2002]] and [[Paiste Signature|Signature]]. It contains warmth, a silvery ping and good projection. A nice, alternate ride sound. (2) <br><br>
 
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==== [[Paiste 2002#2002|2002]] ====
==== [[Paiste 2002|2002]] ====
 
 
* A cymbal with no bell so that overtones do not build up and absorb the ride beats. The ping is very definite and yet there is just a touch of sizzle to the sound. (1) <br>
 
* A cymbal with no bell so that overtones do not build up and absorb the ride beats. The ping is very definite and yet there is just a touch of sizzle to the sound. (1) <br>
 
* A warm, mellow ride with a sweet ping and quiet wash. Due to missing bell, it will not build up even when played forcefully. Projects well. (2) <br>
 
* A warm, mellow ride with a sweet ping and quiet wash. Due to missing bell, it will not build up even when played forcefully. Projects well. (2) <br>
 
* Warm, mellow, sweet. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Soft, responsive feel, very controllable. Silvery ping over warm, mellow, controlled wash. A definitive classic flatride sound.  <br> '''Weight''' medium thin  '''Volume''' soft to medium  '''Stick Sound''' fairly pronounced  '''Intensity''' dry  '''Sustain''' short (4)  <br><br>
 
* Warm, mellow, sweet. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Soft, responsive feel, very controllable. Silvery ping over warm, mellow, controlled wash. A definitive classic flatride sound.  <br> '''Weight''' medium thin  '''Volume''' soft to medium  '''Stick Sound''' fairly pronounced  '''Intensity''' dry  '''Sustain''' short (4)  <br><br>
 
 
Return to the '''[[Paiste Cymbal Type #Rides|Cymbal Type Portal]]<br><br>
 
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Information from: <br>
 
Information from: <br>
 
 
#1979 PAISTE Catalog
 
#1979 PAISTE Catalog
 
#1998 PAISTE.com
 
#1998 PAISTE.com

Latest revision as of 07:17, 17 January 2023

Series - Sizes

Description

Alpha

  • A unique Flatride, very clear and defined stick with soft, controlled overtones at any playing volume. Works very well with the Crystal_Crash. (2)
  • Fairly dark, warm. Wide range, fairly clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Very defined, silvery woody ping over quiet, shimmering wash. A fairly strong flat ride sound for medium to lower volume.
    Weight medium Volume soft to medium Stick Sound pingy Intensity dry Sustain short (4)
  • Silky, dry, warm, silvery. Fairly wide range, clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Very defined, crystal-like, ping over controlled, misty, shimmering wash. A focused, rich sounding flat ride for all kinds of musical settings from jazz and blues to pop.
    Weight medium Volume very low to medium Stick Sound silky, silvery Intensity dry, controlled Sustain short (5)

Signature

  • Prominent stick definition with very little build-up, even when played forcefully. A clear, sweet ping with quiet wash, excellent for low to medium volume situations. (2)
  • Bright, warm, sweet, silvery. Narrow range, clean mix. Very controllable with excellent, woody stick definition, very little build up. Overall quiet, very articulate ride with surprising projection.
    Weight medium Volume soft to medium Stick Sound fairly pronounced Intensity dry Sustain short (4)

Sound Formula

  • This Flat Ride has characteristics reminiscent of both 2002 and Signature. It contains warmth, a silvery ping and good projection. A nice, alternate ride sound. (2)

2002

  • A cymbal with no bell so that overtones do not build up and absorb the ride beats. The ping is very definite and yet there is just a touch of sizzle to the sound. (1)
  • A warm, mellow ride with a sweet ping and quiet wash. Due to missing bell, it will not build up even when played forcefully. Projects well. (2)
  • Warm, mellow, sweet. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Soft, responsive feel, very controllable. Silvery ping over warm, mellow, controlled wash. A definitive classic flatride sound.
    Weight medium thin Volume soft to medium Stick Sound fairly pronounced Intensity dry Sustain short (4)

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Information from:

  1. 1979 PAISTE Catalog
  2. 1998 PAISTE.com
  3. 19?? PAISTE/Ludwig Leaflet
  4. 2001 PAISTE Catalog
  5. 2009 PAISTE.com