Paiste Medium Ride

Series - Sizes

• Dimensions - 18" 20" 22"
  
• Formula 602 - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20" 21" 22" 24"
  
• Innovations - 20"
  
• PST 5 - 20"
  
• PST 8 Reflector - 20"
  
• Masters - 20" 21"
  
• Stambul65 - 16" 18" 20" 22"
  
• Super Formula 602 - 18" 20" 22" 24"
  
• Traditionals - 20"
  
  

Description

Dimensions

• Medium bright, full, warm. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Even feel, very controllable. Clear, articulate ping over slightly dark, warm wash. Well rounded, all-purpose ride.
  Weight medium heavy Volume soft to loud Stick Sound evenly balanced Intensity fairly lively Sustain medium Bell Character integrated (2)
  
  

Formula 602

• MEDIUM RIDE cymbals allow a sustained ride, without muffling the separate beats. A clearly definable "ping" can be heard over the general sound of the cymbal. They are relatively thick, vibrate less and have a bright sound.
  
• Full, rich, fairly bright, solid. Medium range, clean mix. Controlled and even feel. Very nice and sparkling stick sound supported by a breathy layer of wash. Perfectly balanced. A dynamic all around cymbal for many musical styles played at moderate level.
  Weight medium Volume medium low to medium loud Stick Sound fairly clear, fairly glassy Intensity controlled Sustain long Bell Character fairly separated, fairly smooth (5)
  
  

Innovations

• Medium bright, full, warm. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Even, very controllable feel. Defined, silvery, slightly woody ping over fairly dark, intricate, warm wash. Very versatile ride for multiple applications.
  Weight medium Volume soft to loud Stick Sound balanced Intensity fairly lively Sustain medium Bell Character integrated (2)
  
  

PST 5

• Bright, full, warm. Medium wide range, clean mix. Even feel. Balanced, defined ping over a clean wash. Versatile ride for a wide range of musical styles and applications.
  Volume medium Weight medium (6)
  
  

PST 8 Reflector

• Bright, full and warm. Medium range, clean mix. Balanced feel. Clear ping with clean, shimmering wash. A versatile ride cymbal for a wide musical range.
  Volume medium Weight medium (6)
  
  

Traditionals

• The Medium Ride has a clear defined, sizzling, silvery, yet soft stick sound. The harmonics are of a rather dense and dry, controlled quality. The overall sound appearance could be described as "misty", "foggy" with a sweet "frosty" stick sound. (1)
  
• Dark, silvery, full. Wide range, with medium complex, dense mix. A very balanced, controllable ride sound with a sizzling ping. A dark ride cymbal with great versatility.
  Weight medium thin Volume soft to medium loud Stick Sound balanced, clear Intensity lively Sustain medium Bell Character full, integrated (3)
  
  

Masters

• Clear stick definition and a full, warm and lively sound characterize the 20" and 21" Medium Rides. The bell is dominant without being intrusive. Due to its pure character this sensitive and responsive cymbal perfectly suits studio and stage in various musical settings from Fusion to Pop. (5)
  
• Bright, rich, open, full. Wide range, fairly clean mix. Even, responsive feel and very controllable. Pronounced, bright and meaty stick sound supported by a solid wash. All-purpose cymbal for a wide range of musical applications.
  Weight medium Volume medium to loud Stick Sound fairly bright and strong Intensity lively Sustain long Bell Character integrated, full (5)
  
  

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Information from:

1. 1998 PAISTE.com
2. 2001 PAISTE catalog
3. 2009 PAISTE.com
4. 1969 PAISTE catalog
5. 2011 PAISTE.com
6. 2023 PAISTE.com