Paiste Dimensions

Dimensions

Introduction: 2000 (1) 1st. seen 05/2000 on Paiste website.

Discontinued: 2005

Background: From the mid-1990s, Robert and Toomas developed "project Fusion" which became the Dimensions and Innovation series: "Develop modern, multifunctional cymbals with exceptionally versatile sound and function - Advance cymbal sound character created from CuSn8 Bronze ("2002") alloy - Create new cymbal sounds for contemporary music styles."

Innovation: Some models have applied "Sonic Texture Formula" to professional hand made cymbals - "Sonic Texture Formula" is patent pending manual surface treatment technique which brings out rich, intricate harmonics in a cymbal to create a fuller, more complex sound

Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")

Quality: Professional

Offered as: Dimensions - Dimensions Reflector

Production: Manual Craftsmanship - Hand Hammering, Hand Lathing, Proprietary Methods

Applications: All volume settings - Live and Recording - Entire range of music styles

Users: Working Musicians, Enthusiasts - Contemporary players who need extreme versatility and functionality in their cymbals

Sound: The Medium Raw Crash, Medium Heavy Wild Ride & Medium Crush Ride are powerful, cutting cymbals with advanced character for modern, progressive application in the rock, metal and punk genres

Looks: Extreme diversity of surface textures, hammering and lathing patterns - including the new "Sonic Texture Formula" look and proprietary Reflector surface treatment - Elegant, classic black silk screening

Recognition: Use of Dimensions cymbals among Paiste's top professional artists keeps growing as new models expand sound possibilities - Due to the advanced professional character and versatility in application, Dimensions have attained the status of "The Working Drummer's Cymbal

Rides

• Cool Medium Ride - 20"
  
• Deep Full Ride - 20" 22"
  
• Dry Ride - 18" 20"
  
• Light Ride - 18" 20"
  
• Medium Crush Ride - 20"
  
• Medium Heavy Wild Ride - 20" 21" 22"
  
• Medium Ride - 18" 20" 22"
  
• Mega Power Bell Ride - 24"
  
• Power Bell Ride - 20" 22"
  
• Power Ride - 20" 22"
  

Crashes

• Medium Heavy Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20" 22"
  
• Medium Raw Crash - 18" 19" 20"
  
• Medium Thin Crash - 15" 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
  
• Medium Thin Full Crash - 16" 17" 18"
  
• Power Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
  
• Short Crash - 14" 16"
  
• Thin Crash - 14" 15" 16" 17" 18"
  

Hi-Hats

• Light Hi-Hat - 13" 14"
  
• Medium Heavy Crunch Hats - 14" 15"
  
• Power Hi-Hat - 14" 15"
  
• Thin/Heavy Hi-Hat - 13" 14" 15"
  

Chinas (& Swishes)

• Power China - 18" 20" 22"
  
• Thin China - 14" 16" 17" 18" 20"
  

Splashes (& Bells)

• Power Splash - 10" 11"
  
• Thin Splash - 8" 9" 10" 11" 12"
  

Dimensions Reflector

Introduction: 2004 (2)

Discontinued: 2005

Background: Paiste's Signature Reflector and Dimensions Reflector cymbals basically share the same overall sonic parameters, feel and function as corresponding models with a regular lathed finish.
The general effect of the Reflector finish on these cymbals is very subtle and may be summarized as follows:

• The sonic timbre and color of these instruments is somewhat lower, which makes the cymbals feel a bit darker.
  
• The frequency range is wider due to the lower pitch of the fundamental note and higher overtones at the upper end of the frequency spectrum.
  
• The frequency mix is cooler and cleaner, as the high, middle and lower frequencies are more distinctly layered, due to the less dominant character of the middle layer - the "voice" of the cymbal.
  
• The stick sound and bell character tend to be slightly more distinct and separated, while the Hi-Hat chick sound tends to be a bit softer, warmer and more compact.
  
• The duration of the cymbal's sustain is relatively similar, but the midrange frequencies fade faster.
  
• The overall feel is substantially the same, but Crashes and Chinas tend to feel a bit softer and more controllable.
  
• Weight, volume range, transient response and dynamic intensity are virtually identical.
  

Innovation:

Alloy: CuSn8 (Also known as "2002 Bronze")

Quality: Professional

Offered as: Dimensions - Dimensions Reflector

Production: Manual Craftsmanship - Hand Hammering, Hand Lathing, Proprietary Methods

Applications: All volume settings - Live and Recording - Entire range of music styles

Users: Working Musicians, Enthusiasts - Contemporary players who need extreme versatility and functionality in their cymbals

Rides

• Deep Full Ride - 20" 22"
  

Crashes

• Medium Heavy Crash - 16" 17" 18"
  

Hi-Hats

• Thin/Heavy Hi-Hat - 14"
  

Chinas (& Swishes)

• Power China - 18"
  

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Photos courtesy of Corey Mazurek

1. 1999 Paiste.com
2. 2004 Paiste.com
   

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