Trashy effect sounds to complement the classic cymbal types crash, ride and hi-hat in the set are very much the trend. Paiste now goes a step further and introduces the PSTX, a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals.
Paiste 10″ PSTX Pure Bell Cymbal PSTXPUREBELL10
Paiste PSTX Pure Bell 10” Cymbal
The Paiste PSTX Pure Bell 10” Cymbal is a rich and resonant cymbal, delivering a clean, pure-sounding tone with a long and smooth sustain. Made from Aluminium, the Pure Bell cymbal’s clear ping and warm, long bell sound add a distinctive effect to virtually any style of music, and make it particularly well suited for use with mallets.
Features
Diameter: 10”
Weight: Light (material caused)
Volume: Low to loud
Stick Sound: Clear, pingy
Intensity: Controlled
Sustain: Very long
Bell Character: Integrated
Paiste 10″ PSTX Swiss Hi Hat Cymbals PSTXSWHH10
Paiste PSTX Swiss 10″ Hi Hat Cymbals
The Paiste PSTX Swiss 10” Hi Hat Cymbals are versatile and responsive cymbals with a warm and dirty sound. The series of holes across the surface gives these cymbals a rough ”chick” and a fairly soft dark and trashy open sound, making them ideal for applications in electronic music and Hip-Hop, but well suited for a wide range of styles.
Features
Diameter: 10”
Weight: Medium thin top / medium thin bottom
Volume: Low to medium loud
Stick Sound: Washy
Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium short
Chick Sound: Dirty, dry
Paiste 10″ PSTX Swiss Splash Cymbal PSTXSWSPL10
Paiste PSTX Swiss 10″ Splash Cymbal
The Paiste PSTX Swiss 10” Crash Cymbal is ideal for virtually any style, producing a sharp, trashy tone with an explosive response and quick decay. Thanks to the series of holes across the surface, this versatile accent cymbal is perfect for adding a rich and exotic quality to almost any genre of music.
Features
Diameter: 10”
Weight: Thin
Volume: Low to medium loud
Stick Sound: Washy
Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Short
Bell Character: Integrated
Paiste 12″ PSTX DJs 45 Crash Cymbal PSTXDJ12CR
PST X
DJs 45 Crash
Sizes: 12″
Weight: thin
Volume: low to medium loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium short
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Exotic, warm, trashy. Medium wide range, complex mix. Quick response with short decay. Soft feel. Fast, explosive cymbal with dirty fizz for short, quick accents. Also well suited as exotic effect cymbal in larger setups.
Paiste 12″ PSTX DJs 45 Hi-Hat Cymbals PSTXDJ12HH
PST X
DJs 45 Hats
Sizes: 12″
Weight: thin top / medium heavy bottom
Volume: low to medium loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium short
Chick Sound: crisp, dry
Sound Character: Warm, defined with strong presence. Fairly narrow range, complex mix. Balanced feel, very responsive. Distinct, dry stick sound. Muted, trashy, hissing open sound. Crisp, dry, clapping chick. Lively, dynamic hi-hat that also works well as an auxiliary hi-hat.
Paiste 12″ PSTX DJs 45 Ride Cymbal PSTXDJ12RD
PST X
DJs 45 Ride
Sizes: 12″
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: low to medium loud
Stick Sound: balanced
Intensity: fairly lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Bright, warm, crisp. Narrow range, clean mix. Light feel. Crisp, bell-like stick sound. Dry, full, warm, distinct bell. Snappy edge accents. Unique, minimalistic ride for articulate playing.
Paiste 14″ PSTX Swiss Flanger Crash Cymbal PSTXSWFLCR14
Paiste PSTX Swiss 14″ Flanger Crash Cymbal
The Paiste PSTX 14” Flanger Crash Cymbal is a powerful and highly responsive cymbal with a dirty, abrasive sound and immediate attack. Its floppy, fluttery feel provides a wash of sharp and trashy overtones enhanced by the series of holes across its surface. Suitable for playing with either hands or sticks, this exotic-sounding cymbal is perfect for adding distinctive effects to a multitude of styles of music.
Features
Diameter: 14”
Weight: Thin
Volume: Low to medium loud
Stick Sound: Washy
Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Short
Paiste 14″ PSTX Swiss Flanger Cymbal Stack PSTXSWFLSTK14
Paiste PSTX Swiss 14″ Flanger Stack
The Paiste PSTX Swiss 14” Flanger Stack consists of two cymbals mounted together with the bells facing up. The bottom cymbal is made from 2002 Bronze, whereas the top cymbal is made from MS63 Brass, creating interesting and unique effects when used together. The holes provide the cymbals with dirty, trashy overtones, and depending on how the pair are tightened, the stack produces everything from sharp, dry hi-hat sounds to earth-shattering explosive crashes.
Features
Diameter: 14”
Weight: Medium thin top / thin bottom
Paiste 14″ PSTX Swiss Hi Hat Cymbals PSTXSWHH14
The Paiste PSTX Swiss 14” Hi Hat Cymbals are versatile and responsive cymbals with a warm and dirty sound. The series of holes across the surface gives these cymbals a rough ”chick” and a fairly soft dark and trashy open sound, making them ideal for applications in electronic music and Hip-Hop, but well suited for a wide range of styles.
Features
Diameter: 14”
Weight: Medium thin top / medium thin bottom
Volume: Low to medium loud
Stick Sound: Washy
Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium short
Chick Sound: Dirty, dry
Paiste 14″ PSTX Swiss Thin Crash Cymbal PSTXSWTCR14
Paiste PSTX Swiss 14″ Thin Crash Cymbal
The Paiste PSTX Swiss 14” Thin Crash Cymbal is a lively and responsive crash cymbal with an explosive attack and short sustain. The series of holes across the cymbal’s surface produce an exotic, trashy sound with a strong low wash, ideal for adding a unique tonal quality to virtually any style of music.
Features
Diameter: 14”
Weight: Thin
Volume: Medium low to medium loud
Stick Sound: Washy
Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium short
Bell Character: Integrated
Paiste 16″ PSTX Swiss Hi Hat Cymbals PSTXSWHH16
The Paiste PSTX Swiss 16” Hi Hat Cymbals are versatile and responsive cymbals with a warm and dirty sound. The series of holes across the surface gives these cymbals a rough ”chick” and a fairly soft dark and trashy open sound, making them ideal for applications in electronic music and Hip-Hop, but well suited for a wide range of styles.
Features
Diameter: 16”
Weight: Medium thin top / medium thin bottom
Volume: Low to medium loud
Stick Sound: Washy
Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium short
Chick Sound: Dirty, dry
Paiste 16″ PSTX Swiss Thin Crash Cymbal PSTXSWTCR16
Paiste PSTX Swiss 16″ Thin Crash Cymbal
The Paiste PSTX Swiss 16” Thin Crash Cymbal is a lively and responsive crash cymbal with an explosive attack and short sustain. The series of holes across the cymbal’s surface produce an exotic, trashy sound with a strong low wash, ideal for adding a unique tonal quality to virtually any style of music.
Features
Diameter: 16”
Weight: Thin
Volume: Medium low to medium loud
Stick Sound: Washy
Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium short
Bell Character: Integrated