Formula 602
Sound Edge Hi-Hat

Sizes: 14″
Weight: medium top / medium bottom
Volume: medium low to medium loud
Stick Sound: soft, fairly dry
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Chick Sound: airy, light, papery

Sound Character: Rich, silvery, bright, somewhat mellow. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Quick and responsive feel with a soft and warm touch. Very controllable. Full, round and energetic open sound, paired with a light and airy chick sound. Ideal for playing at moderate volume level and a wide range of studio applications.

Formula 602 Modern Essentials
Crash

Sizes: 16″
Weight: medium
Volume: low to loud
Stick Sound: soft, washy, slightly shimmering
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long

Sound Character: Full, warm, brilliantly shimmering, deep. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Quick response, fairly soft feel. Rich, strong crash sound with open low end and shimmering highs. A very versatile, responsive cymbal suited for many live and studio applications. Vinnie Colaiuta mentions: “They are nice and transparent. And as the cymbal gets bigger you really start hearing the warmth project a little more.”

Formula 602
Medium Ride

Sizes: 20″
Weight: medium
Volume: medium low to medium loud
Stick Sound: fairly clear, fairly glassy
Intensity: controlled
Sustain: long
Bell Character: fairly separated, fairly smooth

Sound Character: 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.