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 Modern Essentials
Ride

Sizes: 22″
Weight: medium
Volume: low to loud
Stick Sound: balanced
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Bell Character: fairly separated

Sound Character: Full, rich, warm, strong, deep, silvery. Wide range, complex mix. Responsive and even feel. Warm sparkling stick sound over a wide, deep wash. Fairly quick, hefty crash sound. Extremely dynamic and lively Ride cymbal, suitable for many musical styles. “A translucent warmth with definition and a really good controllable wash in the right proportions”, says Vinnie Colaiuta.