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Paiste Alpha
Made from our CuSn8 bronze, Alpha cymbals are essentially a member of the 2002 sound family. Designed as a benchmark for what Paiste considers basic professional sound quality and function, Alpha models are created with wide-ranging musical versatility in mind. They are hand hammered and hand lathed, making them unique in their price category.
The general sound feelings are bright, energetic, powerful and cutting. Alpha cymbals have the clarity, projection, warmth and the tonal definition one expects from a professional caliber instrument; great sounding cymbals for a moderate investment.
The Alpha series continues to draw from the innovations Paiste made in expanding the 2002 and Sound Formula series, allowing us to enhance the Alpha series with the developments derived from our latest sound research.
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By continuing to expand the sound capabilities of the Alpha series, Paiste allows you to explore your creative musical skills even at the basic professional level. Shown here are some of the newest additions to the Alpha series: the Flat Ride brings an elegant appeal to the Alpha, while the Crystal Crashes provide unusual harmonics for a crash cymbal. The Power Splashes enhance the forceful side of the Alpha series, and the 14" China adds an interesting small china sound.
Effects
- Splash (8", 10", 12")
- Bright, quick and powerful. A cutting effect useful for highlighting and accenting. Similar to the 2002 splash but with more weight.
- Power Splash (12", 14")
- A quick, full, snappy splash that can take heavy playing. Recommended for loud situations where a cutting splash is needed.
- China (14", 16", 18", 20")
- A trashy, powerful china with a moderate decay.
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Hi-Hats
- Medium Hi-Hat (12", 13", 14")
- An all-purpose hi-hat with a tight stick sound and a clean, warm overall sound. Good for light to moderate volume situations.
- Sound Edge Hi-Hat (13", 14")
- A high pitched, articulate stick sound accompanied by a defined chick sound. Good projecting wash when half open. For moderate to loud situations.
- Power Hi-Hat (14", 15")
- With extra power and projection, this hi-hat combines strong chick sound with a projecting stick, closed or half open. Clean sound for high volume situations.
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Crashes
- Crystal Crash (14", 16", 18")
- With its unique bell shape, this crash is less forceful than the Thin Crash or Crash. The sound is short, "crystal-like" and perfect for musical situations requiring control.
- Thin Crash (14", 16", 18")
- This Thin Crash has a bit more body than other thin crashes. A crisp, fast reacting sound that carries well. Suited for a variety of styles.
- Crash (14", 16", 18")
- A medium weight, all-purpose crash that has a full range of brightness, warmth and body. Immediate crash sound and medium decay time.
- Power Crash (16", 18")
- A full bodied, projecting crash, high in pitch and very bright. Well suited for situations where high volume crash sound is needed.
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Rides
- Full Ride (20")
- Medium weight, multi-purpose ride. A clean, articulate stick sound with a full, round wash underneath. Very dynamic and useful in many situations.
- Dry Ride (20")
- The stick sound is clean and clear with little wash, even though this cymbal is on the medium-light side. Suited for either acoustic or low to moderate amplified situations.
- Flat Ride (20")
- A unique Flat Ride, very clear and defined stick with soft, controlled overtones at any playing volume. Works very well with the Crystal Crash.
- Heavy Ride (22")
- Heavier than the Full and Dry Ride, with very good stick definition and a clean sounding bell. Dry in quality, good for any style of music desiring articulation.
- Power Ride (20")
- A very powerful ride that has a bright stick sound, lively overtones and a piercing bell. For players needing power and projection, this works extremely well.
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