Paiste Signature Dry Crisp Ride cymbals

Weight: medium heavy

Volume: soft to medium

Stick Sound: evenly balanced

Intensity: dry

Sustain: medium

Bell Character: fairly pronounced

Sound Character: Fairly dark, warm, low, sweet. Medium wide range, fairly clean mix. Soft, dry response, fairly woody stick with warm, dark wash. Very versatile for lower volume settings.

Paiste Signature Full Ride cymbals

Weight: medium heavy

Volume: soft to loud

Stick Sound: evenly balanced

Intensity: lively

Sustain: long

Bell Character: clear, crisp, separated

Sound Character: Medium bright, full, rich. Wide range, balanced mix. Even response with clear, silvery stick sound supported by full wash. Very musical, general purpose ride with big sound.

Paiste Signature Dry Ride cymbals

Weight: medium heavy

Volume: soft to medium loud

Stick Sound: pingy

Intensity: medium dry

Sustain medium

Bell Character: separated

Sound Character: Slightly dark, warm, low, mellow. Narrow range with complex mix. Precise stick sound with very controllable low wash. Well suited for articulate, general purpose playing.

Paiste Signature Bright Ride cymbals

Weight: medium heavy

Volume: soft to medium loud

Stick Sound: balanced

Intensity: lively

Sustain: medium

Bell Character: integrated

Sound Character: Very bright, brilliant, full. Fairly narrow range, very clean mix. Pronounced crisp, silvery ping over a clean controlled wash. Well suited for precise, controlled ride playing with a bright feel.

Paiste Signature Heavy Bell Ride cymbals

Weight: extra heavy

Volume: medium to very loud

Stick Sound: very pingy

Intensity: fairly dry

Sustain: long

Bell Character: separated, clear, loud

Sound Character: Very bright, high pitched, penetrating. Tight frequency range, very clean mix. Very pronounced ping, very little build up, very focused. Extreme ride with very strong, clear ping and bell.

Paiste Signature Flat Ride cymbals

Weight: medium

Volume: soft to medium

Stick Sound: fairly pronounced

Intensity: dry

Sustain: short

Bell Character: huge, separated

Sound Character: Bright, warm, sweet, silvery. Narrow range, clean mix. Very controllable with excellent, woody stick definition, very little build up. Overall quiet, very articulate ride with surprising projection.

Paiste Signature Dry Heavy Ride cymbals

Weight: heavy

Volume: medium to very loud

Stick Sound: pingy

Intensity: medium dry

Sustain: medium long

Bell Character: separated

Sound Character: Bright, high pitched, metallic, full. Wide range, clean mix. Heavy feel, controllable, with bright pronounced ping over dark, complex wash. Very strong, cutting ride for articulate, loud playing.

Paiste Signature Dry Dark Ride cymbals

Weight: heavy

Volume: soft to loud

Stick Sound: clear, pingy

Intensity: dry

Sustain: long

Bell Character: separated, piercing, loud

Sound Character: Dark, earthy, raw, exotic. Fairly narrow range, complex, dirty mix. Heavy feel, with a strong, spanking ping over a very controllable, raw wash. A very unique ride with esoteric character.

Paiste Signature Power Ride cymbals

Weight: heavy

Volume: medium loud to very loud

Stick Sound: pingy

Intensity: lively

Sustain: long

Bell Character: separated

Sound Character: Bright, high pitched, full, solid. Fairly wide range with clean mix. Heavy feel, strong bright, silvery ping with strong supporting wash. Well suited for strong, loud playing.

Paiste Signature Silver Mellow Ride cymbals

Weight: medium

Volume: soft to medium loud

Stick Sound: distinct, balanced

Intensity: medium

Sustain: medium

Bell Character: fairly pronounced, separated

Sound Character: Medium bright, mellow, quiet. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Even response with silvery, sizzly, slightly woody stick over shadowy, misty wash. A tight, defined ride with a controlled, shimmering, low body for wide musical application.