Paiste Black Alpha Slipknot Edition Core Cymbal Pack

Paiste is proud to team up with the world renowned drummer Joey Jordison of the metal band Slipknot to create Black Alpha Rock China Cymbals. Black Alpha Series features the proprietary ColorSound coating invented and pioneered by Paiste over two decades ago. The Paiste Black Alpha line features the Slipknot Edition, which consists of Joey's personal selection of Alpha models that features the core look and sound of Joey's 2008/2009 touring set.

Alpha Cymbals have been well known for their first-class sound and fair prices since 1992, and feature professional character that fulfills high demands in quality and function. ColorSound is a proprietary coating for cymbals invented and pioneered by Paiste in the 1980s, which optimizes the effect of a coating on cymbal sound and is extremely durable. The Colorsound Coating adds bite to the attack, focuses the overtones and adds raw presence to the overall sound character.

Technical Info

Sound Edge Hi-Hats
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as 2002 Bronze

Weight: Medium Light Top / Medium Heavy Bottom

Volume: Medium to Loud

Stick Sound: Bright, Glassy

Intensity: Very Lively

Sustain: Medium Long

Chick Sound: Sharp, Crisp

Sound Character: Bright, warm, edgy, cutting. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Responsive, fairly soft feel. Full, energetic, roaring open sound. Very versatile hi-hat for precise playing in many musical genres.

Rock Crash
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as 2002 Bronze

Weight: Medium heavy

Volume: Medium to very loud

Stick Sound: Silvery, washy

Intensity: Lively

Sustain: Long

Bell Character: Big, fairly integrated

Sound Character: Very bright, full, glassy, and shimmering. Wide range, clear mix. Fairly giving feel. Very strong, cutting, and sturdy crash cymbal for louder playing situations in aggressive musical styles.

Metal Ride
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as 2002 Bronze

Weight: Extra heavy

Volume: Medium to very loud

Stick Sound: Crisp, piercing

Intensity: Very lively

Sustain: Long

Bell Character: Penetrating, strong

Sound Character: Meaty, metallic, focused, dynamic. Fairly narrow range, raw mix. Heavy feel combined with a strong, glassy ping over aggressive, icy wash with subtle undertones. Perfectly suited for extreme volume.