Paicym 18 900 CS Black Crash

Description

Overview

Overview

The Paiste 18″ 900 CS Black Crash is a premium, color-coated crash cymbal designed for professional drummers and musicians who demand both visual artistry and powerful sonic performance. As part of the acclaimed Color Sound 900 series, this cymbal merges the robust character of the classic 900 Series with a unique, visually striking black finish. It is engineered for assertive yet musical accents, making it an indispensable tool for genres requiring a meaty attack and a focused sound profile.

This 18-inch crash delivers a medium-bright, full-bodied tone with a wide frequency range and a clean mix. The Color Sound coating subtly alters the traditional 900 sound by introducing a slightly drier character and shortening the sustain, which results in a more focused and immediate attack. This makes it exceptionally well-suited for loud music styles where clarity and punch are paramount.

Musicians choosing the Paiste 900 CS Black Crash are selecting a cymbal that offers the flexibility and “giving feel” of the 900 Series, wrapped in a durable, stunningly beautiful black finish. It allows performers to make a bold visual statement while maintaining the high-quality, powerful sound expected from Paiste.

Key Features

Size: 18 inches, providing a substantial and impactful crash sound.
Series: Color Sound 900, representing the latest iteration in Paiste’s artistic cymbal line.
Color Finish: Black, offering a visually striking and durable aesthetic.
Sound Character: Medium bright, full-bodied, and solid, perfect for cutting through dense mixes.
Frequency Range: Wide, ensuring a rich and complex tonal palette.
Frequency Mix: Clean, providing articulate definition in every strike.
Attack Profile: Features a powerful, meaty attack that is highly defined due to the color coating.
Sustain Characteristic: Shortened sustain compared to the standard 900 Series, leading to greater focus.
Tone Quality: Described as having a slightly drier sound profile, enhancing immediacy.
Feel: Retains the signature “giving feel” characteristic of the 900 Series.
Intensity: Lively, providing energy and drive to the musical performance.
Volume: Loud, ensuring the crash commands attention in any setting.
Durability: The Color Sound finish is proven to be exceedingly tough and durable.
Design Heritage: Builds upon Paiste’s pioneering history with color-coated cymbals dating back to 1984.

System Requirements

This product is a physical percussion instrument and does not require software system requirements.

Compatibility

Plugin Formats: Not Applicable (Physical Instrument)

Supported DAWs: Not Applicable (Physical Instrument)

This product is a physical cymbal and is not a software plugin.