Paicym 17 900 Crash

Description

Overview

Overview

The Paiste 17″ 900 Series Heavy Crash Cymbal is a professional-grade percussion instrument engineered for drummers who demand a robust, dynamic, and assertive sound. Crafted with Paiste’s century-old expertise, this 17-inch cymbal belongs to the renowned 900 Series, known for delivering a medium-bright, full-bodied, and solid tone. It is specifically designed for high-energy musical styles, making it an indispensable tool for rock, metal, and other loud, powerful genres where the crash needs to cut through dense instrumentation.

What sets the Paiste 900 Series Heavy Crash apart is its powerful yet musical character. Featuring a meaty attack and a long sustain, this cymbal provides the perfect balance of impact and resonance. Whether you are commanding a stage or laying down tracks in a demanding studio environment, this cymbal offers the dynamic range necessary to deliver impactful, assertive accents.

This cymbal is built from high-quality B8 bronze, ensuring durability alongside its rich sonic profile. It is intended for the serious musician—the producer, session player, or touring artist—who requires a reliable, high-performance crash that consistently delivers a clean mix and a wide frequency range with every strike.

Key Features

Size: Precisely 17 inches, offering a substantial presence in any drum kit setup.
Construction Material: Forged from B8 bronze (also referred to as 2002 Bronze), providing a warm yet powerful tonal foundation.
Sound Profile: Delivers a medium-bright, full-bodied, and solid sound character.
Attack and Feel: Features a powerful, meaty attack combined with a medium feel, ensuring immediate impact.
Volume Potential: Rated for medium to loud volume settings, making it ideal for high-energy performances.
Sustain: Boasts a long sustain, allowing the crash sound to resonate richly after the initial strike.
Frequency Range: Offers a wide frequency range, ensuring the sound is present across the entire sonic spectrum.
Mix Quality: Provides a clean frequency mix, allowing the crash to articulate clearly even in loud arrangements.
Manufacturing Process: Hand-hammered and hand-trued construction ensures bright, articulate response with every hit.
Aesthetics: Features a special finish that beautifully accentuates the intricate lathing grooves and hammer marks.
Sound Characteristics: Described as having a bright, full-bodied crash with an integrated bell character.
Versatility: Well-suited for assertive yet musical accents across various loud music styles.
Weight: Classified as a Heavy cymbal, contributing to its powerful projection.

System Requirements

Please check the manufacturer’s website for details.

Please check the manufacturer’s website for details.

Please check the manufacturer’s website for details.

Compatibility

Plugin Formats: AAX

Supported DAWs: Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio, Reaper

Apple Silicon native support and Linux support status is not specified in the provided data.