Does anyone here mix...
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Bo Eder
Platinum Member
With the Paistes I have now compared to the Zildjians I’ve used, I don’t think they’d mix. I still get the smoky “tah” from my current Paiste ride, but all my Paistes lack that low-end “gongy” sound my Zildjians have. I get more “shimmer” now which I didn’t get with the Zildjians.
PorkPieGuy
Platinum Member
I used to, but not anymore.
Once you go Turkish...
Once you go Turkish...
Supergrobi
Honorary Member
cbphoto
Diamond Member
Yes.
The Turkish method of cymbal making is fundamentally very different from Paiste’s method. Therefore, the sounds are very different.
What is surprising to me is the sound from their Master’s series. Even though the cymbals are made from ingots, they still have a sheen to their sound, and no gong-y undertones.
jda
Diamond Member
not unique to
many will have only Zildjian. or Bosphorus.
let's go back Timeline.
1970- All Zildjian
1972- 2002 mixed with Zildjian A.
1995- All Paiste
2000- No Paiste all Old K
I think the Mixing is one of either desperation "that's all I got mate" or uninterested/satisfied but once "the Awakening"
happens
One blending Cymbal Philosophy occurs best -if you can- within one Make.
like Drums. (not snares I don't want to go there) But Toms and Bass.
3 Ludwigs and a Slingerland; not that often an occurrence
unless the guy (pronoun inclusive) is too busy to think about it or that's all he's got at the moment
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Xstr8edgtnrdrmrX
Local Boob
I have all Zildjian and one SAbian china...
not really against mixing, but it just hasn't really happened. I know the Zildjian sound catatlog so well that when I want a new cymbal, I just go there.
not really against mixing, but it just hasn't really happened. I know the Zildjian sound catatlog so well that when I want a new cymbal, I just go there.
GetAgrippa
Diamond Member
I guess Paiste players are faithful and loyal like unto a bride-Zidjian players have a wondering eye, promiscuous, looking for a new concubine to add to the harem. I was faithful till I had Dream that was "Bliss"full and Vintage and I gave in that once-all the rest Zildjians though. I'm so ashamed. I got GAS and blew it.
Sonar Dave
Well-known Member
Nothing but Wuhans. They're the best.
DrummerJustLikeDad
Active Member
But that's not mixing. That's a potluck at the family reunion down at the lake.
Neal Pert
Silver Member
When I was younger I had a mix of just about everything-- my normal setup in my 20s had Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, and Istanbul and even a Wuhan china for a while. By the time I hit my 40s I was all-Zildjian and when I experimented with other brands I'd get a small set of Paistes or Bosphorus or whatever. For the last two years it's been 100% Paiste. I still keep a Zildjian Overhammered Bounce in my collection just because I really like Paul Francis, but now that he's making his own stuff I'll almost certainly sell it.
For me, it's kinda easier to choose all cymbals from the same brand, and often even from within the same line. That's where I think Paiste really shines. Everything's certainly interchangeable, but it's also easy to create a full set out of 2002s, Modern Essentials, Signatures, Masters without dipping into other product lines. To me, that's a selling point.
For me, it's kinda easier to choose all cymbals from the same brand, and often even from within the same line. That's where I think Paiste really shines. Everything's certainly interchangeable, but it's also easy to create a full set out of 2002s, Modern Essentials, Signatures, Masters without dipping into other product lines. To me, that's a selling point.
Larry
"Uncle Larry"
I mix with everything. Except Paiste because I don't have any. Except a 404 China that I never use. I have no idea how that turned up in my studio.
Paistes are too smooth sounding and perfect to my ear. It sounds weird to say that. I like hearing them when others play them, but it's not what I'm looking for in my own set.
I prefer the imperfections of everything non-Paiste. I had a Giant Beat ride once and a 2oo2 ride when I was much younger. Too polite for me.
Paistes are too smooth sounding and perfect to my ear. It sounds weird to say that. I like hearing them when others play them, but it's not what I'm looking for in my own set.
I prefer the imperfections of everything non-Paiste. I had a Giant Beat ride once and a 2oo2 ride when I was much younger. Too polite for me.
