Paiste Alpha Brilliant Ride

Full Ride

Sizes: 20" 
Weight: medium
Volume: medium to fairly loud
Stick Sound: pronounced, balanced
Intensity: fairly lively
Sustain: medium long
Bell Character: clean, full, relatively integrated

​Sound Character: Full, round, bright, warm. Medium range, clean mix. Even, balanced feel. A perfect connection of a clear ping with a supporting shimmering wash. A well rounded ride cymbal for multi-purpose use in a wide range of musical applications.

Rock Ride

Sizes: 20" 
Weight: medium heavy
Volume: medium to loud
Stick Sound: bright, full, round, pronounced
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Bell Character: full, nicely balanced, cutting

​Sound Character: Energetic, full, clear, bright, strong. Fairly wide range, fairly clean mix. Pronounced, round, glassy ping over a balanced and controllable wash. Clear, full, big bell sound, fairly integrated, and well balanced within the overall cymbal sound. Perfectly suited for forceful playing in aggressive music styles, where wide dynamics are required.

Metal Ride

Sizes: 20" 
Weight: extra heavy
Volume: medium to very loud
Stick Sound: glassy, clean, strong
Intensity: lively
Sustain: long
Bell Character: strong, present

​Sound Character: Metallic, strong, 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 fast ride patterns at extreme volumes in metal music settings.