Difference between revisions of "Paiste Sound Formula 8" Micro Hat"

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'''Series:''' [[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula|Sound Formula]]<br>
 
'''Series:''' [[Paiste Sound Formula#Sound Formula|Sound Formula]]<br>
 
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'''Median Weight:''' Top: 253g (n=2) / Bottom: 314g (n=2)<br>
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'''Median Weight:''' Top: 251g (n=3) / Bottom: 316g (n=3)<br>
 
'''Years of production:''' ? - ?<br>
 
'''Years of production:''' ? - ?<br>
 
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/yYTKqunBH-M Sound Formula 8" Micro Hat]<br>
 
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/yYTKqunBH-M Sound Formula 8" Micro Hat]<br>
 
'''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste Micro Hat#Sound Formula|<<< - >>>]]<br>
 
'''Paiste's Description:''' [[Paiste Micro Hat#Sound Formula|<<< - >>>]]<br>
 
'''Review:''' "I doubt that many drummers would choose the 8" Micro  Hats as a main hi-hat (although Pat Mastelotto has with King Crimson). They're just too small to produce anything other than a "toy cymbal" sound—which would not be acceptable for general use. On the other hand, as a special effect they could fit right into that small-cymbal trend I mentioned earlier. Placed on an auxiliary pedal, they could provide the hi-hat equivalent of a small splash cymbal—making the "miniaturization" of cymbals complete."<br>
 
'''Review:''' "I doubt that many drummers would choose the 8" Micro  Hats as a main hi-hat (although Pat Mastelotto has with King Crimson). They're just too small to produce anything other than a "toy cymbal" sound—which would not be acceptable for general use. On the other hand, as a special effect they could fit right into that small-cymbal trend I mentioned earlier. Placed on an auxiliary pedal, they could provide the hi-hat equivalent of a small splash cymbal—making the "miniaturization" of cymbals complete."<br>
Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - New Paiste Cymbals And Sounds", Modern Drummer, Jan. 1997, p. 39) <br>
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:Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - New Paiste Cymbals And Sounds", Modern Drummer, Jan. 1997, p. 39) <br>
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Paiste Pat Mastelotto#Pat Mastelotto|Pat Mastelotto]]
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'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' [[Pat Mastelotto#Paiste|Pat Mastelotto]]

Latest revision as of 06:14, 12 May 2025

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Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Micro Hat
Size: 8 Inch
Series: Sound Formula

Weight: Top: 250g / Bottom: 316g
Top: 251g / Bottom: 320g
Top: 256g / Bottom: 312g

Median Weight: Top: 251g (n=3) / Bottom: 316g (n=3)
Years of production: ? - ?
Sound file: Sound Formula 8" Micro Hat
Paiste's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "I doubt that many drummers would choose the 8" Micro Hats as a main hi-hat (although Pat Mastelotto has with King Crimson). They're just too small to produce anything other than a "toy cymbal" sound—which would not be acceptable for general use. On the other hand, as a special effect they could fit right into that small-cymbal trend I mentioned earlier. Placed on an auxiliary pedal, they could provide the hi-hat equivalent of a small splash cymbal—making the "miniaturization" of cymbals complete."

Review written by Rick Van Horn ("Product Close-Up - New Paiste Cymbals And Sounds", Modern Drummer, Jan. 1997, p. 39)

Artist/song where it can be heard: Pat Mastelotto