PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually.
The Paiste PSTX Swiss 10″ HiHat is a 10″ hihat made of a combination of CuSn8 bronze and brass MS63, made with engineering production, and a traditional finish. This hihat featuring a warm rough or fuzzy sound character with a fairly narrow range, complex mix. When played this cymbal has a fairly soft and responsive feel producing a noisy open sound. With an impure chick sound.
Weight: Medium thin top / medium thin bottom
Volume: Low to medium loud
Stick Sound: Washy
Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium short
Chick Sound: Dirty, dry
Sound Character: Warm, rough, fuzzy. Fairly narrow range, complex mix. Fairly soft and responsive feel. Noisy open sound. Impure chick sound. Focused hi-hat for applications in electronic music, Hip-Hop or as an auxiliary hi-hat.
In this video you see and hear the three models in direct comparison.
Paiste distributed in Australia by Yamaha Music Australia