Finally the first video I've seen someone using the 900 series in a different style other than metal or rock. This is what I've been asking for from Paiste. I didn't like the sound it makes in the metal songs I've heard and reserved judgment because it could be the way it was EQ and mixed. Thanks for the video Rob. I like how they are darker than usual Paiste without being dry and have some of the shimmer at the end but there is a tone I hear that I don't like coming from them, I don't know how to explain what I'm hearing but I am not impressed with these cymbals. I geuss I'll have to continue saving for Modern Essentials, Signature and Master cymbals. But I am drawn to other companies that are making more affordable cymbals that are darker and musical but I just love Paiste consistency and have been loyal customer but I don't have $500 to buy the 24" Masters thin cymbal or 22" Modern Essentials ride.
Another Rob here who loves 19" and 17" crashes. I have a 19" PST7 thin crash which sounds just awesome. Just ordered a 19" 900 crash last week and gonna have to get a 17 to go with it. Thx for the great videos bro...your other video on the 900 series helped me make up my mind to get one. God bless!
Nice playing Rob - good selection in terms of sizes especially the crashes, some of the videos on TH-cam don't seem to compliment the sound of these cymbals but they sounded good in this video
After a couple more listens I love those Paistes even more and your playing was inspired. Didn't know that you favor shag-bark hickory drumsticks though.
Honestly this video does not do the 15" Heavy Hihats justice at all.. just bought a pair.. This is the BEST hi-hat I have owned.. and I have owned them all!.. spent last weekend with them.. used them for 2 different studio sessions, and MAN! They are simply incredible!.. in the last session the producer came to me after doing 3 minutes of sound check and said: "MAN! what hats are those??.. they are the best "out of the box" sounding hi-hats I have EVER heard! They sound like.. well. like a hi-hat should!" .. and I agreed!.. he immediately ordered a pair for the him self.. no hes not a drummer.. he just wanted to bring them for all recording session in the future. They are now my nr. 1 hi-hat pair.. I have 8 others, including expensive vintage hats.. these though.. beat em all! HIGHLY recommended.. get em before Paiste realizes what they did, and move the model to the signature series and triples the price!
note: these have the wrong name.. "heavy" is actually misleading.. they WILL do hard rock and so on.. but actually the top is only medium in weight.. so it gives them snap, crispyness, low-end and simply a dynamic beautiful sound.. I especially like the smooth creamy stick definition when played with the shoulder of the stick.. love them. Can be used for anything ...
That's some pretty slick playing! Even with headphones you really can't tell how a cymbal really sounds, they didn't sound bad but you really have to try cymbals out yourself with your own touch or you're setting yourself up for disappointment.
If I’m being honest Rob. I really like the sound of your original cymbal set up better. I am a Sabian guy, have been my whole career, but the Paiste signature cymbals have always sounded nice to me. The 19” 900 crash has a really nice timber. The ride is okay as well. Not sure about the splash or the 17” crash. This is the first listen, I’ll look forward to the full review on Fri. Great playing as always BTW, keep up the good work.
Wow! I've never been a Paiste guy. Always thought they were too bright for my taste. However these sound nice and dark, yet cut like crazy, which has been a Paiste trademark. These would fit into so many playing situations. Love the sound of these, especially coupled with your great playing. Thanks for posting this Rob!
So I'm looking to get new cymbals to replace the pst3s I've had for ages and I can't decide between getting a set of the 900s or pst7s. They both sound very good.
Nice! I have my eye on the 16 heavy crash. The china and 15 hats look nice too. Plus this series is quite affordable and looks nice (natural ones at least...)
Hey Rob, I've got a set of 14" soundedge 900's on order to check out... I've been using 2002 black soundedge for 30 years but need to change due to cracking!! Do you find the 900's to sound tinny & cheap as they are half the price of any 2002 soundedge hats? Any feedback would be great as I have to wait another 2 weeks for them to arrive ... thanks, love your videos... very cool & funky 👍
Nice Rob. I believe that you can make any cymbal sound like soild gold with the style and finesse of your playing. The the close up on the sticks at the end showed how much of a beast those sticks are. My question is, the kit that your using for the review the gig maker or birch customs? Sounded sweet.
tdrum21 I totally agree with you. You can sit a talented player like Rob at a cheap set and he'd make em sound awesome and you can also sit a new drummer at a high end kit and they'd make em sound like a beginner drum set.
Beatdown, what kind of sticks are those? I know you mentioned them in a previous video, but I've forgotten. I'm having trouble finding resilient sticks. These obviously have that quality
+Nicholas Petitjean These are the Vic Firth Carlock Signature sticks. They're an acquired taste because of the design of that tiny tip and thin taper, but I love em.
Rob Brown Yeah, I usually prefer thicker sticks. Lately, though, I've been trying to expand my tastes. And Vic Firth does make one hell of a stick. I'll check 'em out. Thanks and keep grooving man. I always look forward to watching your new vids
Bonham Knievel Chinas were made to be played like a ride, with the bell upwards. There is no right/wrong way to have it though, it's all preference, I like mine with the outer folds downwards like most metal players.
mike pk666 in my opinion it's better that way. As a metal drummer I tend to break it when it's not like that. And I have wuhan China's so they break really easily
Forget the cymbals, that was some GREAT PLAYING ! lol
You played the hell out this loop track. Them cymbals sound good
Finally the first video I've seen someone using the 900 series in a different style other than metal or rock. This is what I've been asking for from Paiste. I didn't like the sound it makes in the metal songs I've heard and reserved judgment because it could be the way it was EQ and mixed.
Thanks for the video Rob. I like how they are darker than usual Paiste without being dry and have some of the shimmer at the end but there is a tone I hear that I don't like coming from them, I don't know how to explain what I'm hearing but I am not impressed with these cymbals. I geuss I'll have to continue saving for Modern Essentials, Signature and Master cymbals. But I am drawn to other companies that are making more affordable cymbals that are darker and musical but I just love Paiste consistency and have been loyal customer but I don't have $500 to buy the 24" Masters thin cymbal or 22" Modern Essentials ride.
Beautiful sounding cymbals. Not that I would expect anything less from Paiste..!
Another Rob here who loves 19" and 17" crashes. I have a 19" PST7 thin crash which sounds just awesome. Just ordered a 19" 900 crash last week and gonna have to get a 17 to go with it. Thx for the great videos bro...your other video on the 900 series helped me make up my mind to get one. God bless!
Cymbals sound really nice Rob. Sweet drumming!
Un-Bagging is cool, gets me anxious. wish i could have those.
either the hihat is that good or your touch on the hihat that makes them sounds so good, great drumming man, love em!!!
david romano I'd guess both
+david romano Thanks man 🙂👊🏽Full review up on Friday
can't wait to hear what your take is... I think they are great.. ooooooh, and the sticks are still hangin in there!!!!!!
Nice playing Rob - good selection in terms of sizes especially the crashes, some of the videos on TH-cam don't seem to compliment the sound of these cymbals but they sounded good in this video
Love that China rob keep doin what your doing man
After a couple more listens I love those Paistes even more and your playing was inspired. Didn't know that you favor shag-bark hickory drumsticks though.
1:40 "NOICE!
Ordering mine this weekend. Stoked
Honestly this video does not do the 15" Heavy Hihats justice at all.. just bought a pair.. This is the BEST hi-hat I have owned.. and I have owned them all!.. spent last weekend with them.. used them for 2 different studio sessions, and MAN! They are simply incredible!.. in the last session the producer came to me after doing 3 minutes of sound check and said: "MAN! what hats are those??.. they are the best "out of the box" sounding hi-hats I have EVER heard! They sound like.. well. like a hi-hat should!" .. and I agreed!.. he immediately ordered a pair for the him self.. no hes not a drummer.. he just wanted to bring them for all recording session in the future. They are now my nr. 1 hi-hat pair.. I have 8 others, including expensive vintage hats.. these though.. beat em all! HIGHLY recommended.. get em before Paiste realizes what they did, and move the model to the signature series and triples the price!
note: these have the wrong name.. "heavy" is actually misleading.. they WILL do hard rock and so on.. but actually the top is only medium in weight.. so it gives them snap, crispyness, low-end and simply a dynamic beautiful sound.. I especially like the smooth creamy stick definition when played with the shoulder of the stick.. love them. Can be used for anything ...
That's some pretty slick playing! Even with headphones you really can't tell how a cymbal really sounds, they didn't sound bad but you really have to try cymbals out yourself with your own touch or you're setting yourself up for disappointment.
Great video Rob thanks for sharing they sound really good
Killer playing and a beautiful taste for what these cymbals really sound like it! I dig them!!
And they're NOT expensive. Pretty awesome value
Great vid. Thanks for the insight. Looking to expand my Paiste cymbal set, this helped.
+ShotStoppa Full review up this Friday, man. Stay tuned
You have a basement! I live in L.A.! They don't know what a basement is!!
If I’m being honest Rob. I really like the sound of your original cymbal set up better. I am a Sabian guy, have been my whole career, but the Paiste signature cymbals have always sounded nice to me. The 19” 900 crash has a really nice timber. The ride is okay as well. Not sure about the splash or the 17” crash. This is the first listen, I’ll look forward to the full review on Fri. Great playing as always BTW, keep up the good work.
Wow! I've never been a Paiste guy. Always thought they were too bright for my taste. However these sound nice and dark, yet cut like crazy, which has been a Paiste trademark. These would fit into so many playing situations. Love the sound of these, especially coupled with your great playing. Thanks for posting this Rob!
+Gretschnut Full review up soon, man. Spoiler alert...they're purdy nice!
So I'm looking to get new cymbals to replace the pst3s I've had for ages and I can't decide between getting a set of the 900s or pst7s. They both sound very good.
Está série 900 de pratos da Paiste são muito tops .sou fã dessa linha e consertesa meus próximos pratos vai ser essa série 🤘😁👍. Valeu
Nice! I have my eye on the 16 heavy crash. The china and 15 hats look nice too. Plus this series is quite affordable and looks nice (natural ones at least...)
+hillie47 I didn't expect to like these 15" Heavy Hats as much as I did, man. Full review up soon
great cymbals
Hey Rob, I've got a set of 14" soundedge 900's on order to check out... I've been using 2002 black soundedge for 30 years but need to change due to cracking!! Do you find the 900's to sound tinny & cheap as they are half the price of any 2002 soundedge hats? Any feedback would be great as I have to wait another 2 weeks for them to arrive ... thanks, love your videos... very cool & funky 👍
+Drummer Boy I'll have a full review up on Friday, man. I will say, though, that I dig these 15" heavy hats a LOT more than I expected
Rob Brown cool, I've got the notification bell on... look forward to your review 👍
Nice Rob. I believe that you can make any cymbal sound like soild gold with the style and finesse of your playing. The the close up on the sticks at the end showed how much of a beast those sticks are. My question is, the kit that your using for the review the gig maker or birch customs? Sounded sweet.
+Ross Rinkenbaugh This is my Stage Birch kit.
Rob Brown nice
Good demonstration of its not the equipment but the player, a good player can make anything at least sound decent.
tdrum21 I totally agree with you. You can sit a talented player like Rob at a cheap set and he'd make em sound awesome and you can also sit a new drummer at a high end kit and they'd make em sound like a beginner drum set.
Thanks man
I am curious. Do you get to keep those? Or do you return them after review?
Jay Sheeler pretty sure he keeps them.
+Jay Sheeler Noooooo. I don't keep these. I have them for a week and a bit, then they go back.
they sent me some alpha series to test and review once I sent them back also. didnt like them anyways
Rob Brown Thank you I really enjoy your videos man!
Zildjian s series thoughts?
When you are sponsored by a company , do you get to keep the stuff that they send you or you have to send them back?
Holy Crap Man! You are one blessed man lol
+Nitroniac 82 Yup 😊🙏🏽
1:40 Something for your Aussie fans?
Beatdown, what kind of sticks are those? I know you mentioned them in a previous video, but I've forgotten. I'm having trouble finding resilient sticks. These obviously have that quality
+Nicholas Petitjean These are the Vic Firth Carlock Signature sticks. They're an acquired taste because of the design of that tiny tip and thin taper, but I love em.
Rob Brown Yeah, I usually prefer thicker sticks. Lately, though, I've been trying to expand my tastes. And Vic Firth does make one hell of a stick. I'll check 'em out. Thanks and keep grooving man. I always look forward to watching your new vids
ok man!
When you're watching 80's porn and add drums
Rob if you want to donate some old stuff to a fellow drummer in need I am not to proud :) Cali fires wrecked me.
I just want Carl Palmer in the start of the video saying "it's a beautiful day here in Canada"
Xmas came early for Beatdown Brown ..LOl
Idk
He put the china upside-down
Bonham Knievel right side up technically
mike pk666 how is it right side up. Your supposed to hit it on the part that bends down so I was told
Bonham Knievel Chinas were made to be played like a ride, with the bell upwards.
There is no right/wrong way to have it though, it's all preference, I like mine with the outer folds downwards like most metal players.
mike pk666 in my opinion it's better that way. As a metal drummer I tend to break it when it's not like that. And I have wuhan China's so they break really easily
Bonham Knievel Wuhan's are the best N/A
In all honesty they sound OK...But I wouldn't buy them, to me they just seem to be lacking something...2002 are totally they way to go
You play cool and slow with plenty of precision with a backbeat narrow and hard to master.
+padistedor That's a very poetic compliment man! Thanks 🙂🇨🇦
Rob Brown no problem man, I was quoting Jim Morrison but that's what came to mind when I was listening to you play so there you go. 😀🇺🇸