Paiste Signature Dark Energy Ride Mark II 20"

A fusion of darkness, energy, projection and brilliance. Very wide range, complex, musical mix. Responsive feel, extremely controllable. Woody, silvery, spanky ping over crunchy, thriving wash. Extremely versatile, flexible ride for wide ranging application in modern blended music styles.

Introduction: 2004

"New Signature Class": The elitist concept for this new class of cymbals allows us to use ultimate artistic freedom in the creation of cymbal sound. It calls for absolutee exclusivity, total individuality, full concentration on the individual cymbal's characteristics and complete freedom from the sonic constraints of a series personality. These are ultimate cymbal creations that defy categorization. They represent the highest state of the art in Paiste cymbal sound and quality.

The "Mark X" Principle: As we create cymbals of certain sound character and dynamic functionality, we allow ourselves the option of creating variations on that basic theme. These variations are then designated "Mark I", "Mark II", and so on. With this principle, we give ourselves another release from commonality and thus freedom to explore cymbal sound wherever it may lead us.
"Dark Energy": The initial set of cymbals to populate the "New Signature Class" are designated "Dark Energy". Created as a "fusion" of the fundamental characteristics of "Signature" and "Traditionals", "Dark Energy" cymbals combine depth, darkness, total musicality and complex harmonics with brilliance, richness and projection. In addition, their functional range encompasses the sheer impossible combination of ultimate dynamic control and strength in projection.