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Charlie Koryn

Incantation

Charlie Koryn

About

Paiste Artist Since
December 2021

Nationality
United States

Main Affiliations
Incantation
Ascended Dead
Morbid Angel

Website
www.charliekoryn.com

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„The legendary sound of Paiste cymbals is truly untouchable. It’s an honor to be a part of the Paiste family along with some of my musical heroes.“

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Biography

Charlie Koryn is a drummer and audio engineer from San Diego, California. He is best known in the extreme music community for his work with Ascended Dead, Incantation, and Skeletal Remains. Charlie does session work for many artists, and he actively tours the world showcasing his art. In addition to being an active drummer, Charlie teaches privately and works as a freelance audio engineer in Portland, OR.

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Only standard models appear in this section.

2002 Power Ride
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    Sizes: 20", 22"
    Volume: Loud
    Weight: Heavy

    Sound character: Bright, full, clean, energetic, strong. Fairly narrow range, fairly clean mix. Heavy response, controllable feel. Big, clean, glassy ping over a dry, dark and bell-like wash. The classic power ride sound for mainly Rock and Metal applications.

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2002 Crash

RUDE China
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    Sizes: 18"
    Volume: Loud
    Weight: Heavy

    Sound character: Dark, full, raw, energetic. Wide range, complex mix. Heavy feel, fairly controllable, very explosive crash sound. Extremely loud, nasty china for higher volume playing.

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RUDE Novo China
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    Sizes: 18", 20"
    Volume: Loud
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Bright, silky, metallic, full, slightly trashy and very powerful. Wide range, fairly clean mix. Comfortable, responsive and somewhat soft feel. Exotic type of china that also offers the sound and function of a crash cymbal. Its unique shape makes both the bell and downward turned china edge accessible at once. Provides a strong, sizzling and deep layered china sound that is perfectly suited for any styles of Rock music and for other unique applications and percussive settings.

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Signature Dark Crisp Hi-Hat

2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hat

2002 Novo China
  • Details

    Sizes: 18", 20"
    Volume: Loud
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Very bright, slightly trashy, full, exotic. Wide range, complex mix. Fast, responsive, explosive crash, loud, clear defined bell. Very unique, versatile china for flexible application.

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