The Criticals
About
Paiste Artist Since
March 2024
Nationality
United States
Main Affiliations
The Criticals
Multi Ultra
„Joining the Paiste family is a dream come true. It’s like finally getting married to the person you’ve been dating for the last 15 years. They’re the most versatile, consistent, & musical cymbals I’ve played. Not only do they sound great live, they shine in the studio.“
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
15" Formula 602 Classic Heavy Hi-Hat
19" Formula 602 Classic Medium
22" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Ride
20" Formula 602 Classic Medium
Cymbals listed from left to right
20" PST X Swiss Medium Crash
15" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi-Hat
19" Formula 602 Classic Medium
24" 2002 Ride
20" Formula 602 Classic Medium
18" 2002 China
Cymbals listed from left to right
15" 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hat
19" Formula 602 Classic Medium
22" 2002 Ride
20" Formula 602 Classic Medium
Biography
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Chrystian discovered his passion for music at the age of 14. Since then, he taught himself to play drums, working with several bands/artists in LA including The Fontaines, Cheridomingo, Dana Williams & Leighton Meester. After moving to Nashville, he joined Multi Ultra, who are currently recording new music and touring.
Setup Cymbals
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Details
Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Fairly bright, full, forceful, clear. Medium wide range, clean mix. Fairly soft feel. Full, explosive attack with quick response. Multifunctional cymbal with full, strong crash sound and very effective, light, silvery ride character.
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Details
Sizes: 20", 22", 24"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Full, rich, warm, strong, deep, silvery. Wide range, complex mix. Responsive, even feel. Warm sparkling stick sound over a wide, deep wash. Fairly quick, strong crash sound. Extremely dynamic and lively ride cymbal, suitable for numerous musical styles.
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Details
Sizes: 14", 15"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Rich, warm, lush, deep. Wide range, complex mix. Giving and responsive feel. Broad, warm open sound. Compact, lush chick sound. Extremely versatile hi-hat, perfectly suited for dynamic, articulated playing in a wide range of styles. “They are just chunky enough, but not overpowering. They are a little more chocolaty than the classic 602s”, describes Vinnie Colaiuta.
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Details
Sizes: 14", 15"
Volume: Loud
Weight: Heavy
Sound character: Bright, powerful, crisp. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Heavy feel. Bright, cutting open sound, clear, defined closed sound. Crisp chick sound. Bright hi-hat with a wide range for articulate playing in medium loud settings to cutting power in very loud situations.
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Details
Sizes: 13", 14", 15", 17"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Medium bright, full, warm, brilliant. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Fast, responsive feel. Full, bright, energetic open sound. Sharp, full chick sound. The original, once patented, wavy bottom hi-hat design. The 17" version adds extraordinary boost, low end and crisp projection.
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