Hideki Aoyama

Independent

Hideki Aoyama

About

Paiste Artist Since
January 2006

Nationality
Japan

Main Affiliations
Independent
Baby Metal

Other Affiliations
JAM Project
B'z

Website
twitter.com

„I can’t think anything other than Paiste. It’s the strongest cymbals in the world. I will play them throughout my life.“

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Biography

Hideki Aoyama was born on August 29, 1986 as the 2nd son of Jun Aoyama, Japanese famous recording and live drummer. He started playing the drums like his father from 14 years old on and made his debut in 2006. He acts as a support drummer, playing rock music mainly, but proves his versatility in various kinds of music.

Setup Cymbals

Only standard models appear in this section.
  • Details

    Sizes: 14"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Light

    Sound character: Earthy, warm, dry, washy. Fairly narrow range, complex mix. Soft, giving and responsive feel. Depending on how aggressively you tighten the pair, they offer a range from dry, trashy hi-hat sounds to shattering, noisy-washy crash effects.

  • Sounds
  • 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.

  • Sounds
  • Details

    Sizes: 14"
    Volume: Loud
    Weight: Heavy

    Sound character: Bright, full, brilliant. Wide range, balanced, clean mix. Slightly heavy feel. Clear, full open sound. Cutting, precise chick sound. Good for heavier playing.

  • Sounds