Ice Cream Band
About
„For me, Paiste has always been the gold standard of sound — a perfect fusion of heritage and innovation. My musical taste was shaped by legends like John Bonham and Ian Paice, and it was through their playing that I discovered the incredible energy and crystalline clarity that only Paiste can provide. Whether I'm in the studio or performing in a stadium, these cymbals offer an uncompromising level of musicality and precision. Paiste isn't just an instrument; it's the definitive voice that allows me to express my musical identity without limits.“
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
15" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi-Hat
14" PST X Swiss Flanger Stack
20" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Ride
8" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Splash
16" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash
6" Signature Splash
10" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Splash
18" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash
18" Formula 602 Modern Essentials China
18" PST X Swiss Thin Crash
Biography
Konstantin Zimarin is an Almaty-based drummer known for his signature style and focus on a solid, musical groove. His primary focus is his own project, Ice Cream Band, where Konstantin defines a modern sound for the big stage. Throughout his professional career, he has collaborated with key regional artists, including Medeu Orynbayev, Dilnaz Akhmadieva, Buhar Jerreau, and Orda Band. Konstantin has also contributed to indie projects such as Some Toir and Maxim Sergeich.
Setup Cymbals
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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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Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Full, warm, brilliant, shimmering, deep. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Quick response, fairly soft feel. Rich, strong crash sound with open low end and shimmering highs. Very versatile, responsive crash cymbal suitable for numerous musical styles.
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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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Sizes: 18", 22"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Dark, warm, strong, exotic, sizzling, earthy. Wide range, slightly complex and dense mix. Fairly soft, responsive feel. Great for explosive, strong, dark accents. Complex, washy ride sound. A modern China cymbal with a wide spectrum for various musical applications. “The China is nearly smooth”, states Vinnie Colaiuta.
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Details
Sizes: 10", 8"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Light
Sound character: Warm, airy, snarling, silvery. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Soft feel with a very responsive, explosive splash sound. Low tuned effect cymbal for lively accents in moderate volume. Well suited for hand-playing. Vinnie Colaiuta explains: “They are sweet, they are these kind of punctuation marks in the background.”
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Sizes: 12", 14", 16", 18"
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.
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