Roy Martin

Modern English

Roy Martin

About

Paiste Artist Since
January 2003

Nationality
United Kingdom

Main Affiliations
Modern English
Sari Schorr
Connie Lush

Website
roymartin.co.uk

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„I’ve played on ALL makes of cymbals. Paiste are the classiest sounding cymbals I’ve ever found. Playing the Dark Energy’s was the turning point for me. When I heard them in 2003, I ONLY wanted to play Paiste. The support I get is equal to the cymbals; first class.. I am honoured that the company consider me worthy of being part of the family. “

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Biography

Liverpool born drummer Roy Martin has led an eclectic career freelancing worldwide for 30 years. Touring and recording around the globe with artists from post punk indie legends; Modern English and soul diva Aretha Franklin to guitar hero Snowy White, pop/soul singer-songwriter James Morrison and multi- platinum selling French superstar Patricia Kaas, amongst many others. . . . He is a proud endorser of Paiste cymbals since 2003.

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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: 16", 17", 18", 19"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Light

    Sound character: Dark body, full frequency spectrum, brilliant highs. Very wide range, complex, pleasing musical mix. Immediate, sensitive response, strong attack, controllable spread, even, layered fade. This crash combines silky, soft qualities with energy and projection for an incredibly versatile application range. Also extremely well suited as suspended cymbals and for mallet rolls.

  • Sounds
  • Details

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

    Sound character: Aggressive, bright, energetic, trashy. Medium range, complex mix. Responsive feel, explosive attack. Powerful, cutting effect cymbal for exotic accents. A good cymbal for noisy crash riding at higher volume levels.

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