Freelance
About
Paiste Artist Since
September 2005
Nationality
United States
Main Affiliation
Freelance
Website
www.livedrumtracks.com
„Paiste is my favorite company in the universe! Not only is the product heads and shoulders above the rest, the company is a family.“
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
20" Formula 602 Classic Thin Crash
18" Signature Traditionals Thin Crash
24" Masters Deep Ride "Signature Groove"
15" Masters Dark Hi-Hat
20" Signature Traditionals Medium Light Swish
(discontinued)
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Biography
Ryan has logged in 3 albums, 4 Top-20 hits and over 750 shows as a member of Collective Soul and Paul Rogers Band. Ryan has since recorded tracks for: Pet Shop Boys, David Cook, Carrie Underwood, Debbie Gibson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Alice Cooper, American Idol, theme for S.W.A.T., and a multi-platinum international album for Greek legend Anna Vissi. Ryan is now available to add live drums to your compositions via his state of the art recording studio. The commercial facility features a 4200 sq. ft. studio with 24' ceilings, no parallel walls and reclaimed barn wood interior as well as an amazing collection of analog outboard gear and inspired instruments. Please visit: www.livedrumtracks.com
Setup Cymbals
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Details
Sizes: 24"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Heavy
Sound character: Full, rich, powerful, energetic. Fairly wide range, fairly clean mix. Very controllable and responsive feel. A clean, glassy stick over a big, deep layered wash with a touch of darkness. This is a big cymbal for big beats. Developed in co-operation with session great John "JR" Robinson.
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Details
Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Light
Sound character: Silvery, breathy, transparent. Fairly wide range, slightly complex and dense mix. Soft shimmering and velvety feel. A light crash cymbal with a definite retro character suited for many styles in that music genre.
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Details
Sizes: 14", 15"
Volume: Soft
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Dark, full, soft, multi-layered. Medium wide range, complex mix. Soft, responsive feel. Velvety sizzling open sound. Rich, dark chick sound. A sensitive hi-hat perfectly suited for light to medium heavy use within Jazz, Blues, Country and other acoustic music styles.
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