“With Sound Formula, Paiste not only sets the standard for progressive professional cymbal sound, but also creates a vehicle for our ongoing quest for original and unusual sounds.
We are currently exploring the trends towards increased interest for small sounds, exotic timbres and “traditional’ models with unusual harmonics.
Some examples of the innovative character of the Sound Formula series include small sounds (6″ Splash, 12″ Thin China).
And also exotic timbres (13″ Mega Cup Chime, 12″ Flanger Bell), and cymbals with unusual harmonics and functions (16″ Crystal Crash, 10″ Micro Hat).
Even if your main set doesn’t consist of Sound Formulas, this is the perfect cymbal line to draw from to complement your personal creativity.”
Paiste Sound Formula are one of the most loved cymbal series of the 90s, due to their amazing, bright sound and high quality, and were made from 90-96.
The metal these cymbals are made of is so valuable that, at the time the series was produced, the manufacturer was actually losing money on their production.
Because of this they were replaced by the Signature Series with a higher price tag.
Sound Formula cymbals are becoming harder and harder to find.