Formula 602 Archives - Drum Depot | UK and Cardiff Drum Store | Buy Online https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/cymbal-range/formula-602/ Drum Depot is Wales' LARGEST Drum store with over 4000 sq ft of drum gear stocking brands from Brady to Zildjian. Offering tuition & expert advice. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials 24″ Ride – P602ME24RD https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-rides/paiste-formula-602-modern-essentials-24-ride-p602me24rd/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:54:03 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=116924 Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), offering a complete new wide and dynamic sound dimension, developed in close collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to Vinnie’s uncompromising sound concepts for a wide all-round application. Formula 602 Modern Essentials cymbals combine the essence […]

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]]> Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), offering a complete new wide and dynamic sound dimension, developed in close collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to Vinnie’s uncompromising sound concepts for a wide all-round application. Formula 602 Modern Essentials cymbals combine the essence of the Formula 602 Classic Sounds models – transparency and stick definition – with the richness, warmth, darkness and a bit of complexity of the Signature Traditionals series besides providing slightly more pizzazz than its Classic Sounds siblings.

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.

Features

Weight: Medium
Volume: Medium
Sound color: Medium
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
Stick Sound: Balanced
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Long
Bell character: Separated
Feel: Medium

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]]> Paiste Formula 602 Classic 16″ Heavy Crash – P602HEAVY16 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-crashes/paiste-formula-602-classic-16-heavy-crash-p602heavy16/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:54:38 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=116857 One of the world’s most referred and legendary cymbal lines in history. Renowned and loved for its fine, pure, soft, delicate musical tone, that requires precise playing. Reintroduction of the most popular models, faithfully re-created in terms of sound and look in 2011. Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), handcrafted from start to finish […]

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]]> One of the world’s most referred and legendary cymbal lines in history. Renowned and loved for its fine, pure, soft, delicate musical tone, that requires precise playing. Reintroduction of the most popular models, faithfully re-created in terms of sound and look in 2011. Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, Formula 602 Classic Sounds cymbals produce a true, pure sound of unique clarity and consistency.

Sound Character

Bright, powerful, solid, clear. Medium wide range, clean mix. Heavy feel. Powerful, explosive attack. Multifunctional cymbal with solid, assertive crash and bright, clear ping.

Features

Weight: Heavy
Volume: Loud
Sound color: Bright
Frequency range: Medium
Frequency mix: Clean
Stick Sound: Pingy
Response Intensity: Medium
Sustain: Long
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Heavy

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]]> Paiste Formula 602 Classic 18″ Heavy Crash – P602HEAVY18 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-crashes/paiste-formula-602-classic-18-heavy-crash-p602heavy18/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:00:09 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=116840 One of the world’s most referred and legendary cymbal lines in history. Renowned and loved for its fine, pure, soft, delicate musical tone, that requires precise playing. Reintroduction of the most popular models, faithfully re-created in terms of sound and look in 2011. Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), handcrafted from start to finish […]

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]]> One of the world’s most referred and legendary cymbal lines in history. Renowned and loved for its fine, pure, soft, delicate musical tone, that requires precise playing. Reintroduction of the most popular models, faithfully re-created in terms of sound and look in 2011. Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, Formula 602 Classic Sounds cymbals produce a true, pure sound of unique clarity and consistency.

Sound Character

Bright, powerful, solid, clear. Medium wide range, clean mix. Heavy feel. Powerful, explosive attack. Multifunctional cymbal with solid, assertive crash and bright, clear ping.

Features

Weight: Heavy
Volume: Loud
Sound color: Bright
Frequency range: Medium
Frequency mix: Clean
Stick Sound: Pingy
Response Intensity: Medium
Sustain: Long
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Heavy

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]]> Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials 22″ China – P602ME22CH https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-effects/cymbals-effects-chinas/paiste-formula-602-modern-essentials-22-china-p602me22ch/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:31 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=112236 Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), offering a complete new wide and dynamic sound dimension, developed in close collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to Vinnie’s uncompromising sound concepts for a wide all-round application. Formula 602 Modern Essentials cymbals combine the essence […]

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]]> Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), offering a complete new wide and dynamic sound dimension, developed in close collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to Vinnie’s uncompromising sound concepts for a wide all-round application. Formula 602 Modern Essentials cymbals combine the essence of the Formula 602 Classic Sounds models – transparency and stick definition – with the richness, warmth, darkness and a bit of complexity of the Signature Traditionals series besides providing slightly more pizzazz than its Classic Sounds siblings.

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.

Features

Weight: Medium
Volume: Medium
Sound color: Dark
Frequency range: Wide
Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
Stick Sound: Washy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Long
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Soft

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]]> Paiste Formula 602 Classic 14″ Sound Edge Hi-Hats – P602SEHAT14 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-hi-hats/paiste-formula-602-classic-14-sound-edge-hi-hats-p602sehat14/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:39:32 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=107648 One of the world’s most referred and legendary cymbal lines in history. Renowned and loved for its fine, pure, soft, delicate musical tone, that requires precise playing. Reintroduction of the most popular models, faithfully re-created in terms of sound and look in 2011. Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), handcrafted from start to finish […]

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]]> One of the world’s most referred and legendary cymbal lines in history. Renowned and loved for its fine, pure, soft, delicate musical tone, that requires precise playing. Reintroduction of the most popular models, faithfully re-created in terms of sound and look in 2011. Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, Formula 602 Classic Sounds cymbals produce a true, pure sound of unique clarity and consistency.

Sound Character

Rich, silvery, bright, somewhat mellow. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Quick and responsive feel with a soft and warm touch. Very controllable. Full, round and energetic open sound, paired with a light and airy chick sound. Ideal for playing at moderate volume level and a wide range of studio applications.

Features

  • Sizes: 14″
  • Weight: Medium
  • Volume: Medium
  • Sound color: Bright
  • Frequency range: Wide
  • Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
  • Stick Sound: Balanced
  • Response Intensity: Lively
  • Sustain: Medium
  • Chick Sound: Medium
  • Feel: Medium

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]]> Paiste Formula 602 Classic 16″ Paper Thin Crash – P602PTHIN16 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-crashes/paiste-formula-602-classic-16-paper-thin-crash-p602pthin16/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:33:33 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=107646 One of the world’s most referred and legendary cymbal lines in history. Renowned and loved for its fine, pure, soft, delicate musical tone, that requires precise playing. Reintroduction of the most popular models, faithfully re-created in terms of sound and look in 2011. Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), handcrafted from start to finish […]

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]]> One of the world’s most referred and legendary cymbal lines in history. Renowned and loved for its fine, pure, soft, delicate musical tone, that requires precise playing. Reintroduction of the most popular models, faithfully re-created in terms of sound and look in 2011. Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, Formula 602 Classic Sounds cymbals produce a true, pure sound of unique clarity and consistency.

Sound Character

Warm, silvery, airy with a mystical touch. Medium wide range, fairly complex mix. Very soft, papery feel. Very responsive. A graceful crash cymbal for delicate, sensitive playing with light sticks, brushes, rods and hands. Well suited for mallet rolls.

Features

  • Sizes: 16″
  • Weight: Light
  • Volume: Soft
  • Sound color: Dark
  • Frequency range: Medium
  • Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
  • Stick Sound: Washy
  • Response Intensity: Lively
  • Sustain: Medium
  • Feel: Soft

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]]> Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials 18″ China – P602ME18CH https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-effects/cymbals-effects-chinas/paiste-formula-602-modern-essentials-18-china-p602me18ch/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:05:22 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=107340 Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), offering a complete new wide and dynamic sound dimension, developed in close collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to Vinnie’s uncompromising sound concepts for a wide all-round application. Formula 602 Modern Essentials cymbals combine the essence […]

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]]> Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), offering a complete new wide and dynamic sound dimension, developed in close collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to Vinnie’s uncompromising sound concepts for a wide all-round application. Formula 602 Modern Essentials cymbals combine the essence of the Formula 602 Classic Sounds models – transparency and stick definition – with the richness, warmth, darkness and a bit of complexity of the Signature Traditionals series besides providing slightly more pizzazz than its Classic Sounds siblings.

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.

Features

  • Size: 18″
  • Weight: Medium
  • Volume: Medium
  • Sound color: Dark
  • Frequency range: Wide
  • Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
  • Stick Sound: Washy
  • Response Intensity: Lively
  • Sustain: Long
  • Bell character: Integrated
  • Feel: Soft

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]]> Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials 8″ Splash – P602ME08SP https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-effects/cymbals-effects-splashes/paiste-formula-602-modern-essentials-8-splash-p602me08sp/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:24:23 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=107336 Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), offering a complete new wide and dynamic sound dimension, developed in close collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to Vinnie’s uncompromising sound concepts for a wide all-round application. Formula 602 Modern Essentials cymbals combine the essence […]

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]]> Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), offering a complete new wide and dynamic sound dimension, developed in close collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to Vinnie’s uncompromising sound concepts for a wide all-round application. Formula 602 Modern Essentials cymbals combine the essence of the Formula 602 Classic Sounds models – transparency and stick definition – with the richness, warmth, darkness and a bit of complexity of the Signature Traditionals series besides providing slightly more pizzazz than its Classic Sounds siblings.

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.”

Features

  • Sizes: 8″
  • Weight: Light
  • Volume: Medium
  • Sound color: Medium
  • Frequency range: Wide
  • Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
  • Stick Sound: Washy
  • Response Intensity: Lively
  • Sustain: Short
  • Bell character: Integrated
  • Feel: Soft

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]]> Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials 10″ Splash – P602ME10SP https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-effects/cymbals-effects-splashes/paiste-formula-602-modern-essentials-10-splash-p602me10sp/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:18:46 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=107333 Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), offering a complete new wide and dynamic sound dimension, developed in close collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to Vinnie’s uncompromising sound concepts for a wide all-round application. Formula 602 Modern Essentials cymbals combine the essence […]

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]]> Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), offering a complete new wide and dynamic sound dimension, developed in close collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to Vinnie’s uncompromising sound concepts for a wide all-round application. Formula 602 Modern Essentials cymbals combine the essence of the Formula 602 Classic Sounds models – transparency and stick definition – with the richness, warmth, darkness and a bit of complexity of the Signature Traditionals series besides providing slightly more pizzazz than its Classic Sounds siblings.

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.”

Features

  • Sizes: 10″
  • Weight: Light
  • Volume: Medium
  • Sound color: Medium
  • Frequency range: Wide
  • Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
  • Stick Sound: Washy
  • Response Intensity: Lively
  • Sustain: Short
  • Bell character: Integrated
  • Feel: Soft

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]]> Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials 14″ Hi-Hats – P602ME14HH https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-hi-hats/paiste-formula-602-modern-essentials-14-hi-hats-p602me14hh/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:49:54 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=107230 Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), offering a complete new wide and dynamic sound dimension, developed in close collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to Vinnie’s uncompromising sound concepts for a wide all-round application. Formula 602 Modern Essentials cymbals combine the essence […]

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]]> Forged from the legendary «602 Bronze» (CuSn20), offering a complete new wide and dynamic sound dimension, developed in close collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta, handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen, conceived and executed according to Vinnie’s uncompromising sound concepts for a wide all-round application. Formula 602 Modern Essentials cymbals combine the essence of the Formula 602 Classic Sounds models – transparency and stick definition – with the richness, warmth, darkness and a bit of complexity of the Signature Traditionals series besides providing slightly more pizzazz than its Classic Sounds siblings.

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.

Features

  • Sizes: 14″
  • Weight: Medium
  • Volume: Medium
  • Sound color: Medium
  • Frequency range: Wide
  • Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
  • Stick Sound: Balanced
  • Response Intensity: Lively
  • Sustain: Medium
  • Chick Sound: Pronounced
  • Feel: Medium

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