Effects- Drum Depot | UK and Cardiff Drum Store | Buy Online https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/product-category/cymbals/cymbals-effects/cymbals-effects-effects/ 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, 16 Jul 2026 21:01:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 Paiste PSTX 18″ Swiss Flanger Crash – PSTXSWFLCR18 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-effects/cymbals-effects-effects/paiste-pstx-18-swiss-flanger-crash-pstxswflcr18/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:05:37 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=120025 PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand […]

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]]> PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand out due to their distinct character and concept.

Sound Character

Exotic, warm, fluttering slightly tinny. Medium range, complex mix. Flabby feel. Very responsive, and quick fading. Extraordinary, explosive sound where precise accents are needed in many styles of music. Also well-suited for hand playing.

Features

  • Sizes: 18″
  • Weight: Light
  • Volume: Soft
  • Sound colour: Medium
  • Frequency range: Medium
  • Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
  • Stick Sound: Washy
  • Response Intensity: Lively
  • Sustain: Short
  • Bell character: Integrated
  • Feel: Soft

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]]> Paiste PSTX DJ’s 45 12″ Ride – PSTXDJ12RD https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-effects/cymbals-effects-effects/paiste-pstx-djs-45-12-ride-pstxdj12rd/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:39:11 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=112571 PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand […]

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]]> PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand out due to their distinct character and concept.

Sound Character

Bright, warm, crisp. Narrow range, clean mix. Light feel. Crisp, bell-like stick sound. Dry, full, warm, distinct bell. Snappy edge accents. Unique, minimalistic ride for articulate playing.

Features

Weight: Medium
Volume: Medium
Sound color: Bright
Frequency range: Narrow
Frequency mix: Clean
Stick Sound: Balanced
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Medium
Bell character: Integrated
Feel: Soft

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]]> Paiste PSTX DJ’s 45 12″ Hi-Hats – PSTXDJ12HH https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-effects/cymbals-effects-effects/paiste-pstx-djs-45-12-hi-hats-pstxdj12hh/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:29:30 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=112569 PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand […]

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]]> PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand out due to their distinct character and concept.

Sound Character

Warm, defined with strong presence. Fairly narrow range, complex mix. Balanced feel, very responsive. Distinct, dry stick sound. Muted, trashy, hissing open sound. Crisp, dry, clapping chick. Lively, dynamic hi-hat that also works well as an auxiliary hi-hat.

Features

Weight: Medium
Volume: Medium
Sound color: Medium
Frequency range: Narrow
Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
Stick Sound: Washy
Response Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Short
Chick Sound: Medium
Feel: Medium

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]]> Paiste PSTX DJ’s 45 12″ Crash – PSTXDJ12CR https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-effects/cymbals-effects-effects/paiste-pstx-djs-45-12-crash-pstxdj12cr/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:23:23 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=112566 PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand […]

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]]> PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand out due to their distinct character and concept.

Sound Character

Exotic, warm, trashy. Medium wide range, complex mix. Quick response with short decay. Soft feel. Fast, explosive cymbal with dirty fizz for short, quick accents. Also well suited as exotic effect cymbal in larger setups.

Features

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

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]]> Paiste PSTX 18″ Swiss Medium Crash – PSTXSWMCR18 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-effects/cymbals-effects-effects/paiste-pstx-18-swiss-medium-crash-pstxswmcr18/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:41:47 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=107496 PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand […]

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]]> PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand out due to their distinct character and concept.

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.

Features

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

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]]> Paiste PSTX 20″ Swiss Medium Crash – PSTXSWMCR20 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-effects/cymbals-effects-effects/paiste-pstx-20-swiss-medium-crash-pstxswmcr20/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:52:49 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=104913 PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand […]

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]]> PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand out due to their distinct character and concept.

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.

Features

  • Size: 20″
  • Weight: Medium
  • Volume: Medium
  • Sound colour: Medium
  • Frequency range: Medium
  • Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
  • Stick Sound: Washy
  • Response Intensity: Lively
  • Sustain: Medium
  • Bell character: Integrated
  • Feel: Medium

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]]> Paiste PSTX 14″ Swiss Flanger Crash – PSTXSWFLCR14 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-effects/cymbals-effects-effects/paiste-pstx-14-swiss-flanger-crash-pstxswflcr14/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:49:56 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=104910 PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand […]

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]]> PSTX is a complete collection of extremely affordable effect cymbals. The core of the PSTX is made up of the Swiss models, cymbals that achieve a noisy, dirty, trashy sound quality by the use of specific layouts and varied sizes for the holes. Their silky surface distinguishes the cymbals visually. The aluminum Pure Bells stand out due to their distinct character and concept.

Sound Character

Exotic, warm, fluttering slightly tinny. Medium range, complex mix. Flabby feel. Very responsive, and quick fading. Extraordinary, explosive sound where precise accents are needed in many styles of music. Also well-suited for hand playing.

Features

  • Sizes: 14″
  • Weight: Light
  • Volume: Soft
  • Sound colour: Medium
  • Frequency range: Medium
  • Frequency mix: Rough/Complex/Rich
  • Stick Sound: Washy
  • Response Intensity: Lively
  • Sustain: Short
  • Bell character: Integrated
  • Feel: Soft

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]]> Meinl Pure Alloy Custom 18” Trash China – PAC18TRCH https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-effects/cymbals-effects-chinas/meinl-pure-alloy-custom-18-trash-china-pac18trch/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:53:35 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=92328 This Trash China features holes throughout and speaks quickly, accurately, and without much effort. Working at all levels from soft accents to blistering smashes, the hole cut-outs give this china an authentic and refined voice with a short sustain. Features Diameter: 18″ Series: Pure Alloy Custom Cymbal Type: Trash China Weight: Medium Thin Made in: […]

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This Trash China features holes throughout and speaks quickly, accurately, and without much effort. Working at all levels from soft accents to blistering smashes, the hole cut-outs give this china an authentic and refined voice with a short sustain.

Features

  • Diameter: 18″
  • Series: Pure Alloy Custom
  • Cymbal Type: Trash China
  • Weight: Medium Thin
  • Made in: Germany
  • Material: Pure Alloy
  • Shaping: Computerized Hammering
  • Finish: Smoked-Bronze, Brilliant
  • Music Style: Rock, Pop, Fusion, R&B, Reggae, Studio
  • Character: Complex, Full-bodied, Musical, Sensitive, Smooth, Warm
  • Sustain: Medium to Short
  • Volume: Medium to Low
  • Timbre: Mid-Bright
  • Pitch: High-Mid
  • Lathe: Pinpoint

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]]> Sabian HHX Complex 17” O-Zone Crash – 11700XCN https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-effects/cymbals-effects-effects/sabian-hhx-complex-17-o-zone-crash-11700xcn/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:49:50 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=88002 The combination of the O-Zone design on a thin weight HHX Complex crash, is the exact combination needed for an “in your face” crash/effects cymbal.  This model is very quick and aggressive, but also with a softer side that makes it ideal for a normal crash cymbal as well.  The odd sized offering of 17″ […]

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]]> The combination of the O-Zone design on a thin weight HHX Complex crash, is the exact combination needed for an “in your face” crash/effects cymbal.  This model is very quick and aggressive, but also with a softer side that makes it ideal for a normal crash cymbal as well.  The odd sized offering of 17″ and 19″  also adds to the individuality of this HHX Complex model.

Features

  • Cymbal Size: 17″
  • Weight: Thin
  • Volume: General
  • Timbre: Dark
  • Material: B20
  • Finish: Traditional

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]]> Sabian HHX Complex 18” Aero Crash – 118XACN https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/shop/cymbals/cymbals-effects/cymbals-effects-effects/sabian-hhx-complex-18-aero-crash-118xacn/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:48:48 +0000 https://www.drumdepot.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=88000 Aero meets Complex!  SABIAN has brought their popular Aero crash design to HHX Complex.  Boosted highs and just the right amount of darkness and lows that HHX Complex is known for.   Using trickle down technology gleaned from years of developing some of the world’s top selling cymbals lines like Evolution, Legacy, and even Artisan, SABIAN […]

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]]> Aero meets Complex!  SABIAN has brought their popular Aero crash design to HHX Complex.  Boosted highs and just the right amount of darkness and lows that HHX Complex is known for.  

Using trickle down technology gleaned from years of developing some of the world’s top selling cymbals lines like Evolution, Legacy, and even Artisan, SABIAN HHX Complex is a line of exquisitely dark cymbals. These cymbals employ a combination of HH and HHX hammering, a raw bell, and a number of the aforementioned proprietary techniques – resulting in the richest and sweetest rides and crashes, and the fattest sets of Hats SABIAN has ever produced.  

Features

  • Cymbal Size: 18″
  • Feel: Medium-Loose
  • Weight: Thin
  • Volume: General
  • Timbre: Bright
  • Material: B20
  • Finish: Traditional

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