Paiste PST X Swiss Flanger Cymbal Stack 18"

Paiste PST X Swiss Flanger Cymbal Stack 18" – Aggressive Trash-Hat Sound

The Paiste PST X Swiss Flanger Stack delivers a distinctive "lo-fi" cymbal voice designed for drummers seeking unconventional, cutting-edge tones. This 18" pair features perforated surfaces that eliminate airlock and create a complex, distorted frequency response ideal for modern metal, electronic, and experimental music. The Swiss hole pattern interaction produces a natural flanging effect with a shimmering, industrial character that sits perfectly between a traditional hi-hat and pure white noise.

Played as a stacked pair, these cymbals offer remarkable versatility in tone control. Adjust your clutch tension to dial in anything from a dry, trashy "chick" to a shattering, noisy wash. The naturally choked sustain ensures short, controlled decay—perfect for surgical staccato accents that cut through dense mixes without muddying your groove. Built from Paiste's PST X aluminum-copper alloy, this stack delivers warm, earthy character with low-to-medium volume and thin weight for responsive playability.

Key Features

• 18" perforated cymbal pair with Swiss hole pattern design
• Variable crunch response from dry chick to aggressive wash depending on clutch tension
• Natural flanging effect from cymbal-to-cymbal vibration interaction
• Short, controlled sustain for staccato accents and articulate definition
• Thin-weight construction in PST X aluminum-copper alloy
• Low-to-medium volume with warm, earthy, dry tonal character
• Ideal for metal, electronic, experimental, and modern music styles
• Functions as secondary hi-hat or aggressive stack application