PAISTE CYMBALS - Chad Wackerman (Studio Session)

Looking for some deep-dive insight from an absolute pro for your next studio recording process? Then these words from Paiste Artist Chad Wackerman will be right up your alley.
Chad's Paiste Cymbal Setup:
14" Signature Dark Energy Hi-Hat (mk I)
18" Signature Dark Energy (mk I)
20" Signature Dark Energy (mk II)
16" Signature Dark Energy (mk I)
22" Formula 602 Modern Essentials China
Check out Chad's Paiste Artist Profile & Social Links:
▶️ www.paiste.com/en/musicians/c...
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Shoot & Cut by Martin Fähndrich (Paiste Switzerland)
Recorded & Mixed by Luki Linder (Paiste Switzerland)
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[@danlc95]

He's been a legend for decades. Always so musical and elegant.

[@dogmart]

I saw Chad play with Andy Summers in October 1990 (Charming Sankes tour) and was blown away. Incredible musicianship, stunning drumming. Been listening to Chad’s playing ever since.

[@DimitriFantini]

Chad is the reason I play Dark Energy cymbals! Got my first set in 2005 after seeing his clinic as a teenager!

[@JoaquinCorreaDrums]

Unbelievably gifted drummer. He evoques finesse and elegance always in the way he plays.

[@jamesblace5761]

Should talk less play more lol

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

Those Dark Energy cymbals really are sonic diamonds... the perfect mix of clarity, definition and and a slightly darker wash overall. I heard Chad Wackerman in the 90's with Holdsworth and it was a truly amazing gig.

[@cfyves]

I am forever a fan. I love Chad's playing... and I love hearing him speak about music

[@Markvanderwerfofficial]

Absolutely fantastic playing from Chad. I’ve been very fortunate to do lessons with him

[@davidmarsalis1522]

Chad is an amazing musician.Saw him play over here in Australia many times. They are beautiful sounding cymbals and the drums are fabulous. You could clearly play that set up in many different styles of music and it would blend in. And the guy is very humble considering what a monster of a musician he is . Says a lot about a person. One of my favourite Drummers.

[@grooveclinic]

One of the biggest mysteries of all time is how Chad Wackerman is able to stay so youthful and amazing forever...🤔

[@saveriopatriarca6654]

This Is the class.wakermann play Is drums likes a pianist.

[@lorenzmuller3542]

Love his sound, time, feel, groove, space...

[@MindTravelsChannel]

All those cymbals sound great but that china was especially delicious.

[@notasilicaanimus]

Chad just keeps getting better with age. And those cymbals sound absolutely fantastic.

[@lisaasmus3284]

My god: chad as always tasty as hell. There are only a few drummer, who catch me emotionally with there style, Chad is one of them. And the DE are simply beautiful. Im playing the Darks in 15/17/19 for 15 years and i will never change.

[@af7119]

Love that ride cymbal! I didn't know I needed another ride until I heard that cymbal. Thanks for making the best cymbals on earth!

[@raymondkarlsson9794]

I saw and heard Chad with Carl Verheyen and Alphonso Jonsson in Sweden a year ago. Never heard a more powerful and at the same time relaxed drummer live. A small room too and close up seats so we could really hear his sound.

[@aaronsparks9012]

Chad's playing just flow's the first time I've ever learned Chad's name was when he played with Frank Zappa and I've been a fan of his since nice Demo Chad!!🤯😎

[@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz]

Mr. Wackerman is one of those drummers that makes drumming look easy. Actually very motivating. Had the great privilege to see him live with the late Allan Holdsworth.

[@dogmart]

Been playing Paiste Signatures since 1989. Fantastic cymbals and hands down the best hi-hats ever.

[@k.f.241]

Beautiful sound of drums, and cymbals of course 👌🏻👏🏻 Best wishes from Croatia to Mr Wackerman!

[@mallorga1965]

What a masterful musician! And, by choosing Paiste, he reveals his great taste as well.

[@warren_r]

Always a pleasure to hear from Chad. He sounds as good as ever. And..... sorry, Paiste, I know we're supposed to talk cymbals here 😄, but holy heck, would you look at those tom shells and rims! Absolutely beautiful!

[@mallorga1965]

Agree. They're so sexy!

[@Brento44]

100% his sound! Chad by far one of the best out there!

[@byronhayes86]

So cool especially his explanation about studio sound 🙌🏻🙌🏻🔥 he sounds better than all the other guys on that kit and cymbals 👏🏻

[@robertstrobel7237]

Wise words from a Master Drummer.

[@Jay-Go]

What ABSOLUTELY gorgeous sounding cymbals.

[@jcdrums2798]

best cymbal sound in masters hands

[@fabbux]

wonderful Chad! and of course, wonderful Paiste cymbals sound. The first time i listened to Metal fatigue, really , i was surprised how wonderful sounded all set by Wackermann : for sure in '84 Chad was one step foward to everyone! Later , i had the opportunity to see Chad playing live in Roma, touring with Holdsworth; in that time his set was with 3 mini splash, little differente size, in reality they looks as mini china with those Wackermann obtained an incredible colour into his drumming. I understood how it was possible to play The devil takes in the hindmost! fantastic! of course it was not the only occasion where it was possible to see Chad playing with Allan. Different set cymbals but always incredible sound and performance. Thanks Paiste. Thanks Chad Wackermann

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

Wackerman has always had the best sounding kit IMO

[@ProDrummer]

The 2002´s have been my first cymbals i´ve ever owend as a 16 year young. When i listening back to the recordings i did with them, they sounded really amazing. Those Dark cambals saund also amazing. Dont like the 18" but i dont like 18" in general. They have a butal, thick sound to me.. not the pitch.. Chad is a legend! Paiste cymbals too.

[@MrNickDrummer]

One of the best drummers in the world playing the best cymbals in the world.

[@krioni86sa]

40 years!!!!

[@DrummerJulian]

awesome dude and amazing cymbals

[@Drumming-Life]

Everything about that kit is beautiful. Amazing.

[@rossodelpadrone]

That is Paiste!! !!

[@kreatingsound4946]

amazing. please give us the specifics of model/size/weight of cymbals you use for each live and recording specific to each song (as you mentioned) and each venue with specifics to size/dimensions/etc. and most importantly your specific reasons why for each combination. THANK YOU!

[@bdpyne]

Love the sound of those cymbals! I’ll be on the lookout for Dark Energy cymbals in my local music store.

[@westcoastdrumshop]

We love Chad, and we love Paiste!

[@tmaddrummer]

Paiste has always sounded good, but maybe not ever this good. Thank you Chad and Paiste!

[@kengagnon6192]

Excellent drummer feel and chops 🔥🔥

[@bobsondugnutt7526]

Y'all have done a serious job on the Dark Energy cymbals. Waiting for a Mark III (half lathed half unlathed) Dark Energy Ride :) The chick sound on those hi hats is so pronounced and solid it can replace any missing attack in a ride cymbal (0:25). Great stuff!!

[@adolfofrano4656]

Uno de los mejores bateristas con un toque y un sonido inconfundible!!! Y para mi con los mejores platillos!!! Paiste!!!

[@rodrigoaquino6471]

L E G E N D

[@seppoinnanen5577]

Chad The Great 🤘🤘 As an Agop man I might be at the opposite end of the cymbal vector. My over 20 years with buying/selling has earned me a great, 30 piece collection of golden sounds, the best exact cymbals to fulfill my taste. But, if you like Paiste models ( those Dark energy ones are great) then you really can rely them to be consistent from cymbal to cymbal👍

[@marcioisrael05]

Sou apaixonado pela marca também desde as linhas mais simples até às linhas mais tops ❤️ agora a minha linha favorita é Giant Beat . parabéns Paiste para mim a melhor marca de pratos do mundo .✌️ aqui falo do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@raymondkarlsson9794]

Great guiding from a legend

[@patrickbutler9744]

Wowza, what a talent

[@bismaarioseno9420]

i heard the drums here is made from the cymbals?

[@NEALBABBITT]

Incredibly responsive cymbals

[@biorythmicshifter]

What is that backing track he’s playing too? It sounds like one of his compositions, if so which one?…it’s beautiful.

[@nanceeleana]

I play all Signatures but would love to get a set of Dark Energy series. They are the cleanest cymbals I wouldn't play anything else.

[@robmiller817]

Such a great player

[@echasoemantri]

Legend!

[@RandomlyDrumming]

Consistency - that's the main advantage to other top manufacturers like Ziljdian and Sabian. I remember trying 3 different Zildjian K Heavy Rides and _every single one_ sounded different (and it was an obvious difference). Same goes for hi-hats - tried so many Ks, As, AAXs, HHXs... In my experience, Sabian tends to make their cymbals more consistently than Zildjian, but *nowhere near* as consistent as Paiste does it. You guys just rock in that department!🙂

[@dogmart]

My two Paiste heroes: Stewart Copeland and Chad Wackerman.

[@JediVieira]

I'n fan this guy !

[@GlennWilsonDrums]

Such a beautiful player 🙌

[@DonaldBarrett]

⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@jackcamp6149]

The Wackerman's are a talented family

[@user-yk8ot2yy4u]

So tasty!!!

[@vincenzovedovato4484]

TOP DRUMMER !

[@hasan_bahramian]

🌹 💞 💞

[@mikeweiser2210]

I have a wobbling hi hat as well. Bothers the SHIT outta me when I play. Tried every angle and adjusting whatever I could adjust. Still no luck

[@user-tp5wk5ns1x]

👍👍👌👌❤❤🙏🙏

[@Jay-Go]

I realize this video is a couple of years old, but do you by any chance have the weight of the ride cymbal Chad is playing in the video? How about the 18" crash?

[@ShravanSamsi]

LEEGGGEEEENNNDDDDD

[@LuigiTuazon]

If he only have a younger brother who also plays drums, that would be fantastic.

[@davidperez5089]

I only regret trading/selling some of my Paistes. Other brands I've tried never had personal attachments. Love my sig hats AND not tradicional Ride, SF cgrashes.

[@jamesblace5761]

Nice playing lol

[@demonicsweaters]

what's the song he's playing?

[@jc3drums916]

Sophie's Beach.

[@geraldmellon740]

Man he needs cymbals and drums that can keep up with him. He cant have anything getting in his way...

[@DavidMccallister65]

Are those drums the Donald J Trump series??? 🤣🤣🤣 Make Drums Gold Again

[@ClauGutierrezY]

I wish Zildjian knew how to make chinas the way Paiste does. They keep failing that class

[@scottmorehouse]

For this reason I’ve made the switch after 30+ years of drumming… couldn’t be happier and people notice the sound on gigs in a good way🙌🏼 @paiste

[@papapoodo6685]

I'm really digging this Silver Fox period!