Vinnie Colaiuta Plays Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials

[@farshimelt]

I love the clarity of the ride. No matter how fast he plays it, you can hear every stroke and the tone of the China is exceptional. Most of them sound like gongs or trash can lids, this one sounds like a musical instrument.

[@TimShahady]

I work for Paiste and can promise you it is not about money. We do not pay artists to play our cymbals. Vinnie heard some cymbals and wanted to learn more. It was well over a year of hanging out and playing cymbals before any endorsement talk was happening. This is a move based on sound, and sound alone.

[@pacmanlp8876]

hahaha. Yeah, right.

[@Interwurlitzer]

If only half of this is actually factual we re satisfied going to bed every night

[@Remy-zh7jo]

I've owned a 18" modern essentials crash for about 3 years now, and its insanely versatile. Never gets in the way of the music.

[@davidcurtis4478]

I love the sound of these cymbals. I got the 22" ride (Modern Essentials) and I'm just blown away, love it! Thanks Vinnie and Paiste for a great Cymbal!

[@misfit2022]

Yeah that 22” ride sounds lovely

[@kevingomez8735]

That’s what I want next, recently purchased an 18” and 14” hats ,love ‘em!!!!!!!!!!

[@juanexpo]

Good video. Two priceless moments: - His explanation about the making of the china. - His explanation about naming the cymbal line. Thanks Paiste and Vinnie.

[@Monsterdrumma]

Just tried these cymbals and man they are amazing! They play like butter, so smooth, great tone and feel soft, perfect cymbals honestly!

[@randolphpatterson5061]

Vinnie teamed with Zildjian some years ago, and they came up with his A Customs, which sounded brilliant & breathy. But I've always been a fan of the old 602's, and these have everything that the A Customs had, plus a lot of much-desired depth & girth. Please don't tell my wife what I'm going to spend on these. And don't wake me up.

[@Drumhead10100]

The control he has of his sticks, which are pretty heavy, to be able to produce such a light ride sound is astounding.

[@robmadore1]

I thought the intro he was going to say "I'm Vinnie Colauita and I am God".

[@bandfromtheband9445]

HAH!!! Now that would have been a Trainwreck, for sure!

[@manuelfontana8283]

After the first 10 seconds of that sharprideheavyfunky groove I fainted. Just too much for my poor brain

[@mwanichi]

LOL!

[@ejalpa9633]

Hahaha... LoL 🤣

[@mikey-mike8301]

Nah! Vinnie is a Born Again Christian and knows from where his incredible talents comes from. His name is Jesus!

[@JaydonTobler]

endorsed by zildjian: develops A customs endorsed by paiste: develops 602 ModEss

[@OrlandoFuriosoBaroqueOpera2.0]

True. He told me, in my car back at his hotel in Bordeaux around 1995, that, without knowing it, he thought he was already searching the Paiste kind of sound. Because he treid our some Signatures in my drumshop where he came to visit as he was playing with Patitucci the nigt before. He said "I will come to see you, I keep your card". He did come !!! Saw him again around 2013 and I asked "do you remember in my car in Bordeaux after the Patitucci gig ?" He said "YES !!! Those Paiste was already in my head but I didn't know their product at all...Only their image. He is such a nice guy and a monster of course...

[@dougmasters681]

The best 15” hats I’ve every played and owned.

[@mr.asartspace6192]

Awesome cymbals. Haven't purchased a Paiste cymbals that I didn't like. I've cracked a few over the years and need to replace them soon. Won't use anything else but these fine cymbals. Vinnie blows me away every time I see or hear a performance of his. Amazing drummer!!

[@jimburleson1530]

One of the best drummers in the world playing the best cymbals in the world. Paiste all the way. Always consistent.

[@jamesberlo4298]

they hit a Grand Slam developing this line in every aspect, its great they still offer some original Formula 602's , especially for those that dreamed of them but never thought they would ever get to own them.

[@MatthewMcClellan]

I can’t imagine ever being happier with a ride cymbal than I am with my 22” 602 Modern Essentials. I first played it two years ago at GearFest, and was floored.

[@mjm5081]

I'm a Zildjian guy but I enjoyed every note of this video!

[@bandfromtheband9445]

I used to be. Not anymore. The Swiss and German companies seem to be far better for the types of cymbals I'm listening out for. That's not to say that I will never go back to Zildjian again. I had a 19" A-Zildjian Crash cymbal that I dearly loved, but my :manager" at the time sold it to someone who got burned in one of his Coke deals!!!! However, that is NOT why I switched companies. It was just an unfortunate coincidence at the time....

[@misfit2022]

M J M Some of my friends are but I have never got on with them as I like the brightness of Paiste but I know engineers prefer Zildjian as the brightness on Paiste can be difficult to control they say. Zildjian suits metal drummers but I have never been a metal drummer although I did play in a thrash band once.

[@mjm5081]

@@bandfromtheband9445 Wow!...Not cool about that manager business!...That really sucks...Sorry to hear that.

[@mjm5081]

@@misfit2022 What's funny is that my favorite drummer John Bonham, as many know, played Paiste...And I love his sound...Yet ever since I bought my first Avedis Zildjian ride back in high school from another drummer for $25(if you can believe it!)it's been pretty much all Zildjian...I do have a Dream crash/ride...Sabian Vault crash...And a Wuhan china...But mostly Zildjian...Have a great night...Happy drumming...And be careful out there!

[@misfit2022]

M J M I was playing Paiste before I knew who John Bonham was. A friend’s father gave me a recording and said if you think Topper Headon is the best check this guy out and no doubt changed my life though still love Topper. I had good taste even as a kid. Good price. We have soundproof room, work not mine, and that darker Zildjian tone works very well in there. Paiste can cut through a little too much. I really like the Paiste 22” ride so I am biased. All Paiste for me down to 15” hi-hats but like I say I know plenty who prefer Zildjian but it’s like drinking JD it became popular but no match for a good single malt. Indeed you too. Always I am first in shopping or last out. Take care

[@isawaa801]

With this switching to these new cymbals and drums, Vinnie shows us he’s still seeking and evolving . Vinnie is a great artist ! Vinnie is a unique drummer ! Vinnie is a perpetual source of inspiration !!!

[@SoftStationMusic]

That's perfect! I've been looking high and low for a set of chocolatey sounding hats

[@jeffball6656]

Slappy Mandingus - I prefer dark chocolate-y hi-hats. 😊👍🏼 These cymbals sound fantastic!

[@nickwilton6822]

Has to be fair trade though as they are cymbals for the people. Lol 😂 complete marketing nonsense . 60’s 602’s are beautiful though

[@janetcooper7804]

What genuine Icon.Thank You Vinnie...Love You Brother

[@calzaondrums]

There will never be a better cymbal brand than Paiste. Best sounding cymbals ever made, especially 2002s, GBs and 602s

[@paistekid]

And do not forget the Twenty pre-split.

[@macadoo2530]

I liked the twenty series. What happened to those?

[@Kenny-v4n]

Paiste does make some sweet sounding Cymbals.

[@juddgreg333]

I have to admit I have watched this video like 5 times just for the part when he drops his stick. The excitement he shows afterwards for finding the perfect ride after all hes accomplished is such a great testament for his love of the instrument cracks me up!

[@kewlfonz]

Yeh, it's the unplayable ride cymbal, because when somebody hits it, they reflexively drop their stick ;-)

[@Skelletor87]

some great playing here! Vinnie.. a TRUE legend!

[@chrisgoodman1997]

the "peoples cymbal" is more then $500 each cymbal...

[@cbf63]

The pst7 = p c

[@echohawk9579]

You’re right

[@JetBucksley]

People spend thousands of Euros for cigarettes, crappy pay TV or football / soccer / rugby ticket for overpaid gorillas. These cymbals will be at your side all your life if you take care of them. You can practice ride patterns every day for 10 years and then it’s a cheap ride every time.

[@ryangroom2959]

But vinnie colaiuta

[@edoardozampetti4601]

@@JetBucksley you forget people spend in cocaine..

[@themetalgod21]

You guys do!!!! I have 2002 14 inch hi hats that i have .You have an awesome cymbals that i like but the price is crazy, the 20 or 21 inch dry sand ride??It is the best ride i ever heard .The giant beats are great, the 24 inch are nice.The rude hi hats are nice too.

[@ickysticky3672]

I played a really old 22” 602 ride that was easily the best cymbal I had ever heard. Unbelievably unique tone to it. It was at House of Guitars in Rochester, I go whenever I’m in the area.

[@toddsquad650]

I could listen to this all day.

[@DukeDalton1031]

That ride cymbal has my number

[@lorenzmuller3542]

The china was another one where... it's like... well what are we gonna do with this china? And they did it! I think, initially I had a different idea about the china... and what I though it might have been... But! A few points in the process, I... I told them, I said you know... you guys I'm gonna step back on this one. And I told them, unreservedly, I said... I'm a little bit at the loss! Aaand they said 'It's okay... We got it.' And they did. They had it... No problem.

[@gabrielemartino7788]

and so does your like number

[@TheMakyoura]

Please Paiste, Please make more videos like this. I don't know Danny Carey with signatures. Alex Gonzales with 2002's. Joey Jordison with Rude's. But please more like this kind of videos. You have such amazing endorsees.

[@isawaa801]

The quality of its equipment is undeniable, the sound is a matter of preference. I think this video shows his playing has changed. Before his playing was very explosive, exuberant, voluble, baffling, with astonishing rhythmic phrasing, a playing that kicks ass on and on ! Today, he shows us a playing more withdrawn but more aerial and fine, more ‘’in the pocket’’, softer and looser and more ‘’natural’’. Perhaps the playing of maturity !!!

[@HadEnough745]

What a cute Paiste shirt with his name embroidered on it.

[@panzerken]

was thinking the same!

[@joshdrums37]

Omg! This is awesome! I've been waiting for this since he announced his switch to Paiste! This made my day! Vinnie is my hero!

[@martinlaporte2112]

I own the 14" and 15" hi-hats and they are absolutely phenomenal.

[@JasonSmith-jr7jh]

Do you have a favorite between the 14" and 15"?

[@SXI96]

that opening sequence and his playing is literally drum porn, I wish he wasn't talking over the intro playing and throughout, I would have rather listened to the drums and cymbals

[@betodrums2110]

Todo lo que el Master Colaiuta toque, suena cañón!!!. Everything the Master Colaiuta plays sounds great!!!.

[@YellowInABottle1]

Its great to finally be able to watch a video of Vinnie Colaiuta soloing. time to get out my notebook and pen

[@hughenmatt]

Astonishing playing. Cymbals and drums sound FANTASTIC.

[@AdamSoucyDrums]

so Vinnie was involved with the design of the beautiful A Customs AND these gorgeous sounding Paistes... wonder if he's gonna give Sabian some of his genius in a few years...

[@GhostGuitars]

"Going to Switzerland was an amazing eperience....." yeah for THEM!

[@nanceeleana]

These are just great cymbals. I play the Signatures but these would be a great addition to any kit...Welcome to Paiste, Vinnie...I hope you stay a while.

[@abulthuis3]

Bravo to Vinnie and Paiste! Wonderful playing and an amazing video.

[@jesselondon72]

Vinnie makes everything sound amazing..

[@TokenYeahPunGuy]

Yes, they are wonderfully recorded and sound great here but all in all the sound is pretty natural and I would say that despite the hype, this video does a fair job of representing what the product really is and how it really sounds.

[@lukebs1212]

vinnies snare sound is delightful; so dry, so articulate. Awesome cymbals too lol

[@milsonidos9760]

he usado casi todas las marcas de platos, pero sin dudas me quedo paiste, llevo más de 15 años usando esta marca, me gustan todas las líneas!!!!

[@jawoody9745]

Vinnie has always been a monster! I still love my old (blue label) 602's. They're loud and they shine!

[@JulianFernandez]

Wow! You were there? Seeing Vinnie do his thing?! Great!

[@MACOSXSL]

Vinnie is THE ONLY drummer I have ever seen that can play jazz, rock, pop and metal just as if that was his primary type of music. No one else has transitioned between genres so fluidly and perfectly.

[@xsydor26]

Steve Smith ...

[@mineheadX1]

of all the Paiste lines, the 602's are my favorite...beautiful cymbals and a great investment. there's a sampled 602 ride in the Alesis Strike module that is even the finest sampled ride I've heard, and that seems incongruous but it speaks for itself as to the quality of this line.

[@Norwag]

Also have you ever heard the 20" RUDE ride and 14" rude Hi-Hats? Those 2 are so versatile, that even though this line is designed for harder genres of music, I'd be so willing to play jazz, fusion, blues and so on with them. Especially the hats. God, they sound amazing.

[@itsvictorrivera]

After having Zildjian A Customs for my first set of cymbals (wich I think are really good cymbals) Im making the switch to Paiste. Im going to get a set of Alphas in a brilliant finish and a sound edge hi hat. I just love their sound and deffinition.

[@ThDirtyCurfDrummer]

That China cymbal is the best China my ears have ever heard. So airy and breath and very little pang to it. I love it! : )

[@Dalzna]

Paiste has always been my favorite sounding brand of cymbals, and all my favorite players have used them. Copeland, Bonham Charlie watts, Alex van Halen and now Vinnie. For my money, Paiste is the best sounding cymbal,peroid.

[@misfit2022]

Amelia Maska I agree and I have only played Paiste but a lot of my more heavier minded friends would disagree as they swear by Zildjian. Paiste are more unfashionable in terms of brand but I have always said it means those who play them play them for the sound not the brand name. Vinnie C amazing jazz drummer played with Frank Z etc but who also played on a Megadeth album. Not too drummers have that breadth on their CV

[@bafattvahetere]

@@misfit2022 Not a real jazz drummer to me. Steve Gadd has a huge CV, and is a bit more of a jazz drummer. I like Vinnie C. a lot, though.

[@misfit2022]

Claes Gilered I seem to remember he played with Chick Corea so earned his jazz spurs right there and falls into the group of 3 of my favourite non rock drummers alive today Steve Gadd, Mad Hatter era, and later Dave Weckl.

[@gretschbasher]

I liked the sound of his Gretsch kit with the zildjian combo but I also understand the music business and as a musician your going to be inclined to go with whatever company is willing to give you the biggest paycheck.

[@henaadlakha]

What a beauty-sounding kit

[@outlaw6066]

Wow great soundin cymbals! Especially that kit!! Y'all know what snare he's using?

[@rhythmsaint73]

"Paiste & Vinnie are a perfect collaboration, amazing drummer, amsing cymbals.I am beyond honored and proud to be a PAISTE artist"! -RhythmSaint

[@kewlfonz]

Like the bit where he plays a jazz shuffle-Vinnie's got such great feel and hand/foot independence, not forgetting his great drum vocabulary...

[@rockin982]

One of the prerogatives that musicians enjoy is being able to choose their own gear to suit THEIR sense of musical expression. Just like you wouldn't appreciate someone telling you what car to drive, what neighborhood to live in, or what color shirt you can wear, you don't get to tell Vinnie what cymbals he can use to create HIS music going forward, no matter how long he might have been using something else. I for one have always loved the 602's -I think it's the best sounding crash/ride ever.

[@paulfamechon]

That ride is fantastic.

[@mlh333]

Vinnie is a very dedicated player.

[@antoniomaria2171]

I know ihm since long time and yesterday I saw ihm with Sting and Paul Simon and many other super good musicians. He is BRILLANT!

[@pazenmaz]

Probably the best cymbo-mercial EVER... With your host, Vinnie Colaiuta! Bad ass!!!!

[@blica1]

love vinnie and his cymbals..superb !

[@briandrumsandbikes]

Great job producing the cymbals and the video.

[@amanyttap]

I like the sound of your snaredrum..How you tune your snare, how many snares do you use..The cymbals are just excellent sound

[@sunnypabilo1336]

Sound so good! Inspiring. Thank you for posting

[@Suprematista]

Yes, we need a one hour version of this video. Did you hear Paiste? (=

[@onnxyeah]

This is a great vid with a great story, I feel like I just watched a movie!

[@FSM46AND2]

"Vinnie Colaiuuuuta!" (in catholic girl voice)

[@EricBaileyDrums]

Of course I'll introduce you to Warren!

[@chuckfinley6156]

Dale Bozzio is that voice.

[@peteryyz43]

FSM "Kinda OLD, ( these days...but still)..., kinda wow!"....

[@leefisher7919]

hahahahaha

[@fl00d69]

With a tongue like a cowwww she can make you go wowwww...

[@allenwilhelm7799]

Watching vinnie awkwardly act to hawk his sponsors' products has become a guilty pleasure of mine

[@paistecat]

Since I was at Vinnie's first gig in L.A. I can tell you he had a Ludwig Black Oyster 22, 13, 16, regular Supraphonic...and some 2002's of course...as in '74 everyone switched to Paiste anyway...

[@gmorton731]

Im lovin the 8" splash

[@Felipeelmaraja]

A BEAUTIFUL SOUND!

[@Drumomat]

Question is , which Stick is he playing now? The Zildjian VC Modell? After the use of sandpaper? Nice day to everyone !!

[@johnpickering5289]

Yes, fair enough. I would certainly think Zildjian and Sabian are more prevalent. There are a few reasons for this, not least of which is that Paiste's top line cymbals are generally noticeably more expensive than the other two. In addition most young kids are likely to want to play what their hero is playing, and both Sabian and Zildjian seem to sponsor more. That of course leads credence to your original post where you say getting Vinnie is huge...and you are correct, sorry for the confusion

[@mineheadX1]

I love this alloy, early Pink Floyd, Stewart Copeland played the hats to get his signature sound...beautiful cymbals...

[@matthewbatki]

ah man. i bought the 20" crash of this modrn essentials. im in love they sound exatcly like in the video

[@lorenzmuller3542]

I love these and the 2002 line! Also I just bought an old Paiste 505 medium ride from the 80s which sounds similar to the 2002s

[@jmdrummer7]

You are correct! Back in the 80's when I bought my 2002's I tried them out and end up getting a 505 med. ride. I loved it and it was way less expensive than a 2002 ride.

[@kgamaseg]

VERY well made video of the Modern Essentials.

[@ianhgrs3393]

I came hear for that left hand...as per usual it never disappoints.

[@St0phatred]

I love that low dark China!

[@gregpaiste]

@Tim Shahady will Paiste ever bring back the ColorSound series? especially the Red???

[@evhwannabe6590]

Paiste cymbals and gongs are simply the best. I've played all brands, and they out play any of the rest. Plus...they are just beautiful to look at! The hand craftsmanship and passion is evident in the more "professional" line up, but I don't think we're critiquing the student models in this forum...right?

[@ScottPeterDean]

Could you please tell me what those splashes are? They are simply gorgeous. It is about time splashes sounded like tiny little crashes again - not some crappy little bell cymbal like Zildjian seem to do with their splashes.

[@TimFreeman01]

Hi Tim, thanks for your explanation; you have to understand that a lot of people have no idea how these endorsement deals come about... I suppose that creates a lot of prejudice. I honestly thought it was a money thing.. Anyway, I like to compliment Paiste on these great cymbals. They do sound very good.

[@officefishwatch]

Great audio and video quality !

[@CommanderCodyNashville]

I am a proud Paiste endorser. I know for a fact money had nothing to do with this move! I completely understand (With drummers like Vinnie) how some of you who have followed and love the gear he played for all of those years could be upset. But If you really listen to what Vinnie is saying about the cymbals/company and the reason he made the move and looked into it for yourselves I really believe you would understand why he made the switch. My opinion "Consistency"&"Versatility" are the big ones

[@starbeardiesyoung]

Vinnie Colaiuta is THE authority on drums. And these Paiste cymbals sound terrific. Moreover, I think, that they sound drastically different from the Zidlian A Customs which were kind of Vinnie's signature sound while his Ludwig's mimick the Vinnie Gretsch sound fairly well. However, heading for new directions is always good to stay fresh and I like that VC is still hungry!

[@DeanWuksta]

good point, I felt that too, Vinnie is probably my all time fav drummer, but artists seem to be hittin the products hard these days to make a living, Pearl, Yamaha, Ludwig, Gretsch, endorsements makin them work hard for their cut, which would in Vinnie's case, be a percentage of sales probably. Vinnie could make any half decent cymbal brand sound amazing. To me they sounded like 2002 but brighter, I have some signature, giant beats, 2002 18 medium crash, and other brands, Zildj Ks are cool : )

[@Nolansparks1244]

Dig the video and props to paiste, but the drums sound fantastic. just perfectly sweet. p.s. "the peoples cymbal" is a genius marketing tag line!

[@MrYann33]

Vinnie is the greatest of the greatest drummers. Vinnie is the absolute King of drumming. Period. (Speaking here about alive drummers) ..

[@MichaelSouhoka]

Perfect cymbal series ever made. Formula 602 series is a great choice as the studio cymbals.

[@drewper73]

Having him switch to Paiste cymbals is huge for them!! Paiste has always seemed like a distant third behind Zildjian and Sabian, but I think this is a big shot in the arm for Paiste.

[@Diesel0807]

Huh? Yeah no .. theyve never been a distant third to anything Sabian sits way behind paiste in market share, endorsement doesn't carry rhe weight it once did as MTV doesnt really exist anymore and priint ads arnt really relevant anymore either..

[@timbalerotj]

Case in point....Look at all of the signature snare drums that are out on the market. Very few even use their own "signature" snare drum.

[@DannyPRoss]

Vinnie walk on Water too! I've been playing 50yrs & he is up there w/the greatest. He's as good as it gets. WAtched him play 1st time w/Jeff Beck @ a Famous English club was on Cable TV anyway wow he's 10++++! Thx Vinnie your big fan

[@TimShahady]

I hate to disappoint you, but yes, he's happy to be with Paiste and thrilled to have helped with this line.

[@carlosdavid2331]

siempre grande vinnie.... great sounds

[@TomTheDrummer]

Sorry to get pedantic, and you may still be right, but isn't 0:08 simply a cymbal crescendo (probably with mallets) and then it cuts to Vinnie's smash on 0:10? Which is fair enough if both are the cymbal series they're advertising?

[@gumbly]

Yes, Vinnie was co-creator of the A Customs.

[@CF196one]

I can't see VC using anything but the 602 alloy. Mostly because the 2oo2 cymbals/alloy for instance belongs to John H. Bonham period! The rest of the alloys can be devided up between whomever?