Paiste PSTx Cymbals - Effects, Stacks, and Distinctive Sounds
The Paiste PSTx is the effects-focused series in the PST lineup - designed for drummers who want something beyond a standard cymbal setup. From perforated Swiss cymbals with a raw, trashy attack to splash stacks, pure bells, and the DJ45 set, the PSTx range is built for drummers who want to add distinctive tonal accents, unusual textures, and creative effects to their kit.
The range divides into three distinct product families - the Swiss series for perforated, effects-driven cymbals, the Splash Stack cymbals for instant stacking setups, and the Pure Bell cymbals for a clean, focused bell tone.
Why Choose Paiste PSTx Cymbals?
Swiss Perforated Design - Geometric holes produce a raw, trashy, and cutting sound with fast decay - ideal for accents and stacking
Ready-Made Splash Stacks - 8"/10" and 12"/10" stacks give you an instant effects setup without the guesswork
Unusual Sizes - Swiss hi-hats in 10", 14", and 16" for drummers who want something beyond standard hi-hat dimensions
Pure Bell Cymbals - 9" and 10" pure bells for a clean, focused, and cutting bell tone
DJ45 Cymbal Set - The PSTx DJ45 Set for electronic and hybrid drumming contexts
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.
A powerful, cutting effect cymbal for exotic accents. A good cymbal for noisy crash riding at higher volume levels.
Sizes: 20" Weight: medium heavy Volume: medium to loud StickSound: washy Intensity: fairly lively Sustain: medium Bell Character:integrate
The Paiste PSTX DJ45 Full Cymbal Box Set offers the three crucial cymbals for any drummer on the road. The hi hats, ride and crash cymbals are all a 12’’ diameter and designed for producing classic cymbal tones whilst being easily portable.
The DJ45 cymbals were designed in collaboration with prolific hip hop musician Daru Jones. The cymbals each reflect the tones of classic electronic and breakbeat music. The trashy hi hats and crash blend with the ride’s warmth to create a lively, intense and complex overall sound. For gigging and busking musicians needing cymbals to take anywhere, the DJ45s are an ideal choice.
Daru Jones
Few musicians carry as much style, talent and enthusiasm as Daru Jones. Gaining acclaim for his work as the drummer for Jack White, Jones quickly established himself as a versatile musician who could fuse a variety of genres with his unique technique. Jones’ style joins hip hop influenced beats with a technical rhythm for an engaging performance. This series of cymbals takes inspiration from the noisy sounds of early hip hop music and fuses them with easy playability for the modern performer. The DJ45 series has been designed in collaboration to achieve a reliable cymbal companion to the gigging musician.
This Paiste PSTX 14" Swiss Splash cymbal has a fantastic explosive response with quick decay. The thin weight cymbal has a soft feel along with a washy stick sound. Featuring a fast, light accent effect that is perfect for most music styles.
This Paiste PSTX 14" Swiss Splash cymbal has a fantastic explosive response with quick decay. The thin weight cymbal has a soft feel along with a washy stick sound. Featuring a fast, light accent effect that is perfect for most music styles.
This Paiste PSTX 10" Swiss Splash cymbal has a fantastic explosive response with quick decay. The thin weight cymbal has a soft feel along with a washy stick sound. Featuring a fast, light accent effect that is perfect for most music styles.
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.
A powerful, cutting effect cymbal for exotic accents. A good cymbal for noisy crash riding at higher volume levels.
Sizes: 18" Weight: medium heavy Volume: medium to loud StickSound: washy Intensity: fairly lively Sustain: medium Bell Character:integrate
PTSX are made in Switzerland from a variety of copper alloys and aluminium using both innovative and modern methods which are traditionally hand crafted which has remained unchanged in over half a century. The inner area of the surface features the common characteristic the hole pattern which comes in a range of varying diameters, while the outer area does not. Overall ensuring comfortable hand playing and to facilitate soft ride patterns with brushes or rods.
Specifications
Size:12"/10"
Weight:Medium
Volume:Sharp
Buy Paiste PSTx Cymbals from a Specialist UK Drum Store
Into Music Store stocks the full Paiste PSTx range online and in our physical store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. PSTx cymbals are a specialist purchase - if you're searching for a drum store near me where you can hear these cymbals in person before you buy, visit us in store and our team will be happy to help you explore the Swiss, Splash Stack, and Pure Bell ranges and find the right effects cymbal for your setup.
The PSTx Swiss series includes thin crash cymbals in 14" and 16", a standard Swiss crash in 18" and 20", a 10" Swiss splash, and Swiss hi-hats in 10", 14", and 16". The Splash Stack cymbals come in 8"/10" and 12"/10" configurations for instant stacking setups. Pure Bell cymbals are available in 9" and 10" for a clean, focused bell tone.
We offer next day delivery options across the UK on all Paiste PSTx cymbals. Browse the full range above or get in touch for advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Paiste PSTx is the effects-focused series in the PST lineup, designed for drummers who want distinctive tonal accents and unusual textures beyond a standard cymbal setup. The range includes Swiss perforated cymbals, splash stack cymbals, pure bell cymbals, and the DJ45 set for electronic and hybrid drumming contexts.
Paiste PSTx Swiss cymbals feature geometric holes across the surface that produce a raw, trashy, and cutting sound with fast decay. They are designed for accents, stacking with other cymbals, and any situation where a short, distinctive effects sound is needed. The Swiss series includes hi-hats in 10", 14", and 16", crashes in 14" to 20", and a 10" splash.
The Paiste PSTx Splash Stack is a pre-configured cymbal stacking set - two cymbals designed to be stacked together to produce a short, trashy, and cutting combined sound. Available in 8"/10" and 12"/10" configurations, they give drummers an instant effects setup without the need to experiment with stacking individual cymbals.
A Paiste Pure Bell cymbal is a small cymbal designed to produce a clean, focused, and cutting bell tone with minimal wash or sustain. Available in 9" and 10", Pure Bell cymbals are used as accent instruments to add a bright, defined bell sound to a drum setup.
Both the Paiste PSTx Swiss and Istanbul Agop Xist ION ranges use perforated designs to produce a raw, trashy, and effects-driven sound with fast decay. The PSTx Swiss has a brighter, more cutting Paiste character, while the Xist ION has a warmer, more earthy tone rooted in Turkish cymbal-making tradition. Both are well suited to stacking and effects use.
Yes - next day delivery options are available across the UK on all Paiste PSTx cymbals. You can also visit our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire to try them in person before you buy.
