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Subject: [Simmons Drums] Re: SDS3/4 clone-Design rights?

From: "randaleem" <randaleem@...>
Date: 2007-06-18

I understand! (I'll keep my eyes open for one for you.)

Randal

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, <jesper@...> wrote:
>
> I admire your work but my studio is already packed with stuff and
I'd rather
> search for the real SDS-III. I know, a geeky collector but that's
how I
> feel. And if I find one the problem will be to find a place for
it, also in
> the drummixer (which is full despite it's 48 channels).
>
> electronically yours, jesper
> - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
> www.electronic-obsession.se
>
> Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
> split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp
>
> "Varför har du så många pianon?" (Nora Persson, 9 år)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "randaleem" <randaleem@...>
> To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 2:29 AM
> Subject: [Simmons Drums] Re: SDS3/4 clone-Design rights?
>
>
> Jesper,
>
> Thank you for the comments; I DO hope Dave S will get in touch with
> me.
>
> I come from a long product design and modular synth background; so
> the additional Osc's and LFO's are no problem.
>
> I've even got a VERY cool seq in the works; like nothing else I've
> ever seen. More of an interactive composer than a record/playback
> device.
>
> Anybody ever seen a Bodhran done electronically? I saw Airto
Moreiro
> with one of those some years back; amazing. Like a Mandala with no
> plug!
>
> Sooo.. Do you want that SDS4 upgrade<G> in the same package style?
I
> could make you a 3 part or more version with two more voices and a
> control section similar to the special effects part of the SDS3
(but
> much expanded)? It could have a look and feel JUST like your SDS4.
>
> If you'd seriously like this or things along these lines please let
> me know offlist?
>
> Randal
>
> --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, <jesper@> wrote:
> >
> > FWIW: I know for a fact that at least one guy ont he list has
been
> in
> > contact with Dave recently... So stick around and you might get
an
> answer.
> > If you want to _clone_ as in doing an exact copy the best way
> would be to
> > unpopulate a real circuit board and simply scan it...
> >
> > But as Michael said, since you cannot call it SDS-whatever
without
> risking
> > trouble I'd go with his idea; more oscillators, more LFO:s etc. I
> simply
> > love my SDS-IV but I wish I had more of it! ;)
> >
> > electronically yours, jesper
> > - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
> > www.electronic-obsession.se
> >
> > Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
> > split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp
> >
> > "Varför har du så många pianon?" (Nora Persson, 9 år)
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "randaleem" <randaleem@>
> > To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 3:37 AM
> > Subject: [Simmons Drums] Re: SDS3/4 clone-Design rights?
> >
> >
> > Jesper,
> >
> > FWIW, there are some very good discrete-based clones of the
SSM2040
> > filter and the SSM2044 chip is still available. Just hard to find
> > and then to pay for when you do!
> >
> > Parts in the SDS3 are no longer standard or cheapo. But it is
> > doable; and for some that is enough to reason to do so.
> >
> > Anybody know where to find Dave Simmons or Business records of
> sales
> > and aquisitions?
> >
> > Thank you for sharting what you know,
> >
> > Randal
>
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