Hi Randal,
does anybody you know the "VERMONA DRM 1"? (I don't...)
8-channel analog drum sysnthesizer. This might be a competitor and
probably a good rule in finding the "decent price". In Germany it is
sold for about 600-700 Euro
http://www.vermona.com/en/produkte/drm/drm1.htmlBye
Wolfgang
--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "randaleem" <randaleem@...> wrote:
>
> Jesper, and others,
>
> What do you feel is "decently priced" for a basic 4 voice setup (no
> pads)?
>
> How about 8 voices? (toms, bass, snare, hi-hats, cymbals, etc.)
>
> From a practical point; it takes about 5 circuits which can between
> them take care of most all percussion sounds. After that, you're
> adding depth and variations. Then specialisation. And control.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Randal
>
> --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, <jesper@> wrote:
> >
> > I think that there is a market for a decently priced modular drum
> synth.
> > Pick the best of all worlds and not having to focus on VCO
> stability. Sell
> > frames and add-ons. THe technokids with daddys wallet would love
> it I bet.
> > =)
> >
> > 909 bass
> > 808 snare
> > 606 hihats
> > claptrap clap
> > Synare effects
> > SDS-3 channels
> > Minipops 7 guiro
> > etc
> >
> > 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 2:13 AM
> > Subject: [Simmons Drums] Re: SDS3/4 clone offering
> >
> >
> > > Michael, Yes, receieved them. Thank you.
> > >
> > > Anyone interested in getting one or more of these clones, please
> let
> > > me know offlist.
> > >
> > > Let me know if you want an exact clone or one with add-ons or
> > > deletions? Some idea of what you consider to be a fair price
> would
> > > be nice to know, and very helpful.
> > >
> > > The number of voices will be up to you; it does not have to be
> four.
> > >
> > > I'm considering offering up a modular analog drum set; in
> addition
> > > to the SDS3 modles; I plan to have bass, hi-hat and snare voices
> > > available. And some control stuff to boot<G>(both MIDI and non-
> MIDI).
> > >
> > > I'm not really into doing the pads yet, but I do like the REAL
> pads
> > > of the orig SDS3. I'm looking into Mandala technology too; but
> first
> > > things first.
> > >
> > > Any thoughts on this I'd like to hear; again offlist.
> > >
> > > Randal (more below)
> > >
> > > --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, <michael.buchner@> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Hello Randal,
> > >>But, why only cloning it? Why not adding some nice things like an
> > >>oscillator? Or a separate LFO for every channel? More (7...)
> > >>channels? Change these ramp generators a little. Leave away this
> > >>mic on/off fet circuit and the pad inputs (the pads work fine on
> > >>the mic inputs).
> > >
> > > Yes, but spometimes basic and simple works too.
> > >
> > >>Then you can be sure not to lose at court/
> > >
> > > Once you're in court; you've already lost!
> > >
> > >>I will send the material I have to your private email address
> > >>tomorrow because have to reduce the mbyte size of the photos a
> > >>little.
> > >
> > > Thank you. FWIW, I can receive up to 100meg files.
> > >
> > > B t w: Do you OWN an original SDS3/4?
> > >
> > > No, but soon I'll have its clone.<G>
> > >
> > >>Ps.: I definitely SEE a problem in cloning an SDX.
> > >
> > > Have not had time to look into all the Simmons back catalog; but
> i
> > > have squirreled away as much info as I could find on various
> Simmons
> > > products online.
> > >
> > >
> > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > >> From: randaleem
> > >> To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> > >> Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 3:29 AM
> > >> Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS3/4 clone-Design rights?
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Michael,
> > >>
> > >> Thank you for the offer of help; I'd appreciate seeing the
> > >> schematics and any pics you might have as well.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>