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Subject: Re: Sv: [Simmons Drums] simmons sds6 manual

From: "dabug64" <dabug64@...>
Date: 2003-07-20

Well, I got the SBX-80 to drive the SDS witth a 4 ppqn sync signal, and als=
o a
MPU-101 set to the special "midi to trigger" mode. I'm "happy" to learn MID=
I
doesn't work... I was worried that it was just mine. It looks like it's out=
putting a
MIDI clock that has no relation with the tempo of the pattern... Anyway, it=
's sort
of working with sync in. Thanks

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, lasse@l... wrote:
> Hi !
>
> I have what you need !
>
> Unfortunately I'm out on tour right now and have no access to my library.=

>
> What you need to do is to send a square wave pulse of about 3V to the
SDS.
>
> Connect to the gate input. Set the sync switch to on.
>
> The SDS will advance one step for each pulse it recieves. If you activate=
the
divide by 6 switch, the SDS will advance one step for each 6 pulses.
>
> The rotary gate selector on the back is a divider for the gate out.
>
> My SDS doesn't have the Midi option so I can't help you with that. Other =

SDS-6 owners that have the option in theirs reports that it doesn't work. T=
he
manual ( original )doesn't mention Midi.
>
> I'm not sure that your SBX-10 is capable to drive the SDS. My SDS is very=

sensitive to what type of pulse you send to it. Fortunately I have four Fri=
enchip
SRC's that have variable voltage and pulse width on it's clock outputs. Goo=
d
luck in finding one though!
>
> You might need to upgrade your synchronizer. No, mine ain't for sale ;-)
>
> I can scan the manual for you but it will have to wait a couple of weeks =
as
I'm to tied up right now.
>
> LJ
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> Ämne:[Simmons Drums] simmons sds6 manual
> Från:"dabug64" <dabug64@y...>
> Datum:Sat, 19 Jul 2003 19:08:25 +0200
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