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Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS1000 VS SDS8 & SDS400

From: jesper <jesper@...>
Date: 2009-05-31

xorsister skrev:
> I have choice now btw SDS8, SDS400 & TAMA TECHSTAR TS305 - all for
> nearly same price..
> Which one better in analog part in your opinion?
>
> Thanks!

I own or have owned quite a few drum synths. However, the SDS-400 is not
among them. But in a race between SDS-8 and TS-305 (and this is like
cursing in church) I'd go for the TS-305 any day! I sold mine mostly
because of size. There are good stuff under the grey metal. It has more
raw power and also more "natural" sounds possible. The SDS-8 is more
"bonkish-sounding" and you often end up with those terrible disco-toms
with it. The rimshot of the TS-305 is still a favourite... Do _not,
however, mistake the 305 for the 306, which is horrible in most aspects
except the handclap.

My two ören...

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electronically yours, jesper

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