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Thanks very much Jesper,

Glad to be on the list!

ATB,

Al

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, jesper <jesper@...> wrote:
>
> hungry_ghostie skrev:
> > Hi There,
> > Al from London....
> > I just bought a simmons sdsv brain, and thought I'd join up here.
>
> Sounds like a splendid idea.
>
> > I triggered each cannel via an old synth to test it - seems pretty much
> > working & sounds amazing! Came with Kick, snare & 4 x tom modules.
>
> One extra tom compared to the standard setup. Always good to fill the
> boring blanks. :)
>
> > Only issue is that four of the modules seem stuck on the factory preset.
> > Perhaps the buttons have given up?! I was wondering if this is a common
> > problem?
>
> Check the archives, but as I recall there were quite recently
> discussions regarding this. I seem to remember that it was the IC
> associated with the switches, but I can't promise my brain is with me on
> that one. I semi-payed attention 'cause my hihat module is have similar
> ideas though it works after having been switched on a while.
>
> > My housemate has some roland V-drums - so hopefully I'll be able to
> > trigger it properly using the roland pads...About to start searching
> > through messages regarding this!
>
> "Triggering properly" should mean original hexaheads. :P But if you mean
> by hitting pads I think that should work well if you just search for the
> correct level settings and the odd XLR-solderings of the SDS-V.
>
> > All the best
> > Al
>
> Once again, welcome to the list!
>
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