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I remember seeing a picture with two SDS-3's. Can't find the message in
the archives so maybe I received it offlist. But I thought the answer
was good to get into the archives, so here we go...

A pic was posted with two different back panels displayed and one of the
synths missed the decay kill socket. Today I stumbled upon the
explanation in one of my manuals (yes, I bought mine with two user
manuals) and at the very beginning there's a stapled addendum which
brings clarity to the question. It reads:

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IMPORTANT

AMENDMENT TO SIMMONS DRUM SYNTHESIZER III OWNERS MANUAL

1.Decay Kill - Effective from Serial No. 0021 Upwards.

A footswitch can be used to cut long decays - enabling the
synthesizer to be used like a Hi-Hat pedal i.e. pedal switch up - long
decay, pedal switch down - short decay.

2.Box Dimensions - Effective from Serial No. 0021 Upwards.

The height of the synthesizer console is increased to 145 cm
including rubber feet)

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So, whomever it was with that missing decay socket. It _is_ an early
bastard! :D

Please note the use of "Z" in the quote above. Dave was very modern,
already back in UK '79. ;)

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electronically yours, jesper

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