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Thanks ! Interesting...




Selon jesper <jesper@...>:

> 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:
>
> ---
>
> 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)
>
> ---
>
> 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. ;)
>
> --
> electronically yours, jesper
>
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