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Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] what would you choose....

From: "John" <modorange322@...>
Date: 2010-03-20

I just received a set of SDS-8 pads and I have had a SDS 8 module for a year or two and have been patiently waiting for the pads. Hooked them up today, but I need some new cables. I was going to order some 6 ft cables but I am not sure what type of cables they came with stock.

In any case, I'm glad the sds8 includes the factory/variable switch, because you get both the standard sounds and the programmed sounds. So far I'm really digging it. BTW new member here. Looking forward to delving deeper. Does anyone know what the sequencer connector can be used with?

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "xorsister" <delon.alien@...> wrote:
>
> I have used both of them and sold 800 and 1000, but keep the SDS8.
> It sounds much better imho..
> I beleive it has discrete components except CEM3372 filter and also a much harder click than 200/800/1000.
> And SDS800 i'm sure consist of synth-on-a-chip CEM3396 (or 3394 don't remember), and sounds not good for me..
> Second skin is almost useless feature imho.
> But, again i would prefer Tama TS305 against both of them..
>
> XOR
>
>
> --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, jesper <jesper@> wrote:
> >
> > superwolle70 skrev:
> > >
> > >
> > > The SDS8 has one more Tom channel, the SDS800 has the (in my oppionion
> > > boring) "second skin" Filter and the (also boring) "run genrator", a
> > > cold comfort for the missing channel. As a drummer I would miss the
> > > third tom, so my favourite (out of your choice of course): SDS8 is the
> > > lesser of the two eveils ;-)
> > > If you are talking about complete packages containing brain AND pads:
> > > The SDS800 came with much better (Mark IV) pads
> >
> > ...and since he owns a nice SDS-V set I see no need! :D
> >
> > --
> > electronically yours, jesper
> >
> > - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
> > www.electronic-obsession.se
> >
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