pa21.t21@... skrev 2011-02-22 01:54:
> I was just wondering if people only voted for the simmons kit they own?
> or did you vote for the best one due to experience with various simmons
> kits.
> I know there's a few ppl that own a few kits as do I.
>
> If the majority of the voting is based on what you own, poll is not very
> relevant and and should read.... What SD do you own :o)
Hi, I'm in a talkative mood today. But hey... you got me started!
Such polls are never relevant unless you test many kits/brains and/or
tell the reader which type of music you make/enjoy. So here's a recent
summary of my feelings for each kit/brain.
I own or have owned:
SDS-1
SDS-III
SDS-IV
SDS-V
SDS-7
SDS-8
MTX-9
ClapTrap (1)
ClapTrap (2)
(+ other not-sounding Simmons gear.)
In the type of music I create (synthpop/electro/EBM-ish...) the SDS-III
kick the hell out of everything. But not all have had the fortunate
experience of playing one/with one.
When I want 80's toms I turn to the SDS-V. When I want a simple but
effective ∗thump!∗ to wake up the neighbours I use the SDS-IV. When I
want digital oddness with a Simmons halo the SDS-1 is my friend.
SDS-7 sure has it's place is a good mix and the clappers fit everywhere,
everytime.
I've owned several SDS-8's but always sold them for various reasons.
It's too basic and lame and always defeated by the similar Tama's. The
MTX-9 however sounds best when turned off completely! >:)
That said, I have not tested SDS-200, -400, -800, -1000, -2000 nor SDX.
I guess the CEM-built machines are OK, just like the SDS-8 is. I guess
the SDX is a goldmine for those that are better drummers than me and
with a full equipped set.
I love Simmons/MusicAid but have realized that, in my universe, it's
basically "the older the better" that works. I guess it's that way
'cause I tend to listen to music from that period too. Leaving the
Simmons sphere I have Pearl Syncussion, Pollard Syndrum, Star Synare
etc. All of which are late 70's machines too...
It's hard to dislike a TB-303 if you like acid. It's hard to hate the
TR-808 if you're into hip-hop. It's hard to ignore the TR-909 if you're
into early techno etc. And which 70's arena rock fan can ignore a
minimoog? Therefor... who can say anything bad about a SDS-V if you're
serious about your relationship with 80's music?! :D
--
electronically yours, jesper
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