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Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: SDS8 pads - triggering problems

From: jesper <jesper@...>
Date: 2012-05-25

paolobarre skrev 2012-05-25 13:06:
> Well, thanks for the answers.
> I've tried to trigger a Simmons SDS 1000, a Pearl DrumX and an Alesis DM
> 5. Always the same result: weak trigger signal. With other pads (SDS9
> Pads, Pearl DrumX, and Roland PD-31) it doesn't happens, there is a
> stronger trigger signal.

I remember them as weak... I think the techs know better, but since all
the pads are as weak I seem to remember that there are resistors inside
to limit the trigger pulse. Await specific answers from those who know,
but in theory you could remove these for more ∗oumph!∗ but on the other
hand. If the pads end up with an original SDS-8 one day you might have
trouble. There are often reasons for such alterations. :)

--
electronically yours, jesper

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