Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

From: "stephendeimusic" <stephendeimusic@...>
> Hey Everyone,

Hi Stephen and welcome!

> I just found this  group after searching for a while for a Simmons
> group.  I have an SDS9 set that I've had for about 8 years or so.
> I've decided to play with it more and found a few problems.

Shoot...

> 1. Some of the knobs are missing does anyone know where I can get some
> knobs they dont have to be 'Simmons' knobs but just any that can make
> the dials turn.

If you want the "real deal" they're done by a UK firm called Cliff which is 
still around. I think the knob type is known as K9 or maybe K85. If you're 
in the UK I think Maplin and similar sites should help... If in the US 
mouser.com is a good place. Most knobs fit... The SDS-9, has it got D-shaft 
or round and which thickness is the axis?

> 2. Also, since some knobs are missing, I'm finding it difficult to
> manipulate any of the sounds (does anyone have any ideas as to how
> this might work).

There are a few owners here so be patient and I bet they can help!

> 3. Finally, does anyone know how the Midi works on this thing?  If I
> can't get the knobs to turn to get all of the drums to work, I'm
> thinknig about just using is as a midi tool.

Check "our" site www.simmons.synth.net where there are manuals and other 
useful things...

> Thanks again for all your help and I look forward to hearing from
> everyone on the site.

Once again welcome,
electronically yours, jesper - moderator
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