Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

crashguy:

> A friend gave me a sdsv that was left in his apt. when he moved in.

Monty Pyton-mode on;

"You lucky, lucky, lucky baaaaaastaaaaard!!!"

> I figured out what it was (just the brain of the set) because i'm a
> drummer and he's a guitarist. but it's a bit before my time,

Doesn't matter... But who the hell is stupid enough to just leave a SDS-V
when moving???

> so I've
> never seen another before. I was just wondering if anyone had any
> clue where a picture of one including the pads exists. Also

I think there are in the files section of this group... Otherwise just
google... "Audio Playground" has a few pics I think...

> why do
> the pads connect with XLR plugs when all the new machines use 2
> conductor 1/4" connectors.

'Cause it's cooler! And balanced plugs are standard when it comes to pro
equipment. Why not overdo it while at it? It looks cooler too! :)

> Do the pads use all 3 conductors? or
> can you rewire a cable to allow you to plug a newer pad or trigger
> into the module. Any help whatsoever is greatly appreciated. I've

I trig using the trig inputs, works fine with me... The inputs run on
different voltages however so check forst before blowing anything up... Trig
inputs aren't as sensitive as pad inputs so start by just using them...

> always wanted to get some electronic options out of my acoustic drum
> set, so if this sdsv and some triggers will work that'll be awesome.

Well, congratulations on having one hell of a unit to do this. The SDS-V is
the master as far as I'm concerned. Now tell us, how many cards ("drums")
have you got in the unit? 4? 5? 6? 7???

> please e-mail me back at this address or better yet
> elecwinner@....

There you go!
electronically yours, jesper