I remember seeing a picture with two SDS-3's. Can't find the message in the archives so maybe I received it offlist. But I thought the answer was good to get into the archives, so here we go... A pic was posted with two different back panels displayed and one of the synths missed the decay kill socket. Today I stumbled upon the explanation in one of my manuals (yes, I bought mine with two user manuals) and at the very beginning there's a stapled addendum which brings clarity to the question. It reads: --- IMPORTANT AMENDMENT TO SIMMONS DRUM SYNTHESIZER III OWNERS MANUAL 1. Decay Kill - Effective from Serial No. 0021 Upwards. A footswitch can be used to cut long decays - enabling the synthesizer to be used like a Hi-Hat pedal i.e. pedal switch up - long decay, pedal switch down - short decay. 2. Box Dimensions - Effective from Serial No. 0021 Upwards. The height of the synthesizer console is increased to 145 cm including rubber feet) --- So, whomever it was with that missing decay socket. It _is_ an early bastard! :D Please note the use of "Z" in the quote above. Dave was very modern, already back in UK '79. ;) -- electronically yours, jesper - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- - www.electronic-obsession.se
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SDS-3 decay kill socket [update]
2010-03-11 by jesper