Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

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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