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Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: Simmons SDS 1000 & MTM

2013-05-17 by Michael Buchner

Yes, there is no Eprom for the software. But the OS must be somewhere, I think they flashed it onto the one-chip CPU. But: I am not into the 1000, I don't really know. May be there is only one OS version working WITH or WITHOUT Midi.
Add the components and you will see. Do you have the schematics?

Best

Michael



  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: philmurr 
  To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 1:47 PM
  Subject: [Simmons Drums] Re: Simmons SDS 1000 & MTM


    
  I opened up my SDS1000 (non-MIDI) last night and it doesn't have an additional EPROM for the program, just one for the snare sample. It uses an 8051 (with built-in ROM) rather than the 8031 that most of the other Simmons units use.

  So in this case I guess I couldn't upgrade mine to MIDI ?

  --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, Michael Buchner <buchnerelectronics@...> wrote:
  >
  > I am not "into" the 1000 in the moment, but I remind, that with fitted midi parts the software (Eprom) had to be changed. I have a midi 1000, check you version (on the software Eproms top), then we know more. If somebody is interested in different snare sounds, I can sell some Eproms for the 1000 too...
  > 
  > Von meinem iPhone gesendet
  > 
  > Am 25.04.2013 um 09:14 schrieb brian walker <brian1075us@...>:
  > 
  > > Hi
  > > 
  > > There is a whole pile of components missing
  > > 
  > > Now I know exactly what they are
  > > 
  > > Originally thought about rebuilding / copying the missing parts from the SDS1000M
  > > 
  > > Having acquired a SDS1000 that had MIDI I have not bothered
  > > 
  > > I might give it a try now
  > > 
  > > Brian
  > > 
  > > ________________________________
  > > From: Nick Zampiello <newallianceeast@...>
  > > To: "Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com" <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com> 
  > > Sent: Thursday, 25 April 2013, 6:59
  > > Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: Simmons SDS 1000 & MTM
  > > 
  > > 
  > > 
  > > the one i have has midi and works great.
  > > 
  > > it's hard to believe they would have SDS1000's in the world with MIDI jacks but no midi.
  > > 
  > > are you one the wrong midi channel? it defaults to channel 1.
  > > 
  > > also, it only plays sounds on keys 60, 62, 64, 66, 68
  > > 
  > > PS, i found instructions for adding midi to a 1000:
  > > don't remember where i got these, i never did the mod myself.
  > > 
  > > Install the following parts:
  > > 
  > > R5, R6, R7 - 220R resistors
  > > R17 - 390K resistor
  > > R18, R19, R20 - 8M2 resistors
  > > R177, R182, R250, R251, R252 - 270K resistors
  > > R246 - 220K resistor
  > > R262, R263, R264, R265 - 1K0 resistors
  > > R266, R267, R268, R269 - 2K2 resistors
  > > 
  > > C9, C10, C11, C12 - 1n0 capacitors
  > > C30, C44, C58, C78 - 0.1uF capacitors
  > > 
  > > D42, D43, D44 - each 3 x 1N4148 diodes in series
  > > (mount two sticking vertically out of the board and
  > > one across the top)
  > > 
  > > D54, D64, D65, D66, D67, D68 - 1N4148 diodes
  > > D57 - BAT85 schottky diode
  > > 
  > > IC6 - 74LS14 hex inverter
  > > IC7 - 4N28 optoisolator
  > > IC16 - LM324 quad opamp
  > > 
  > > P11, P12 - 8 pin DIN sockets, pcb mounting
  > > 
  > > L1 - wire link in 0v position
  > > L2 - wire link in +5v position
  > > 
  > > There is also a 470R resistor suggested between
  > > pins 4 and 14 on IC6. There was a space on the
  > > circuit board for mine, but on some versions you 
  > > may have to solder the resistor on top of the chip.
  > > 
  > > 
  > > 
  > > z
  > > 
  > > 
  > > NEW ALLIANCE EAST!!!!
  > > 
  > > --------------------------------------
  > > 
  > > New Alliance East - Mastering
  > > 
  > > New Alliance East - Facebook
  > > 
  > > X :::: B :::: S
  > > 
  > > ________________________________
  > > From: brian walker <brian1075us@...>
  > > To: "Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com" <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com> 
  > > Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 1:38 PM
  > > Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: Simmons SDS 1000 & MTM
  > > 
  > > 
  > > Hi
  > > 
  > > I have an SDS1000 and a SDS1000m
  > > 
  > > They both have a full set of 5 pin DIN sockets and working MIDI
  > > 
  > > I have seen a SDS1000 without the sockets so NO MIDI
  > > 
  > > I have also seen a SDS1000m with a full set of 5 pin DIN sockets but with NO MIDI functions
  > > 
  > > I am still trying to figure it out
  > > 
  > > If it has a 5 pin DIN socket plug a MIDI lead into it and see what you get
  > > 
  > > The results will be: -
  > > 
  > > It works fine
  > > 
  > > It does not work in which case: -
  > > 
  > > It is NOT MIDI capable
  > > 
  > > OR
  > > 
  > > It is MIDI capable but is not working properly
  > > 
  > > Hopefully that covers all eventualities
  > > 
  > > Brian
  > > 
  > > ________________________________
  > > From: HH <grandedoot@...>
  > > To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com 
  > > Sent: Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 23:50
  > > Subject: [Simmons Drums] Re: Simmons SDS 1000 & MTM
  > > 
  > > 
  > > Thanks Nick,
  > > 
  > > How the H do you know if it has a midi or not?
  > > 
  > > c
  > > 
  > > --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, Nick Zampiello <newallianceeast@> wrote:
  > > >
  > > > your SDS1000 doesn't have midi?
  > > > 
  > > > many do and if you get one with midi you don't need an MTM>
  > > > 
  > > > z
  > > > 
  > > > 
  > > > Ã, 
  > > > NEW ALLIANCE EAST!!!!
  > > > 
  > > > --------------------------------------
  > > > 
  > > > 
  > > > New Alliance EastÃ, - Mastering
  > > > 
  > > > New Alliance EastÃ, -Ã, Facebook
  > > > 
  > > > X :::: B :::: S
  > > > 
  > > > 
  > > > 
  > > > 
  > > > ________________________________
  > > > From: HH <grandedoot@>
  > > > To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com 
  > > > Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:58 AM
  > > > Subject: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SDS 1000 & MTM
  > > > 
  > > > 
  > > > 
  > > > Ã, 
  > > > Hello again!
  > > > 
  > > > I have a SDS 1000 & am wondering if a MTM system would work with it? The SDS is nice, but I have visions from the 80's when I would go to a keyboard store & they had either the SDX (or the MTM) that could be played & it was AMAZING!
  > > > 
  > > > If the MTM adds a ton of incredible sounds to the SDS 1000, I suppose, I'm super curious to know.
  > > > 
  > > > Thanks guys & gals! Chris
  > > > 
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