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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS-V sounds

2004-10-14 by jesper@electronic-obsession.se

gregory:
> i'm really curious to hear the sounds of the sds-v, especially the
> cymbal and hi-hats. are they white noise based?

They're prom-based and mixed with the rest (noise etc).

> does the v have
> discrete circuits inside or chips like the 8, 800?

It has discreet apart from the filters who are SSM and not Curtis! Why do
you think the SDS-V kicks the butt of every 8 or 800 around?! And I didn't
even mention the SDS-III or IV in that sentence... ;)

> even a close up
> photo of the controls would be cool to see. does anyone know where i
> can hear a sample of the whole kit?

Not sure... but I can tell the list that if all goes well this guy soon can
add a SDS-III to the lineup... :)

electronically yours, jesper
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