Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

Hi list,

Michael Buchner skrev 2014-04-27 18:27:
> Hello Nick,
> if you like the shape and look of the Simmons Drums, I would recommend
> to buy only some hexagon pads and use a modern, new controller like a
> Roland (yes, folks, hate me for this sentence, but read on). You cannot
> buy one of these old boxes and expect to plug and play. And you have a
> child who wants to learn drums.

We don't hate you... even after that. ;) BTW, my kids are hitting away 
on my Seabroset with a Trixer 2 hooked up to it.

> It is like to learn how to drive a car: I wouldn't recommend to start
> with an old MG or something. Most of the time you have problems with
> these old boxes, starting with the wiring. You should be a little
> experienced in the old technology, these beasts were the roots of
> electronic drums back in the days and today they are only something for
> real nerds.

I agree though I would've loved to start in an MG. :) I started in a 
Volvo Amazon which was seen as a vintage classic already then.
http://cloudlakes.com/gallery/2660451-volvo-amazon.html
(sorry for the OT)

> A good combination is the Nord Drum with some old hex pads. You have to
> remove the resistor (inside the pad), then it feels and sounds like a
> Simmons, but is reliable, has a memory and is easy to handle. I play
> this while LOOKING on my fully equipped V.

I think you (in the general sense) need to decide if it's nostalgia, 
looks, sounds, feel, whatever, that is the priority. I'm no drummer and 
when I feel like drumming the mentioned Seabroset works just fine. And, 
now it's my time to go out on a limb, it's the best looking e-drumset in 
the history of mankind.
http://www.electronic-obsession.se/studio/seabro/seabro6.jpg

I mainly program my drums from a master keyboard through the MTM's and 
then I can gather the old goodies I want. The Trixer I only bought cheap 
so that the kids could keep nourishing their pop star dreams. ;)

So, to sum it up: Whatever works for you!

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