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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS3 pads connector

2014-07-13 by Michael Buchner


Hello Alphonso,
the DIN is wired like this: the MIDDLE pin (labelled "2" on the connector) is ground, the other four are the pad inputs. This is different to MIDI, because MIDI uses only 3 pins.
Best
Michael
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Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2014 2:49 PM
Subject: [Simmons Drums] SDS3 pads connector

Hi group!
Anyone know what type of DIN connector is valid to connect the SDS3 pads to the module?. I tried with a MIDI cable but only a couple of pads work in this way. Perhaps the pad piezzos are failing or maybe I need to connect the MIDI pins in a different way?.

Thanks in advance!

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