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Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SDS6!

2016-01-29 by Nick Zampiello

Lots of switches,  Plus it does accent per channel and humanize amount on the back. it s really the sound of a  simple computer doing exactly what it is

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SDS6!

2016-01-29 by Ewan Colsell

unfortunately I ve never seen one in the flesh, looks like it would be the perfect way to program drums for electronic music. looks like it wouldn t be hard to

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SDS6!

2016-01-29 by Thomas Heckmann

Congratulations :-) I love my SDS-6 as well, but using the Friend Chip Mr.Lab at the moment for triggering my SDS III as it is even more intuitive. Have to dig

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Simmons SDS6!

2016-01-29 by Nick Zampiello

Hey Simmons people.  I feel inspired and wanted to say that i ve been using my SDS6 sequencer driving an SDSV and it s FANTASTIC! the timing on this

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sds9 modifications/schematics?

2016-01-27 by ewanuno@...

now that my sds9 has found its way back into my heart i m wondering what kind of modifications could be done to it. so i m looking for a schematic, i found the

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New file uploaded to Simmons_Drums

2016-01-26 by Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com

Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Simmons_Drums group. File : /simmons

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Re: Simmons : Fun live shots edition

2015-12-23 by Scott Gibbons

Lee Harris: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edRvdXuMdfw&sns=em My love for Simmons drums was really cemented with Lee s work on the first two Talk Talk albums

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Simmons : Fun live shots edition

2015-12-22 by Nick Zampiello

...  NEW ALLIANCE EAST!!!! ... New Alliance East - Mastering New Alliance East - Facebook X :::: B :::: S Show me some good electronic drummer live pics:

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selling my sds9

2015-12-20 by ewanuno@...

i m selling my sds9. its in good (and totally working) condition apart from one missing pot (tom 3 trigger sensitivity) you can still turn the pot with a

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Adhesives

2015-12-15 by music@...

Use Krazy Glue (or similar) between the piezo and wood, let dry, then apply a generous bead of silicone around the perimeter and edge of the piezo, and a good

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Adhesives

2015-12-15 by Gregory Boscia

I have had success with double sided foam core tape. Don t forget to pour too much hot glue on the wires. It s a requirement for drum pads.  ... From:

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS1000 and SDS8

2015-12-12 by Gwyn Clarke

Hi  What price are you looking for for each?  Regards,  Gwyn  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, 12 Dec, 2015 at 2:07 pm, Kent paistekid@yahoo.ca

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SDS1000 and SDS8

2015-12-12 by Kent

I have an SDS1000 including 5 SDS9 red pads for sale. The surface of the pads is dead mint! Also, I have an SDS8 (with foot switch) comes with 5 black pads

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Replacing piezos

2015-12-11 by music@...

Here is the first article... http://www.scribd.com/doc/262527709/Simmons-Pads-Reconditioning http://www.scribd.com/doc/262527709/Simmons-Pads-Reconditioning

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Re: Replacing piezos

2015-12-10 by sjgallos@...

As far as I know it is RTV / silicone sealant. Any hardware / home improvement store will have it.

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Replacing piezos

2015-12-10 by Jim Barber

Probably rubber cement would do but don t know if you can get it in black. It could be silicon which does come in black. It is used as adhesive, feels like

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RE: [Simmons Drums] Replacing piezos

2015-12-10 by Thomas McGinniss

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=glue+silicone&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=76208277907&hvpos=1o1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12184745975407033471&hvp

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Replacing piezos

2015-12-10 by jkpoole2002@...

Any idea what Simmons used for the adhesive for mounting the piezos in the pads. I thought contact cement until I opened the pad and saw a mound of some kind

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Bass pad trigger

2015-12-01 by jesper

Yes, it can be the piezo. I know others here know more about prying the pads apart. -- electronically yours, jesper - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -

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Bass pad trigger

2015-12-01 by jkpoole2002@...

My bass pad does not seem to be triggering correctly. It is much quieter than my other bass pad ( yes I have a double bass kit). Tried all the adjustments in

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Re: Bass pad legs

2015-11-26 by Realm Steel

I am in the same predicament, but am going to try using plastic rigid electrical conduit. I have a leftover 90 degree bend piece and it fits perfectly in the

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Re: Bass pad legs

2015-11-25 by Kent

I am also looking for one for my SDSV kick! Any help is greatly appreciated.... Kent

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Re: Bass pad legs

2015-11-25 by Scott Gibbons

If you re not adverse to using a drum rack, you can hold a Simmons bass pad in place inside the rack with regular braces instead of spurs. I ve done that in my

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Bass pad legs

2015-11-24 by jkpoole2002@...

Hello from the U.S. I was hoping if there are any other members from the U.S. might be able to help me find a set of legs for as bassdrum pad. Or does anybody

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Re: [Simmons Drums] claptrap eprom?

2015-11-16 by jesper

File on it s way south! /j. Den 2015-11-16 kl. 16:38, skrev Michael Buchner ... -- electronically yours, jesper - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -

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Re: [Simmons Drums] claptrap eprom?

2015-11-16 by jesper

Hi Chris and the rest, thanks for your reply. It sure sounds clack on lower pitch settings and shorter decay. I m not saying I hate it, but I sure prefer my

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Re: [Simmons Drums] claptrap eprom?

2015-11-16 by Michael Buchner

Normally it is a chain of clap attack phases. If it is too high, it might sound like fingersnaps or clicks. Could you send me a sound sample (decay full on)?

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Re: [Simmons Drums] claptrap eprom?

2015-11-16 by Chris Wareham

Hi Jesper, From what I remember of my Digital Clap Trap, the actual clap sample was very short and like a loud clack sound if I tried to pronounce it in

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Re: [Simmons Drums] claptrap eprom?

2015-11-16 by jesper

Hi group, now I ve replaced two missing knob caps, repaired a broken off pot (audio in) and replaced the eprom with a new one. My doc brunt one for me from

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Re: [Simmons Drums] simmons knobs

2015-11-10 by jesper

Sorry, I m a moron (or just tired). That was supposed to go to Simon. The list doesn t accept attachments... -- electronically yours, jesper - -- --- ----

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simmons knobs

2015-11-10 by jesper

Hi, I ve got a set like these (see attached picture). 4mm D-shaft so they should match. What can be said though is that the colours are quite strong so the

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SDS-9

2015-11-06 by jesper

I m quite positive I have spare knobs + caps (since I bought an entire SDS-8 set and only used a few for my EPB). But I m not at home this weekend so I need to

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Simmons SDS-9

2015-11-06 by Sean O'Brien

Hi! I m new to the group. Thanks for letting me in to the party. I ve got 4 SDS-9 units and need some knobs. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance. SOB Sent from

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Re : [Simmons Drums] claptrap eprom?

2015-11-06 by Jacquot.Patrice@...

Hi Jesper, happy to see that you become reasonable :) Beware !? the SDX is watching you now ... Actually you llsee the Filter is well analog & not ridiculous

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Searching for a SDS 7 in Europe

2015-11-06 by Rogier Keller

Hi, Looking for a nice looking and working one with at least 5 cards. Send me an email if you got one and willing to sell it. Thanks! Rogier

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Re: [Simmons Drums] claptrap eprom?

2015-11-06 by jesper

Thanks a billion Michael - I knew I could trust the hexagods! :D I ll let you know if everything goes well with the deal later today. -- electronically yours,

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claptrap eprom?

2015-11-06 by jesper

Hi fellow hexaheads! Looks like I might be getting myself a digital claptrap to complete the trio in my drum corner. The odd thing is that it has the wrong

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