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Re: review upload wanted?

2003-05-12 by simmons_sdx

... think ... HI JULIAN, YES PLS, I AM VERY INTERESTED. IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOU COULD EMAIL ME THE SCANED REVIEW OF THE SDX. I CAN SEND YOU IN EXCHANGE A SDX

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Re: SDC200?

2003-05-10 by angeyoda

Hello Jesper, yes the SDC200 is a DRUM AMPLIFIER, a combo with 5 special preamplifier ; BD, SD, TOMTOM, HH & cymbal. + 9 inputs + 1 send & return FX channel

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SDC200?

2003-05-09 by Jesper

Is this a drum amplifier? What was it used for? Haven t seen this on the net before!

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SDS-V hihat pedal

2003-05-09 by Jesper

Hi dudes! Anyone who can explain how this work. Sure, I know it produces the sound of a hihat closing if released and that it affects the decay when pressed...

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YEEEEEEEEEEEES!

2003-05-08 by Jesper

It works! =) I have a fully working SDS-V with all seven cards now. My HH-card is fixed and it took me two minutes and cost less than one dollar (a new IC).

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manuals

2003-05-08 by tommygun421

I have the manual for the MTX 9 I will be uploading it this weekend

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(no subject)

2003-05-08 by tommygun421

Hello Im new to the list.It s nice to find a place where one can talk about there passion. I have always loved the simmons sound. I use a mtx 9 in with my

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS8 Pads

2003-05-06 by jesper@bolina.hsb.se

Hi! The SDS-V _DO_ use xlr, but I own a soldering iron and can make cables... =) What I mean is that even with my tele-to-xlr cables I haven t had any trouble

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS8 Pads

2003-05-06 by Vince LeGrand

Oops...Obviously, I don t own an SDSV :-( ....I thought they used XLR connections. I do own an SDS8 and SDS7....I ll try to find the time to try connecting

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS8 Pads

2003-05-06 by Jesper

... Reek Havoc who was a Simmons rep at the time), and in talking to him, I have this fuzzy memory of him saying that the SDS8 pads put out a much lower signal

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS8 Pads

2003-05-05 by Vince LeGrand

Hi! ... ... Back when the MTM was introduced, I was at a Simmons clinic (hosted by Reek Havoc who was a Simmons rep at the time), and in talking to him,

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Pad strike zone replacement material

2003-05-05 by scott_casiotone

So I will cut and paste some sort of stuff at the ... I ... If you re going to resurface your pads, you could try some thick neoprene. It adds a little

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS8 Pads

2003-05-04 by Jesper

Hi! ... Good for you! ... Fix it to ground (unless already done) and see if it helps... Ground hum is my guess... ... Never heard of - must ve been lying in a

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SDS8 Pads

2003-05-04 by b3fever

Hello everyone, I m new to the group and Simmons. I had used a Tama Techstar kit back in the 80 s because I couldn t afford Simmons at that time. I recently

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons Rules!

2003-05-04 by Jesper

... playing (and ... Nice story... and welcome BTW! My setup (drum section) involves six Simmons hexapads (black, 5 tom type pads and one bass), two SDS-1 with

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: battery

2003-04-30 by Jesper

It might well be looking like a watch battery... electronically yours, jesper http://www.bolina.hsb.se/hsidor/jesper - -- --- ---- ----- ------ ----- ---- ---

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Re: Batteries

2003-04-30 by scott_casiotone

... to ... your ... Not to mention you might void your warranty. ;) Scott

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SDS9 Batteries and grouchy Frenchman

2003-04-29 by sevebc

First of all to young Jeff Don t let the tetchy rantings of Patrice put you off! He s simply a crusty cynical frenchman who s a bit pissed since loosing the

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: MIDI

2003-04-29 by sovereigng@aol.com

You can use Your SDS 9 to trigger some sounds on your D4 and vice versa. First, set the same MIDI channel on both brains. Then adjust the corresponding note

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Re: MIDI

2003-04-29 by angeyoda

... though. Hi, MIDI is a standard communication between electonic instruments which allows you to trigg some other brains from your SDS9 one (in this case...)

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MIDI

2003-04-29 by jeff2dope2000

What is MIDI? Dont make fun of me because I dont know, remember that this is my first Simmons kit and that I am a beginner with electronic drums and brains.

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Re: Hi All

2003-04-29 by jeff2dope2000

Thats how mine is, ABCD 12345. That is a SDS9. ... available !!! ... Toms ... flat ... brain... ... will be ... other ... having ... sell

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[Simmons Drums] Re: Hi All

2003-04-28 by angeyoda

Hey Jesper, are you sure you re talking about an SDS9 ? I ve got one , you can save Kits ; you ve got 4 banks A,B,C,D of 5 Kits in each so 20 Kits available

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Re: battery

2003-04-28 by jeff2dope2000

Thanks guys. Now I only have to find someone to fix it. If this does not fix it would someone want to buy it? I would sell it for cheap. Go to ebay and put

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Re: battery

2003-04-28 by angeyoda

... only ... IF you can t do it by yourself, go & see an electronic instrument dealer who does maintain & repairs electro stuff !!!Don t take the risk to break

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Re: battery

2003-04-28 by angeyoda

... only ... IF you can t do it by yourself, go & see an electronic instrument dealer who does maintain & repairs electro stuff !!!Don t take the risk to break

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Re: battery

2003-04-28 by jeff2dope2000

No it said MEMTEC-E by EVERREADY 3.9 V Thats what it said on the plastic cover that sliped over it. I stood about 1 inch tall and about 1.5 inches wide. Is

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: battery

2003-04-28 by Lars Johansson

Was it labelled CR-2032 or similar by any chance ? If so, that´s your battery ! LJ http://hem.spray.se/ppgwave/studiopics.html ... From: jeff2dope2000

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Re: battery

2003-04-28 by jeff2dope2000

I opened it up and I could not find any thing that looked like a regular battery. I want to know what it should look like. The only battery looking thing was

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Home for SDS9 kit

2003-04-28 by John Painter

Hi all: I m considering posting my SDS9 kit to ebay, but before I do I wanted to try to find someone who would really want it here. If anyone has an interest,

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: Hi All

2003-04-28 by Jesper

... How scary! ;) ... *yack* ;) ... And it s a Simmons - i e, what this list is about. Go ask some other drummers about the other unit... ;) electronically

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Re: battery

2003-04-28 by angeyoda

... Dear Jeff, try to make an effort... I can t tell you where it is , as I didn t look at, but it should be obvious when you open the brain, (the SDS9 one

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battery

2003-04-28 by jeff2dope2000

What does the battery look like and where would it be located? I dont know how to change it or even where it is. What kind of battery should I buy to replace

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Re: Hi All

2003-04-27 by angeyoda

In fact, instead of checking, change it directly , it will be a good way to know how old it is...The battery life span is around ten or fifteen years...So it

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Re: Hi All

2003-04-26 by jeff2dope2000

... Well how do I check the Lithium Battery? What do you mean if its flat? I with see but I dont know how. ... are ... digital ... warm & ... the ... me to

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Re: Hi All

2003-04-26 by angeyoda

Hi Jesper & Jeff, You_ can definitely memorise what you do with the SDS9 ; the Toms are analog but the BassDrum, SnareDru & the Rim channel are some digital

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Hi All

2003-04-26 by Jesper

Hi Jeff & welcome to this bunch of crazy bastards dwelling in the past! =) ... That s a cool dad! Mine likes jazz... :( ... Wrong list for that Q. NO!

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EBAY

2003-04-26 by jeff2dope2000

As I mentioned I bought my set off Ebay. I paid $250.00 dollars for a snare, 3 toms, a bass, a brain, and the rack w/ clamps. If any one is looking for a set

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Hi All

2003-04-26 by jeff2dope2000

Hi my name is Jeff. I am 15 years old and my dad introduced me to Simmons drums. I have been watching ebay and reading your posts here on this site and I

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS8

2003-04-24 by Jesper

www.ebay.de - there the SDS-8 seems common... good luck! electronically yours, jesper http://www.bolina.hsb.se/hsidor/jesper - -- --- ---- ----- ------ -----

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SDS8

2003-04-24 by Franco

Hi, I am looking for the SDS8 brain and foot trigger. If someone could please let me know where I could find these or if they could part with them. Thanks a

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Re: Cleaning pads

2003-04-24 by Stuart McConaghy

... Hi Rich, I am indeed English, but live not too far north from you (New Haven, CT). Thanks for the Goo Gone tip, I had thought of it, but wasn t sure if it

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Re: Cleaning pads

2003-04-23 by b3fever

... only one still gasping for a ... previous owner didn t exactly ... sticker residue on the bottoms ... any recommended cleaners ... little scuffed up, they

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Cleaning pads

2003-04-23 by Stuart McConaghy

Hey people, Just stumbled upon this place a few days ago, I thought I was the only one still gasping for a Simmons fix! Question for you lot, I ve been given

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