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EPB on UK eBay

2013-08-12 by Chris

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Simmons-SDS-EPB-EPROM-BLOWER-/181195353124?pt=UK_Drum_Machines_Grooveboxes&hash=item2a3015ac24 In case anyone is on the lookout for

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS-3 trimmers

2013-08-07 by scistudio440

That would be very kind of you. If possible please make sure on the picture I have other components showing around so I can make a better location. Thanks !

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS-3 trimmers

2013-08-07 by scistudio440

That would be very kind of you. If possible please make sure on the picture I have other components showing around so I can make a better location. Thanks !

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS-3 trimmers

2013-08-06 by Michael Buchner

They look exactly like small dental chewing gums and are coloured in stripes yellow, black a.s.o. I can send you a pic tomorrow. Von meinem iPhone gesendet ...

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS-3 trimmers

2013-08-06 by scistudio440

I am ready to do that, problem is I have no idea which components are each of the 4 ladder capacitors of the filter ... Would you know where they are located

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS-3 trimmers

2013-08-06 by philmurr

You need to do exactly as Michael suggested earlier on and work your way through the ladder filter with a signal follower. It s going to be one (or more) of

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Re: Memory cart clone update.

2013-08-06 by Richard

PCB s have arrived from manufacture. Still waiting on a few bits n pieces but will put together one board to test all is ok...the smoke test..lol. Again don t

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS-3 trimmers

2013-08-05 by philmurr

What do you see at the inputs to IC3a (pins 2 & 3)? Lockup/down of IC3 is listed on the service scoops as a known issue so that could be the problem, you

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New file uploaded to Simmons_Drums

2013-08-05 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 Drums] SDS-3 trimmers

2013-08-04 by scistudio440

OK, I did that touching pin 1 of each IC3. I get a clear sine from each of them except from the faulty voice which is mute. Does that mean that the LM1458 is

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS-3 trimmers

2013-08-03 by Michael Buchner

Build yourself a signal follower. Take an active PC speaker, connect ground of its cinch to the SDS3s ground. Solder a piece of wire to the tip and touch the

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS-3 trimmers

2013-08-03 by scistudio440

Thanks Michael and Phil for your advices. Yes I am getting noise on all other 3 voices. When you say check the VCF output I understand you mean pin 1 or 7 of

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS-3 trimmers

2013-08-03 by jesper

Great to hear! I ve replaced a bunch of those in both SDS-III and SDS-IV and I think it s an indication of what the expected life span of those components are.

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS-3 trimmers

2013-08-03 by philmurr

I had to replace all 3086 s in my SDS-IV, both channels before I could get reliably working sound again. The noise generator is common to all channels so if

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS-3 trimmers

2013-08-02 by scistudio440

OK. So now after sorting one silent voice (CA3086 was the culprit) I have another silent voice to sort (which was working fine before I tried to sort the first

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SDS-V switch circuit

2013-07-31 by jesper

Hi list, I ve finally dug into my SDS-V (hihat) card that was a bit temperamental in that, that all channel LEDs was lit upon startup and that it sometimes

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS-3 trimmers

2013-07-31 by Michael Buchner

The one near Impact is the filter symmetric (you can remove the distortion, but there isn t any). The one near bend up down is the adjustment of the VCA input,

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SDS-3 trimmers

2013-07-31 by scistudio440

Hi list, Would anyone know what are the trimmer beside the Impact Click level and the trimmer beside the Bend level for ? And also the one beside the Output

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: screws

2013-07-30 by Nick Zampiello

i replaced a ton of corroded screws in my SDSV and 7 by taking an example of each to the hardware store. you need to go to the one that has a full range of

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Re: Yellow SDS9 Bass Drum Shell

2013-07-30 by teknikfourteen

Bump.. I m still looking to buy a Yellow Bass Drum Pad or shell (SDS7, SDS9, SDX style) in decent condition (no cracks but scratches ok). Anyone? Cheers Alan

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Re: screws

2013-07-30 by teknikfourteen

I had to replace a number of rusted or stripped screws for my various Simmons gear re-furb projects.. I was able to source some that were close but not exactly

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New file uploaded to Simmons_Drums

2013-07-29 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 : /Analog

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Simmons addresses

2013-07-27 by philmurr

So most people know the well-known addresses that Simmons worked out of back in the 1980 s. The only one I m not sure of is the exact Campfield Road address.

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screws

2013-07-27 by iantoau

i can t find some of the chassis screws to my sds8 and sds 9 modules. is there a place where i can buy them? all the best peter from oz

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New file uploaded to Simmons_Drums

2013-07-25 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 : /Analog

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Re: SV: [Simmons Drums] Depeche Mode

2013-07-24 by teknikfourteen

I never did get to meet Steve in person, but I bought my SDSV mk1 kit from him through Long & McQuade. It was the first yellow Simmons kit in Canada (if that s

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Re: SV: [Simmons Drums] Depeche Mode

2013-07-24 by superwolle70

did you know that Steve Negus, Saga s drummer did the Simmons distribution in Canada? And by the way: If someone want s to build his own briefcase:

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Re: SV: [Simmons Drums] Depeche Mode

2013-07-24 by teknikfourteen

For me the love of Simmons began with a Canadian band named Saga and the radio hit Wind Him Up on the album Worlds Apart back in 81. Here is a link to a

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Re: Simmons SDSV Rack Ears?

2013-07-24 by teknikfourteen

Yeah, the 5 does not really fit the standard 19 inch Rack Form Factor and one needs to be creative if mounting it in a rack is desired... however a search on

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Re: Memory cart clone update.

2013-07-24 by Richard

Added some photos of parts as they are acquired. As you can see my photo taking skills lack way behind some of my others..=)

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Re: Simmons SDSV Rack Ears?

2013-07-23 by Scott Gibbons

It s also possible to buy a rackable chassis. You d have to cut into the face and back, but if your case is in really bad shape it might be worth exploring the

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Looking for an analogue Clap Trap

2013-07-23 by chris@chriswareham.net

Hi folks, Seeing as I ve been unable to get hold of enough information in order to build a clone of the analogue Clap Trap, I ve been trying to buy one on

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Re: Simmons SDSV Rack Ears?

2013-07-23 by vout@...

Hi Chris, I used this rack tray for my Simmons rack - http://www.prebeat.co.uk/accessories-c1/accessories-c11/3u-rack-tray-p12.html The SDSV fits perfectly,

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