Re: Re : Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: SDS 9 el ementary problem & deeper fault
2013-05-21 by jesper
My views after two minutes and not really thinking it through... From experience: I ve changed one (tantal, in a Variophon, anno 1982) From laziness: Why
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Re : Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: SDS 9 elementary problem & deeper fault
2013-05-21 by Jacquot.Patrice@...
I m therefore quite sure that every caps linked to powersupply should be replaced by security. Less sure about the audio path... but well ... ... De: Nick
Re : Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: SDS 9 elementary problem & deeper fault
2013-05-21 by Jacquot.Patrice@...
About the caps, I m facing 2 schools tech : the one who is thinking logically than it s better to have new & full spec caps so they can provide their real
Re: [Simmons Drums] Analogue Clap Trap clone
2013-05-21 by chris@chriswareham.net
... Hi Chris, I had a digital Clap Trap at one point, and it s also a great machine. The analogue one seems to be capable of more synthetic sounds though,
Re: [Simmons Drums] Introduction From Longtime Lurker
2013-05-21 by Michael Buchner
You are a hero! :-) Von meinem iPhone gesendet ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [Simmons Drums] WTB: SDS-7 Selector pad stand mount
2013-05-21 by simmonssds7fan
If you could supply me with more detailed pics than I see here on the group page along with dimensions, that would be great.
Re: [Simmons Drums] Analogue Clap Trap clone
2013-05-21 by Chris Cronin
I m hoping that if Dave does win back the rights to the Simmons name, the Analogue Clap Trap will be resurrected. I picked up the Musicaid one last year for
Re: "e-drum cities"?
2013-05-21 by superwolle70
no, I m still freezing :-)
Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: "e-drum cities"?
2013-05-21 by jesper
... Obviously! ;) Was it you who won the jacket on Ebay? -- electronically yours, jesper - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- - www.electronic-obsession.se
Re: "e-drum cities"?
2013-05-21 by superwolle70
... none. I would make all pads show St. Albans time
"e-drum cities"?
2013-05-21 by jesper
I m still thinking about converting my second (and broken) selector pad to a world clock. Which cities are important except for St Albans? ;) I m thinking:
Analogue Clap Trap clone
2013-05-21 by chris@chriswareham.net
Hi folks, I ve been hoping to get hold of an analogue Musicaid or Simmons Clap Trap for some time, but missed out on the couple of affordable ones that have
Re: [Simmons Drums] WTB: SDS-7 Selector pad stand mount
2013-05-21 by jesper
... I bet the stand is easy to make if you cannot find any. I m keeping mine but can supply pictures and dimensions if you want. -- electronically yours,
Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: SDS 9 elementary problem & deeper fault
2013-05-21 by jesper
If you re good at soldering it s no problem to switch caps. But that s a common advice online and hence the scepticism. Michael knows what he s talking about
SDS-V Cymbal pads
2013-05-21 by simmonssds7fan
Does anyone have any detailed pics of these? I m looking to reverse engineer one and need to know how it is constructed. Not looking to reproduce them for
WTB: SDS-7 Selector pad stand mount
2013-05-21 by simmonssds7fan
Like the title says, I m looking for a factory stand mount for an SDS-7 Selector pad unit. Last obtainable piece I need to complete my SDS-7 kit. Also looking
[Simmons Drums] Re: SDS 9 elementary problem & deeper fault
2013-05-21 by simmonssds7fan
I replaced all of the caps that were the same value as the mux/demux circuits as advised by Michael Buchner (he said it was the mux/demux circuits), and that
Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: SDS 9 elementary problem & deeper fault
2013-05-20 by Nick Zampiello
right! there s definitely times when you might not... i thought this about my SDSV until i just did all of the caps not on the cards. power supply and some on
Introduction From Longtime Lurker
2013-05-20 by scottw
Hello Fellow Simmons Fanatics, Joined here quite some time ago but never posted until now. Anyway, I am a 46 year old drummer from West Tennessee in the USA.
Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: SDS 9 elementary problem & deeper fault
2013-05-20 by jesper
Tell that to my 1950 s Clavioline with original caps. ;) The cap debate will go on, but no, I only replace those in need of replacing. -- electronically yours,
Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: SDS 9 elementary problem & deeper fault
2013-05-20 by Nick Zampiello
the capacitors are most likely to decay over time. all of them suffer after 20-30 years in the field. usually the power supply is first thing you fix, after
[Simmons Drums] Re: SDS 9 elementary problem & deeper fault
2013-05-20 by gordonjcp
... Any particular reason why you replaced the all the capacitors? Were they *all* faulty? Don t just start ripping parts out and replacing them, without
Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: SDS 9 elementary problem & deeper fault
2013-05-20 by Michael Buchner
Anybody willing to trade an SDS9 fully working for an MG or Jaguar E-Type? Michael ... From: Jonathan To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 20,
[Simmons Drums] Re: SDS 9 elementary problem & deeper fault
2013-05-20 by Jonathan
I totally get the analogy, but I m with Chris - as an ex MG owner myself, they re not so bad to work on though and I would have thought the crammed-in effect
Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: SDS 9 elementary problem & deeper fault
2013-05-20 by chris@chriswareham.net
... At least an MG is easy to work on - by the sounds of it the SDS-9 is more like working on a Jaguar E-Type. Chris (former MGB-GT owner)
RE: [Simmons Drums] Simmons Kits For Sale
2013-05-20 by Gareth Paterson
Hi Kelly I have an SDS9 in white, an SDS800 in red, a non working SDS7 brain (only good for spares) plus large amounts of Simmons rackmount gear and pads which
Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons Kits For Sale
2013-05-20 by Tony Henderson
Hi Kelli... when is your partner s birthday ?? May have a couple of ideas. Thanks, Tony Henderson Sent from my iPhone ... [Non-text portions of this message
Re: Re : [Simmons Drums] MTM & SDSV via MIDI
2013-05-20 by brian walker
Hi Just checked and Elbay still produce the MIDI 2 SDS board for 7.42 Australian dollars Also available as a part kit, full kit, 19 rack case and Eurorack
Simmons Kits For Sale
2013-05-20 by Kelli Springall
Hi All, I am wondering if anyone has an original Simmons Electronic Kit for sale. I am looking for one as a birthday gift for my partner who is a drummer and
New member introduction
2013-05-19 by simmonssds7fan
Just thought I d be polite and introduce myself to the group. My name is Paul Metcalf, age 43, and I hail from the USA. I ve been a longtime Simmons fan, and
[Simmons Drums] Re: SDS 9 elementary problem & deeper fault
2013-05-19 by simmonssds7fan
Hello, I can attest to Michael s statements that these can be a real pain when not working. He has been a big help to me lately with one of these SDS9 units as
Re: SDS7 Pad selector holder
2013-05-19 by simmonssds7fan
... If you still have this I d be very interested in it. Email sent :) ~Paul
Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: Simmons SDS 1000 & MTM
2013-05-17 by Michael Buchner
Yes, there is no Eprom for the software. But the OS must be somewhere, I think they flashed it onto the one-chip CPU. But: I am not into the 1000, I don t
[Simmons Drums] Re: Simmons SDS 1000 & MTM
2013-05-17 by philmurr
I opened up my SDS1000 (non-MIDI) last night and it doesn t have an additional EPROM for the program, just one for the snare sample. It uses an 8051 (with
Re: Re : [Simmons Drums] MTM & SDSV via MIDI
2013-05-17 by jesper
... Glad to have helped! Since I wrote this I remapped my three machines to run on midi channel 1 since that s first priority in the midi protocol. Might be a
Re: Re : [Simmons Drums] MTM & SDSV via MIDI
2013-05-17 by Thomas
You sir, have made my day! Thank you very much! I think with time I will understand the dynamics and effects settings a bit more, but for now, this is exactly
Re: Re : [Simmons Drums] MTM & SDSV via M IDI
2013-05-17 by jesper
... I think Paul is still here and yes, I know Elby took over the product. But I thought they made DIY-sets too?! I have a semi-finished rack version around.
Re: Re : Re: Re : Re: Re : [Simmons Drums] MTM & SDSV via MIDI
2013-05-17 by jesper
... When you live and breath your work I bet it s plain and easy. Beta testing is a good thing! ;) But, don t misunderstand, the MTM is a great piece of gear.
Re: Re : Re: Re : Re: Re : [Simmons Dru ms] MTM & SDSV via MIDI
2013-05-17 by jesper
... Adding to the confusion (I think) was Simmons way of changing the trigger levels. So, new MTM-owners should take care. Adjust the output levels correct.
Re: Re : [Simmons Drums] MTM & SDSV via M IDI
2013-05-16 by Chris Wareham
... Unfortunately the guy who originally produced the MIDI2SDS board has stopped making them, which is a shame as it would have been my first choice for
Re : Re: Re : Re: Re : [Simmons Drums] MTM & SDSV via MIDI
2013-05-16 by philmurr
I think the software team for the MTM was led by Simon Davidmann. A very clever guy. But yes, it all seemed VERY experimental...!
Re : Re: Re : Re: Re : [Simmo ns Drums] MTM & SDSV via MIDI
2013-05-16 by Jacquot.Patrice@...
Actually yes I fully missed it . Even Dave would use it I think ;) I don t know who did the software of the MTM, but he must have been in a complicated life
Re: Re : Re: Re : [Simmons Drums] MTM & SDSV via MIDI
2013-05-16 by jesper
... Did you miss it last time I posted it? Well, I use it myself from time to time. :D -- electronically yours, jesper [rank: GOD] - -- --- ---- ----- ---- ---
Re: Re : [Simmons Drums] MTM & SDSV via M IDI
2013-05-16 by jesper
... But if you want the dynamics over velocity you need something better. midi2sds2 works better as a substitute... MTM s rock! -- electronically yours, jesper
Re : Re: Re : [Simmons Drums] MTM & SDSV via MIDI
2013-05-16 by Jacquot.Patrice@...
Brilliant ! I knew you were a God :) ... De: jesper À: Simmons Drums Envoyé: Thu, 16 May
Re : Re: [Simmons Drums] MTM & SDSV via MIDI
2013-05-16 by Jacquot.Patrice@...
You can adjust everything with the MTM. It will just take longer than usual. ^^ ... De: Nick Zampiello À: Simmons Drums
Re: Re : [Simmons Drums] MTM & SDSV via MIDI
2013-05-16 by chris@chriswareham.net
... Yikes. Perhaps fitting one of the Engineers@Work trigger boards to the drum brains would be more convenient:
Re: Re : [Simmons Drums] MTM & SDSV via M IDI
2013-05-16 by jesper
I made a tutorial that I posted in the archives since, as Patrice said, it s a real pain to program. I might have it here as well... *searching* Yes, I did.
Re: [Simmons Drums] MTM & SDSV via MIDI
2013-05-15 by Nick Zampiello
i m not sure that the old Simmons stuff can remap notes etc. you might want a cheap midi filter or something... i don;t have a MTM but the SDS1000 is locked
Re : [Simmons Drums] MTM & SDSV via MIDI
2013-05-15 by Jacquot.Patrice@...
Hi Thomas, Well it should work fine. The MtM is a hell to program , depends what you wanna do. I used mine just to trigg easily & basically sdsV, 7 ,III IV &