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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDSV questions

2011-08-18 by atmospherics4@gmail.com

I prefer a box or switch installed for the lift so you can have flexibility....it seems every stage is different and you never know what you are walking into.

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number of units of each model?

2011-08-18 by jesper

Hi list, Jenna and I spoke in a swedish synth forum about the number of SDS-IV s produced. This led me to think about the rest too... Does anyone (Patrice with

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDSV questions

2011-08-18 by jesper

Ground lift can always be done with a nipper. ;) Also, remember to remove the resistors at the outputs if you want more power and oumph! from the machine.

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDSV questions

2011-08-18 by atmospherics4@gmail.com

You are right about SDSV being used without the IMP direct boxes....but they are good to have because you can apply them to individual channel outs and lift

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDSV questions

2011-08-18 by atmospherics4@gmail.com

The Imp boxes are direct boxes for sending to the main P.A. System during live performance or for recording....connect them to the main outs of the SDSV if it

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDSV questions

2011-08-18 by jesper

... Congratulations! ... I have all my tom pads mounted on a quite simple drum frame. I ve angled the legs of the frame in such a way that the spikes on the

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SDSV questions

2011-08-18 by Mark Lemon

Hi all, Some time ago I was fortunate enough to acquire an SDSV kit and am finally getting a chance to piece it together. Does anyone have any suggestions

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OT: The Kit on Ebay

2011-08-15 by jesper

Since the discussion of the Kit surfaced a while ago I wanted to send this link if anyone is interested in one:

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SDS-1 trio on Ebay

2011-08-10 by jesper

If I wasn t the owner of two already I might ve be tempted: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130560955743 Just copy proms and sell them with

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Analog BBQ

2011-08-10 by superwolle70

Some impressions of our recent Simmons memorial BBQ at Thomas Heckmann s home... http://blog.simmonsmuseum.com/?p=814

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Simmons Bass drum

2011-08-09 by Sebastian

Hi, I am in need of a set of simmons bass drum legs - would anyone have any to sell, or know where I might be able to find them? I live in London UK, by the

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another sds8

2011-08-05 by philip karneef

for sale, montreal, from me. asking $350 CDN+ shipping. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

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[Simmons Drums] Re: Knob Caps

2011-08-05 by Ed

Thanks, Chris! I had mentioned to keep an eye on eBay UK as there was a guy that sporadically listed them and, like magic, there they are!

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: Knob Caps

2011-08-04 by jesper

... If not, search for Cliff Electronics. They make knobs that match. Same style as on some other UK synths from the time. I ve bought a bunch of two different

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OT: delays in posting

2011-08-04 by jesper

Hi list, your humble moderator ended up at ER twice and then went under the knife - hence the delay in some communications. I hope to be back now, patched-up

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Re: Knob Caps

2011-08-04 by draughtbonesbsr

hey Ed, The ones I need are quite small, for an SDS-8, and have white marking lines on the top (instead of black) - and the blue is sort of a light blue .

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SDS7 serial no.2???

2011-08-04 by Chris

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160631947263&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Seems pretty beat up though. Am sure somebody here could revive it.

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDS-3 trimmers

2011-08-02 by Michael Buchner

Yes, it is the famous Moog VCF. Yes, pitch is Cutoff Frequency. Check the CV and listen with a signal follower at each of the 4 ladder capacitors of the

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Knob Caps

2011-08-01 by Ed

Hey all. Just got a fresh batch of new OEM knob caps. They are the small, most common size - see reference picture in Photos Knob Caps Knob Sizes - and fit

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SDS8 Bass Drum For Sale

2011-07-29 by Roland Brenner

I just listed this pad for sale if anyone s interested. It s in great condition. I m including the chrome spikes. $85 OBO + ship.

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDSV question....

2011-07-24 by Michael Buchner

Yes, they will... It is as exactly what Jesper recommends: Remove the 68k resistors soldered on the channel out XLRs. Once they brought the signal down to

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Re: [Simmons Drums] SDSV question....

2011-07-24 by jesper

... I bet Wolfgang, Michael or someone else will return with more specific info about the removal of the resistors between the pin of the XLR outs. My SDS-V

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SDSV question....

2011-07-24 by chris

Hi everyone, I ve been in the process of restoring my old SDSV brain and had a couple of questions. Firstly, I was wondering if anyone had a pair of rack ears

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Synare 3 manual -

2011-07-22 by jesper

... Thanks a lot, but I m mainly interested in the specs for the sliders, which are not on the model 3. My Synare 1 is fully working, but 80% of the shafts are

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