Re: [Simmons Drums] Common problems with SDS7?
2009-08-13 by Michael Buchner
A good start is the famous re-seat operation: The cards are not sitting right in their slots caused by transport or the contacts are slightly corroded. Unscrew
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Re: [Simmons Drums] Common problems with SDS7?
2009-08-13 by WT
Power supply = powerinlet transformer Rectifier Regulators Cap´s The battery is just for backup of settings and is installed on the memorycard, IRC.
Re: [Simmons Drums] Common problems with SDS7?
2009-08-13 by gushi1
Thanks for the quick response. I have five voicecards installed. I ll try taking these out tomorrow and see how it goes. By power supply do you just mean the
Re: [Simmons Drums] Common problems with SDS7?
2009-08-13 by WT
Hi, start by taking out all the voicecards to see if the computer starts. How many cards is installed ? My SDS-7 has started to fail on power-up and I suspect
Re: [Simmons Drums] Common problems with SDS7?
2009-08-13 by gushi1
Hi again guys, I picked up my SDS7 the other day, was still boxed and had obviously been well looked after but was still in need of a bit of TLC. As far as I
Re: [Simmons Drums] Mixed results (was "You hear about this kind of thing...")
2009-08-12 by jesper
... Maybe, but I meant measuring the value with an Ohm-meter. ... Yes, and yes. ... Welcome to the club with members with _that_ problem. -- electronically
Re: [Simmons Drums] Mixed results (was "You hear about this kind of thing...")
2009-08-11 by Aaron Thomas
... It doesn t feel loose. I d say it s the circuit! I m pretty sure I m getting no noise at all on any of the channels. Is it a single noise source which
Re: [Simmons Drums] Mixed results (was "You hear about this kind of thing...")
2009-08-11 by jesper
... By mentioning the decay pot I meant checking that something happens resistance-wise while turning it. If it doesn t, it s the pot. If it does, it s the
Re: [Simmons Drums] Mixed results (was "You hear about this kind of thing...")
2009-08-09 by Aaron Thomas
... That s what I m getting. I ve tried it with the noise / tone pot turned fully to noise , and it sounds like the tone without any resonance. ... Ah, a
Re: [Simmons Drums] Mixed results (was "You hear about this kind of thing...")
2009-08-09 by jesper
... AS might be expected with that price. ... I know the tech s here know more, but a leaking opamp or similar maybe? ... I think that s just one problem in
Mixed results (was "You hear about this kind of thing...")
2009-08-08 by Aaron Thomas
Just had my first chance to try the SDS-800 I picked up at a French market the other week... It s okay, but I don t think it s right. The bass channel is the
Re: [Simmons Drums] Common problems with SDS7?
2009-08-07 by jesper
... Yes, and sometimes it happens! :) ... If what he says about storage is true I d sure recommend that! -- electronically yours, jesper - -- --- ---- -----
Re: [Simmons Drums] Common problems with SDS7?
2009-08-07 by gushi1
Thanks for the suggestions guys, I spoke to the guy I bought it from last night trying to arrange pickup. He told me that he plugged the brain in for the first
Re: [Simmons Drums] Common problems with SDS7?
2009-08-07 by jesper
... The pads seldom break a nd if they do you should be able to fix them quite easily. The brain is another issue though. As WT wrote, battery is where to
Re: [Simmons Drums] Common problems with SDS7?
2009-08-06 by WT
Bad battery on the memorycard. Exchange it before it leaks. PSU caps would probably need to be changed. WT ... From: gushi1 To:
Common problems with SDS7?
2009-08-06 by gushi1
Hi guys, Yesterday I bought an SDS7, pads and an EPB from ebay. I was taking a bit of a chance because the seller listed it as not working and didn t specify
WTB: Simmons SDS 7 mainframe/modules
2009-08-05 by blacklodgeed
Looking for a reasonably priced SDS 7 mainframe - ideally with two modules. Physical condition isn t that important - just as long as it works. Dead battery?
for sale (prices)
2009-08-02 by philip karneef
Sorry - I will accept offers. I d like at least $250 for the MTX9 and $250 for the MTM the sds9 probably a bit less, $180. [Non-text portions of this message
for sale!
2009-08-02 by philip karneef
MTX9, perfect. MTM, pefect. SDS9, needs new battery and a cleaning, otherwise fine. Canada, will ship, buyer pays. thanks! [Non-text portions of this message
Re: [Simmons Drums] Bill Bruford demonstration of the SDX
2009-07-30 by Paolo Barrella
Never seen before! Thanks a lot! ________________________________ Da: superwolle70 A: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com Inviato: Mercoledì
Bill Bruford demonstration of the SDX
2009-07-29 by superwolle70
I just dug out this video which I had not seen before. Bill Bruford explains his SDX system during a sound check. Probably interesting for some of you:
SDS8 trigger position
2009-07-27 by milosakhamun
I pulled my SDS8 pads apart today as I had a reduced triggering volume problem, with some simple advice I simply cut the resistors out of the circuit and now
Re: [Simmons Drums] You hear about this kind of thing happening to other people
2009-07-27 by jesper
... There are different trigger voltages, but I m no tech wiz here. There are however workarounds to this... ... Absurd prices on Ebay these days - yes. But
Re: [Simmons Drums] You hear about this kind of thing happening to other people
2009-07-26 by Aaron Thomas
... That s really useful advice - thank you. The resonant snare on the SDS-800 sounds like a useful feature. ... I think it s the SDS-V I will dream of
Re: [Simmons Drums] You hear about this kind of thing happening to other people
2009-07-26 by jesper
... The MS-10 is great for testing all kinds of E-drums since the LFO outputs both positive and negative voltages. I remember my Electro-Harmonix Crash Pad had
SDS9 original stands?
2009-07-26 by lukesmiles
G day, I ve recently purchased and SDS9 brain and SDS9 pads and are looking to restore this kit to it s original condition. As it didn t come with stands I d
Re: [Simmons Drums] You hear about this kind of thing happening to other people
2009-07-26 by Aaron Thomas
... I m not sure why it has taken me so long to become converted. I ve always loved the look of the Simmons pads. ... At home I have an MC-202 and a DR-110,
Betr: Re: [Simmons Drums] You hear about this kind of thing happening to other people
2009-07-26 by Berk Aarts
Congratulation ! Berk
Re: [Simmons Drums] You hear about this kind of thing happening to other people
2009-07-26 by jesper
... Great! Another newly-convinced! :D ... Congrat s! ... The SDS-8 set should work well with the 800. 10 euros is a bargain if only for the CEM-circuits
You hear about this kind of thing happening to other people
2009-07-25 by Aaron Thomas
Hi I ve been a member of this great forum for less than 1 week. Something made me realise a few weeks ago that the drum kit I have wanted all my life is not a
Re: [Simmons Drums] Re: Simmons SDS8 Colours?
2009-07-23 by Gwyn Clarke
Hi guys Yes, they DID come in Yellow!! I owned a set of them here in New Zealand, bought them brand new from the NZ dealer, ex-Split Enz musician Paul
Re: Simmons SDS8 Colours?
2009-07-23 by superwolle70
I guess you are right, Matt. At least the catalogue says 5 colors
Re: Simmons SDS8 Colours?
2009-07-23 by superwolle70
Hi Matt, are you sure also the SDS8 pads appeared in yellow? Not only the MarkIII (SDS9 etc...)? Wolfgang
Re: Simmons SDS8 Colours?
2009-07-23 by Matt
Hey there Miles, I got your email and will reply tonight, just been busy, sorry! Don t forget yellow which Simmons pads also came in.....REALLY rare! Matt.
Re: Simmons SDS8 Colours?
2009-07-23 by superwolle70
The SDS8 pads had been produced in black, white, red and blue. Black, white and red are pretty common colors while bllue is a rare one. If you paint them they
Simmons SDS8 Colours?
2009-07-23 by milosakhamun
I own a set of sds8 pads which are black in colour. I want to paint them white, but I am wondering if this will devalue the pads? especially as they have the
Betr: Re: Betr: [Simmons Drums] Cymbal pads
2009-07-22 by Berk Aarts
it is indeed !! but perhaps to much if you want to do simple things but then again, why should you Berk
Re: Betr: [Simmons Drums] Cymbal pads
2009-07-21 by sander villers
Roland pm16 is a great midi trigger device ! (my opinion) Sander
Betr: [Simmons Drums] Cymbal pads
2009-07-20 by Berk Aarts
anything that looks like a pad will do the trick as long as you have a decent trigger to midi converter, like a alesis d4 or 5 a yamaha tmx or a simmons ??
SDS 1000 for sale
2009-07-20 by roger.marchi
Hello everyone, I have a SDS 1000 (without MIDI version) for sale. It s in excellent conditions and it s fully working. Please write me at
Cymbal pads
2009-07-19 by Pete
Hi I make electronic music and have always used drum machines and step sequencers to make my drums. I want to broaden my horizons and have got an SDSV and an
Re: [Simmons Drums] faulty sds-7 card
2009-07-13 by jesper
... Yes, it was open. But thanks for the heads up! -- electronically yours, jesper - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- - www.electronic-obsession.se
Re: [Simmons Drums] faulty sds-7 card
2009-07-13 by Patrice Jacquot
Hi Jesper , do you remember that (on the SDS7), you have to open the filter (that is closed by default) before anything to hear a sound ? Patrice. ...
faulty sds-7 card
2009-07-13 by jesper
Hi list, I bought a used card on a swedish auction site. There were no prom on it, but I fitted one and tested it in my SDS-7. I can hear a tiny click and
Re: [Simmons Drums] and the Pearl DRX1 drum module!
2009-07-11 by Patrice Jacquot
Hi Thierry ... I like very much this Pearl unit... It sound great & different from the sDSV ... I wouldn t say more powerful in the sound texture ... But more
SDX hard disc problems!!
2009-07-08 by meadowpatrol
Hello I would like more info on anything that has to do with the SDX internal make-up and the hard disc. I m trying to see if my hard disc is dead or not. I am
Re: Betr: Re: Betr: [Simmons Drums] SDS-5 factory setting not "crisp"
2009-07-07 by Lance
lol...will do..thx ... From: Berk Aarts Subject: Betr: Re: Betr: [Simmons Drums] SDS-5 factory setting not crisp To:
Betr: Re: Betr: [Simmons Drums] SDS-5 factory setting not "crisp"
2009-07-07 by Berk Aarts
You can t break anything if you experiment with these. but be carefull to touch anything else but the plastic piece where the screwdriver should be,
Re: Betr: [Simmons Drums] SDS-5 factory setting not "crisp"
2009-07-07 by Michael Buchner
I can mail a pic, no problem. Send your email data to buchnerelectronics@t-online.de. But even without pic it is easy. You have to remove the modules from the
Re: Betr: [Simmons Drums] SDS-5 factory setting not "crisp"
2009-07-07 by Lance
would you happen to have a pic of what i am to adjust perhaps? ... From: Michael Buchner Subject: Re: Betr: [Simmons Drums]