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Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass

Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass

2006-12-21 by jesper@electronic-obsession.se

Hi!

Not to be an arse, but as a moderator I'd like to keep the SD5K off the 
Simmonslist since it's no real Simmons product. If we allow discussions of 
this type matters about the real gear are easily lost in the chinese digital 
crap bin...

I bet there's a list for electronic drummers in general. Check with them.

General vomiting and negative critics of it might be OK though. ;)

electronically yours, jesper
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www.electronic-obsession.se

Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp

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----- Original Message -----
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From: "sublimicninja" <sublimicninja@...>
To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 5:07 AM
Subject: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass


>I just recently purchased this drum set and I must say it is pretty
> good all and all. But one thing bothers me, and not just a little.
> For some reason, the bass pad only works in the center, this being
> very frustrating when trying to do double bass. I came accross the hi-
> hat pedal which can be used as another bass drum but it closes out
> the hi-hat as well when pushed. So I was wondering if anyone has any
> idea's on how to make my double bass pedal work on the bass drum. Is
> the only way I can do this by bending my second pedal a wee bit to
> the right?
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>

Betr: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass

2006-12-21 by Berk Aarts

Wel I do agree
on the other hand
If someone starts on the chinese crapshitassholething
perhaps they learn about the real thing and they want the real thing
But I guess not
On the other hand there's nothing wrong with helping somebody out with a
small problem, with knowledge that we all have. i wish I had someone around
when I first started
But I agree to keep the SOMMINS sd5k a bit out of this forum
Perhaps start an simmons sd5k forum (??? that should do the trick)


BERK!



>-- Oorspronkelijk bericht --
>To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
>Cc: <sublimicninja@...>
>From: <jesper@electronic-obsession.se>
>Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 08:11:21 +0100
>Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
>Reply-To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
>
>
>Hi!
>
>Not to be an arse, but as a moderator I'd like to keep the SD5K off the

>Simmonslist since it's no real Simmons product. If we allow discussions
of
>
>this type matters about the real gear are easily lost in the chinese digital
>
>crap bin...
>
>I bet there's a list for electronic drummers in general. Check with them.
>
>General vomiting and negative critics of it might be OK though. ;)
>
>electronically yours, jesper
>- -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
>www.electronic-obsession.se
>
>Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
>split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp
>
>"Folk med riktiga skivsamlingar har riktiga spelare" (Daniel Araya)
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "sublimicninja" <sublimicninja@...>
>To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 5:07 AM
>Subject: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
>
>
>>I just recently purchased this drum set and I must say it is pretty
>> good all and all. But one thing bothers me, and not just a little.
>> For some reason, the bass pad only works in the center, this being
>> very frustrating when trying to do double bass. I came accross the hi-
>> hat pedal which can be used as another bass drum but it closes out
>> the hi-hat as well when pushed. So I was wondering if anyone has any
>> idea's on how to make my double bass pedal work on the bass drum. Is
>> the only way I can do this by bending my second pedal a wee bit to
>> the right?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>


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Re: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass

2006-12-21 by jesper@electronic-obsession.se

Of course it's nice to help - a double pedal setup should be able to do the 
trick I guess. Or simply add a midi sequencer to play every second hit. 
*vicious I know*

;)

electronically yours, jesper
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www.electronic-obsession.se

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From: "Berk Aarts" <B.E.R.K@...>
To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 9:15 AM
Subject: Betr: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass


> Wel I do agree
> on the other hand
> If someone starts on the chinese crapshitassholething
> perhaps they learn about the real thing and they want the real thing
> But I guess not
> On the other hand there's nothing wrong with helping somebody out with a
> small problem, with knowledge that we all have. i wish I had someone 
> around
> when I first started
> But I agree to keep the SOMMINS sd5k a bit out of this forum
> Perhaps start an simmons sd5k forum (??? that should do the trick)
>
>
> BERK!
>
>
>
>>-- Oorspronkelijk bericht --
>>To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
>>Cc: <sublimicninja@...>
>>From: <jesper@...>
>>Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 08:11:21 +0100
>>Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
>>Reply-To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
>>
>>
>>Hi!
>>
>>Not to be an arse, but as a moderator I'd like to keep the SD5K off the
>
>>Simmonslist since it's no real Simmons product. If we allow discussions
> of
>>
>>this type matters about the real gear are easily lost in the chinese 
>>digital
>>
>>crap bin...
>>
>>I bet there's a list for electronic drummers in general. Check with them.
>>
>>General vomiting and negative critics of it might be OK though. ;)
>>
>>electronically yours, jesper
>>- -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
>>www.electronic-obsession.se
>>
>>Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
>>split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp
>>
>>"Folk med riktiga skivsamlingar har riktiga spelare" (Daniel Araya)
>>
>>----- Original Message ----- 
>>From: "sublimicninja" <sublimicninja@...>
>>To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
>>Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 5:07 AM
>>Subject: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
>>
>>
>>>I just recently purchased this drum set and I must say it is pretty
>>> good all and all. But one thing bothers me, and not just a little.
>>> For some reason, the bass pad only works in the center, this being
>>> very frustrating when trying to do double bass. I came accross the hi-
>>> hat pedal which can be used as another bass drum but it closes out
>>> the hi-hat as well when pushed. So I was wondering if anyone has any
>>> idea's on how to make my double bass pedal work on the bass drum. Is
>>> the only way I can do this by bending my second pedal a wee bit to
>>> the right?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________________________
> Wil je met mij knikkeren? Doe mee aan 12move "potje knikkeren" en win 
> geweldige
> prijzen.
> Speel het spel en bekijk de voorwaarden op http://potjeknikkeren.12move.nl
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>

Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass

2006-12-21 by Gregory Geibel

Hello all...I've been following your discussions for a few weeks now, and wanted to add my thoughts.  I recently went into Guitar Center looking for an electronic drum set and was directed to the 'new Simmons' set.  Like everyone else, I was pretty excited to see Simmons back on the market.  The manager was pretty anxious to get me to finance one immediately.  I left the store to do a bit of homework...and found out what all of you have been talking about...it's a cheap knock-off and they took Simmons' name.  I went back into the store and asked the manager some more questions, such as "who do I call if I have a problem with the drums?"  He said, "Simmons."  I said, "How is that possible...the company doesn't exist?"  He just looked at me...and then he added (I couldn't believe he said this..."Well, since these don't come with a warranty, you'd buy ours for $80, and then we would fix any problems."
   
  I walked out of the store.
   
  Buyer beware.  Stay away from the SD5K.  
   
   
   
   
  

jesper@... wrote:
          Hi!

Not to be an arse, but as a moderator I'd like to keep the SD5K off the 
Simmonslist since it's no real Simmons product. If we allow discussions of 
this type matters about the real gear are easily lost in the chinese digital 
crap bin...

I bet there's a list for electronic drummers in general. Check with them.

General vomiting and negative critics of it might be OK though. ;)

electronically yours, jesper
- -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
www.electronic-obsession.se

Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp

"Folk med riktiga skivsamlingar har riktiga spelare" (Daniel Araya)
Show quoted textHide quoted text
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "sublimicninja" <sublimicninja@...>
To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 5:07 AM
Subject: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass

>I just recently purchased this drum set and I must say it is pretty
> good all and all. But one thing bothers me, and not just a little.
> For some reason, the bass pad only works in the center, this being
> very frustrating when trying to do double bass. I came accross the hi-
> hat pedal which can be used as another bass drum but it closes out
> the hi-hat as well when pushed. So I was wondering if anyone has any
> idea's on how to make my double bass pedal work on the bass drum. Is
> the only way I can do this by bending my second pedal a wee bit to
> the right?
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
> 



         

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass

2006-12-21 by jesper@electronic-obsession.se

That warranty comments is worth saving - absolutely sad and hilarious at the 
same time!

BTW, I'm on myspace now with my annoying stuff. No Simmons in these tracks, 
but anyway;
www.myspace.com/machinepop

electronically yours, jesper
- -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
www.electronic-obsession.se

Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp

"Folk med riktiga skivsamlingar har riktiga spelare" (Daniel Araya)

----- Original Message -----
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From: "Gregory Geibel" <ggeibelphotographer@...>
To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass


> Hello all...I've been following your discussions for a few weeks now, and 
> wanted to add my thoughts.  I recently went into Guitar Center looking for 
> an electronic drum set and was directed to the 'new Simmons' set.  Like 
> everyone else, I was pretty excited to see Simmons back on the market. 
> The manager was pretty anxious to get me to finance one immediately.  I 
> left the store to do a bit of homework...and found out what all of you 
> have been talking about...it's a cheap knock-off and they took Simmons' 
> name.  I went back into the store and asked the manager some more 
> questions, such as "who do I call if I have a problem with the drums?"  He 
> said, "Simmons."  I said, "How is that possible...the company doesn't 
> exist?"  He just looked at me...and then he added (I couldn't believe he 
> said this..."Well, since these don't come with a warranty, you'd buy ours 
> for $80, and then we would fix any problems."
>
>  I walked out of the store.
>
>  Buyer beware.  Stay away from the SD5K.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> jesper@... wrote:
>          Hi!
>
> Not to be an arse, but as a moderator I'd like to keep the SD5K off the
> Simmonslist since it's no real Simmons product. If we allow discussions of
> this type matters about the real gear are easily lost in the chinese 
> digital
> crap bin...
>
> I bet there's a list for electronic drummers in general. Check with them.
>
> General vomiting and negative critics of it might be OK though. ;)
>
> electronically yours, jesper
> - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
> www.electronic-obsession.se
>
> Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
> split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp
>
> "Folk med riktiga skivsamlingar har riktiga spelare" (Daniel Araya)
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "sublimicninja" <sublimicninja@...>
> To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 5:07 AM
> Subject: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
>
>>I just recently purchased this drum set and I must say it is pretty
>> good all and all. But one thing bothers me, and not just a little.
>> For some reason, the bass pad only works in the center, this being
>> very frustrating when trying to do double bass. I came accross the hi-
>> hat pedal which can be used as another bass drum but it closes out
>> the hi-hat as well when pushed. So I was wondering if anyone has any
>> idea's on how to make my double bass pedal work on the bass drum. Is
>> the only way I can do this by bending my second pedal a wee bit to
>> the right?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
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> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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>
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>

Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass

2006-12-21 by sublimicninja

I've been reading the frequent posts on the SD5K not actually being a 
Simmons product...but it questions me that on the website (http://
www.simmonsdrums.net) it offers that drumset which you can buy 
through guitar centre and musician's friend (mine, being through 
musician's friend). So is it that this Simmons website is also a fake 
or what?

And to further my original question (that is, if it is going to be 
answered or not depending on if this is the right board to ask) I've 
tried to center both pedals on the pad but still no luck. I realize 
after reading some descriptions of it, it does say that the 
sensitivity is only in the center. So now, my question is, should I 
just go out and buy another pad or bend my pedal bar...
(I am sorry if this isn't the right board to talk about this on, I 
just figured it was a Simmons Drum kit). 

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, <jesper@...> wrote:
>
> That warranty comments is worth saving - absolutely sad and 
hilarious at the 
> same time!
> 
> BTW, I'm on myspace now with my annoying stuff. No Simmons in these 
tracks, 
> but anyway;
> www.myspace.com/machinepop
> 
> electronically yours, jesper
> - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
> www.electronic-obsession.se
> 
> Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
> split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp
> 
> "Folk med riktiga skivsamlingar har riktiga spelare" (Daniel Araya)
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gregory Geibel" <ggeibelphotographer@...>
> To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
> 
> 
> > Hello all...I've been following your discussions for a few weeks 
now, and 
> > wanted to add my thoughts.  I recently went into Guitar Center 
looking for 
> > an electronic drum set and was directed to the 'new Simmons' 
set.  Like 
> > everyone else, I was pretty excited to see Simmons back on the 
market. 
> > The manager was pretty anxious to get me to finance one 
immediately.  I 
> > left the store to do a bit of homework...and found out what all 
of you 
> > have been talking about...it's a cheap knock-off and they took 
Simmons' 
> > name.  I went back into the store and asked the manager some more 
> > questions, such as "who do I call if I have a problem with the 
drums?"  He 
> > said, "Simmons."  I said, "How is that possible...the company 
doesn't 
> > exist?"  He just looked at me...and then he added (I couldn't 
believe he 
> > said this..."Well, since these don't come with a warranty, you'd 
buy ours 
> > for $80, and then we would fix any problems."
> >
> >  I walked out of the store.
> >
> >  Buyer beware.  Stay away from the SD5K.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > jesper@... wrote:
> >          Hi!
> >
> > Not to be an arse, but as a moderator I'd like to keep the SD5K 
off the
> > Simmonslist since it's no real Simmons product. If we allow 
discussions of
> > this type matters about the real gear are easily lost in the 
chinese 
> > digital
> > crap bin...
> >
> > I bet there's a list for electronic drummers in general. Check 
with them.
> >
> > General vomiting and negative critics of it might be OK though. ;)
> >
> > electronically yours, jesper
> > - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
> > www.electronic-obsession.se
> >
> > Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
> > split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp
> >
> > "Folk med riktiga skivsamlingar har riktiga spelare" (Daniel 
Araya)
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "sublimicninja" <sublimicninja@...>
> > To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 5:07 AM
> > Subject: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
> >
> >>I just recently purchased this drum set and I must say it is 
pretty
> >> good all and all. But one thing bothers me, and not just a 
little.
> >> For some reason, the bass pad only works in the center, this 
being
> >> very frustrating when trying to do double bass. I came accross 
the hi-
> >> hat pedal which can be used as another bass drum but it closes 
out
> >> the hi-hat as well when pushed. So I was wondering if anyone has 
any
> >> idea's on how to make my double bass pedal work on the bass 
drum. Is
> >> the only way I can do this by bending my second pedal a wee bit 
to
Show quoted textHide quoted text
> >> the right?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Yahoo! Groups Links
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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> >
> >
> >
> >
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Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass

2006-12-22 by jesper@electronic-obsession.se

They've bought that domain too, hence the name...

I'm thinking of one of those pedals with two "foot areas" and one or two 
hammer really close. Like this;
www.pulseonline.com/gibraltar/big9611DC-DB.jpg

But if that's not close enough I'm not sure I can help. But I'm not mainly a 
drummer either...

electronically yours, jesper
- -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
www.electronic-obsession.se

Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp

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----- Original Message -----
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From: "sublimicninja" <sublimicninja@...>
To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 12:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass


> I've been reading the frequent posts on the SD5K not actually being a
> Simmons product...but it questions me that on the website (http://
> www.simmonsdrums.net) it offers that drumset which you can buy
> through guitar centre and musician's friend (mine, being through
> musician's friend). So is it that this Simmons website is also a fake
> or what?
>
> And to further my original question (that is, if it is going to be
> answered or not depending on if this is the right board to ask) I've
> tried to center both pedals on the pad but still no luck. I realize
> after reading some descriptions of it, it does say that the
> sensitivity is only in the center. So now, my question is, should I
> just go out and buy another pad or bend my pedal bar...
> (I am sorry if this isn't the right board to talk about this on, I
> just figured it was a Simmons Drum kit).
>
> --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, <jesper@...> wrote:
>>
>> That warranty comments is worth saving - absolutely sad and
> hilarious at the
>> same time!
>>
>> BTW, I'm on myspace now with my annoying stuff. No Simmons in these
> tracks,
>> but anyway;
>> www.myspace.com/machinepop
>>
>> electronically yours, jesper
>> - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
>> www.electronic-obsession.se
>>
>> Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
>> split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp
>>
>> "Folk med riktiga skivsamlingar har riktiga spelare" (Daniel Araya)
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Gregory Geibel" <ggeibelphotographer@...>
>> To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
>> Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:15 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
>>
>>
>> > Hello all...I've been following your discussions for a few weeks
> now, and
>> > wanted to add my thoughts.  I recently went into Guitar Center
> looking for
>> > an electronic drum set and was directed to the 'new Simmons'
> set.  Like
>> > everyone else, I was pretty excited to see Simmons back on the
> market.
>> > The manager was pretty anxious to get me to finance one
> immediately.  I
>> > left the store to do a bit of homework...and found out what all
> of you
>> > have been talking about...it's a cheap knock-off and they took
> Simmons'
>> > name.  I went back into the store and asked the manager some more
>> > questions, such as "who do I call if I have a problem with the
> drums?"  He
>> > said, "Simmons."  I said, "How is that possible...the company
> doesn't
>> > exist?"  He just looked at me...and then he added (I couldn't
> believe he
>> > said this..."Well, since these don't come with a warranty, you'd
> buy ours
>> > for $80, and then we would fix any problems."
>> >
>> >  I walked out of the store.
>> >
>> >  Buyer beware.  Stay away from the SD5K.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > jesper@... wrote:
>> >          Hi!
>> >
>> > Not to be an arse, but as a moderator I'd like to keep the SD5K
> off the
>> > Simmonslist since it's no real Simmons product. If we allow
> discussions of
>> > this type matters about the real gear are easily lost in the
> chinese
>> > digital
>> > crap bin...
>> >
>> > I bet there's a list for electronic drummers in general. Check
> with them.
>> >
>> > General vomiting and negative critics of it might be OK though. ;)
>> >
>> > electronically yours, jesper
>> > - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
>> > www.electronic-obsession.se
>> >
>> > Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
>> > split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp
>> >
>> > "Folk med riktiga skivsamlingar har riktiga spelare" (Daniel
> Araya)
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message ----- 
>> > From: "sublimicninja" <sublimicninja@...>
>> > To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
>> > Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 5:07 AM
>> > Subject: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
>> >
>> >>I just recently purchased this drum set and I must say it is
> pretty
>> >> good all and all. But one thing bothers me, and not just a
> little.
>> >> For some reason, the bass pad only works in the center, this
> being
>> >> very frustrating when trying to do double bass. I came accross
> the hi-
>> >> hat pedal which can be used as another bass drum but it closes
> out
>> >> the hi-hat as well when pushed. So I was wondering if anyone has
> any
>> >> idea's on how to make my double bass pedal work on the bass
> drum. Is
>> >> the only way I can do this by bending my second pedal a wee bit
> to
>> >> the right?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Yahoo! Groups Links
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > __________________________________________________
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Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass

2006-12-22 by angeyoda

Hello,

I'm sorry you'd been deceived by this , you'll be quite a few ...
But it's also your right to complain of this matter of fact.

please refer to the messages 2431 where Dave Simmons is explaining 
the situation, & 2450 about the warranty & the serious of the 
product ; no  comments.
Thanks to Gregory !
It's incredible what you can do in US with money & the law ...
But no, US laws don't rule the all World ...
well ...not yet ...

it's like they didn't only "borrowed" (bought ? ) the name but they 
are about to deceive their clients when you read Gregory's history.

it's true that we're talking about Simmons drums over here & that 
the SD5K is ABSOLUTELY NOT a Simmons ...
just a chinese kit with an "awkward" name !?!

 your question is proving the cheapness of the kit .


Please tell everybody (on every forums you can ) that this cheap kit 
isn't at all a SImmons. Just an insane business deception !

I guess it's a real advertising for guitar Centre or whatever...
But what a sad image they give .
quite commercially suicidal...it might work at first but soon or 
late they should regret ... 
Very very bad for their long term image ...

You always get what you deserve in the end.
Let's keep an eye on the future .

good luck,
Patrice.

Betr: Re: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass

2006-12-22 by Berk Aarts

Well I never thought of using a sequencer that way
But I did and it changed my life
my bandmembers love since I play EVERYTHING twice as fast ( having the sequencer
playing 16th notes)
and tight

Sorry, but nice joke

BERK!



>-- Oorspronkelijk bericht --
>To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
>From: <jesper@...>
>Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:49:39 +0100
>Subject: Re: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
>Reply-To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
>
>
>Of course it's nice to help - a double pedal setup should be able to do
the
>
>trick I guess. Or simply add a midi sequencer to play every second hit.

>*vicious I know*
>
>;)
>
>electronically yours, jesper
>- -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
>www.electronic-obsession.se
>
>Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
>split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp
>
>"Folk med riktiga skivsamlingar har riktiga spelare" (Daniel Araya)
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Berk Aarts" <B.E.R.K@...>
>To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 9:15 AM
>Subject: Betr: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
>
>
>> Wel I do agree
>> on the other hand
>> If someone starts on the chinese crapshitassholething
>> perhaps they learn about the real thing and they want the real thing
>> But I guess not
>> On the other hand there's nothing wrong with helping somebody out with
>a
>> small problem, with knowledge that we all have. i wish I had someone 
>> around
>> when I first started
>> But I agree to keep the SOMMINS sd5k a bit out of this forum
>> Perhaps start an simmons sd5k forum (??? that should do the trick)
>>
>>
>> BERK!
>>
>>
>>
>>>-- Oorspronkelijk bericht --
>>>To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
>>>Cc: <sublimicninja@...>
>>>From: <jesper@...>
>>>Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 08:11:21 +0100
>>>Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
>>>Reply-To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
>>>
>>>
>>>Hi!
>>>
>>>Not to be an arse, but as a moderator I'd like to keep the SD5K off the
>>
>>>Simmonslist since it's no real Simmons product. If we allow discussions
>> of
>>>
>>>this type matters about the real gear are easily lost in the chinese 
>>>digital
>>>
>>>crap bin...
>>>
>>>I bet there's a list for electronic drummers in general. Check with them.
>>>
>>>General vomiting and negative critics of it might be OK though. ;)
>>>
>>>electronically yours, jesper
>>>- -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
>>>www.electronic-obsession.se
>>>
>>>Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
>>>split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp
>>>
>>>"Folk med riktiga skivsamlingar har riktiga spelare" (Daniel Araya)
>>>
>>>----- Original Message ----- 
>>>From: "sublimicninja" <sublimicninja@...>
>>>To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
>>>Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 5:07 AM
>>>Subject: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
>>>
>>>
>>>>I just recently purchased this drum set and I must say it is pretty
>>>> good all and all. But one thing bothers me, and not just a little.
>>>> For some reason, the bass pad only works in the center, this being
>>>> very frustrating when trying to do double bass. I came accross the hi-
>>>> hat pedal which can be used as another bass drum but it closes out
>>>> the hi-hat as well when pushed. So I was wondering if anyone has any
>>>> idea's on how to make my double bass pedal work on the bass drum. Is
>>>> the only way I can do this by bending my second pedal a wee bit to
>>>> the right?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass

2006-12-22 by Gregory Geibel

yep...the website is fake too.  notice that there is not company address or phone number? no way to contact them?  it's only one page...and only one drum.  
   
  that worried me...
   
   
   
  

jesper@... wrote:
          They've bought that domain too, hence the name...

I'm thinking of one of those pedals with two "foot areas" and one or two 
hammer really close. Like this;
www.pulseonline.com/gibraltar/big9611DC-DB.jpg

But if that's not close enough I'm not sure I can help. But I'm not mainly a 
drummer either...

electronically yours, jesper
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Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "sublimicninja" <sublimicninja@...>
To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 12:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass

> I've been reading the frequent posts on the SD5K not actually being a
> Simmons product...but it questions me that on the website (http://
> www.simmonsdrums.net) it offers that drumset which you can buy
> through guitar centre and musician's friend (mine, being through
> musician's friend). So is it that this Simmons website is also a fake
> or what?
>
> And to further my original question (that is, if it is going to be
> answered or not depending on if this is the right board to ask) I've
> tried to center both pedals on the pad but still no luck. I realize
> after reading some descriptions of it, it does say that the
> sensitivity is only in the center. So now, my question is, should I
> just go out and buy another pad or bend my pedal bar...
> (I am sorry if this isn't the right board to talk about this on, I
> just figured it was a Simmons Drum kit).
>
> --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, <jesper@...> wrote:
>>
>> That warranty comments is worth saving - absolutely sad and
> hilarious at the
>> same time!
>>
>> BTW, I'm on myspace now with my annoying stuff. No Simmons in these
> tracks,
>> but anyway;
>> www.myspace.com/machinepop
>>
>> electronically yours, jesper
>> - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
>> www.electronic-obsession.se
>>
>> Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
>> split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp
>>
>> "Folk med riktiga skivsamlingar har riktiga spelare" (Daniel Araya)
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Gregory Geibel" <ggeibelphotographer@...>
>> To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
>> Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:15 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
>>
>>
>> > Hello all...I've been following your discussions for a few weeks
> now, and
>> > wanted to add my thoughts. I recently went into Guitar Center
> looking for
>> > an electronic drum set and was directed to the 'new Simmons'
> set. Like
>> > everyone else, I was pretty excited to see Simmons back on the
> market.
>> > The manager was pretty anxious to get me to finance one
> immediately. I
>> > left the store to do a bit of homework...and found out what all
> of you
>> > have been talking about...it's a cheap knock-off and they took
> Simmons'
>> > name. I went back into the store and asked the manager some more
>> > questions, such as "who do I call if I have a problem with the
> drums?" He
>> > said, "Simmons." I said, "How is that possible...the company
> doesn't
>> > exist?" He just looked at me...and then he added (I couldn't
> believe he
>> > said this..."Well, since these don't come with a warranty, you'd
> buy ours
>> > for $80, and then we would fix any problems."
>> >
>> > I walked out of the store.
>> >
>> > Buyer beware. Stay away from the SD5K.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > jesper@... wrote:
>> > Hi!
>> >
>> > Not to be an arse, but as a moderator I'd like to keep the SD5K
> off the
>> > Simmonslist since it's no real Simmons product. If we allow
> discussions of
>> > this type matters about the real gear are easily lost in the
> chinese
>> > digital
>> > crap bin...
>> >
>> > I bet there's a list for electronic drummers in general. Check
> with them.
>> >
>> > General vomiting and negative critics of it might be OK though. ;)
>> >
>> > electronically yours, jesper
>> > - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
>> > www.electronic-obsession.se
>> >
>> > Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
>> > split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp
>> >
>> > "Folk med riktiga skivsamlingar har riktiga spelare" (Daniel
> Araya)
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message ----- 
>> > From: "sublimicninja" <sublimicninja@...>
>> > To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
>> > Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 5:07 AM
>> > Subject: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
>> >
>> >>I just recently purchased this drum set and I must say it is
> pretty
>> >> good all and all. But one thing bothers me, and not just a
> little.
>> >> For some reason, the bass pad only works in the center, this
> being
>> >> very frustrating when trying to do double bass. I came accross
> the hi-
>> >> hat pedal which can be used as another bass drum but it closes
> out
>> >> the hi-hat as well when pushed. So I was wondering if anyone has
> any
>> >> idea's on how to make my double bass pedal work on the bass
> drum. Is
>> >> the only way I can do this by bending my second pedal a wee bit
> to
>> >> the right?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Yahoo! Groups Links
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
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Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass

2006-12-22 by superwolle70

domain owners are public. No problem to find out that simmonsdrums.net
IS guitar center:

Whois Server Version 2.0


   Domain Name: SIMMONSDRUMS.NET
   Registrar: GO DADDY SOFTWARE, INC.
   Whois Server: whois.godaddy.com
   Referral URL: http://registrar.godaddy.com
   Name Server: NS1.GUITARCENTER.COM
   Name Server: NS2.GUITARCENTER.COM
   Status: clientDeleteProhibited
   Status: clientRenewProhibited
   Status: clientTransferProhibited
   Status: clientUpdateProhibited
   Updated Date: 09-feb-2006
   Creation Date: 09-feb-2006
   Expiration Date: 09-feb-2007

>>> Last update of whois database: Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:11:52 EST <<<



the Linux/Mac OS X neirds may type "dig simmonsdrums.net" in their
terminal window or use any traceroute tool to get the same result.







--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, Gregory Geibel
<ggeibelphotographer@...> wrote:
>
> yep...the website is fake too.  notice that there is not company
address or phone number? no way to contact them?  it's only one
page...and only one drum.  
>    
>   that worried me...
>    
>    
>    
>   
> 
> jesper@... wrote:
>           They've bought that domain too, hence the name...
> 
> I'm thinking of one of those pedals with two "foot areas" and one or
two 
> hammer really close. Like this;
> www.pulseonline.com/gibraltar/big9611DC-DB.jpg
> 
> But if that's not close enough I'm not sure I can help. But I'm not
mainly a
Show quoted textHide quoted text
> drummer either...
> 
> electronically yours, jesper
> - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
> www.electronic-obsession.se
> 
> Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
> split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp
> 
> "Folk med riktiga skivsamlingar har riktiga spelare" (Daniel Araya)
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "sublimicninja" <sublimicninja@...>
> To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 12:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
> 
> > I've been reading the frequent posts on the SD5K not actually being a
> > Simmons product...but it questions me that on the website (http://
> > www.simmonsdrums.net) it offers that drumset which you can buy
> > through guitar centre and musician's friend (mine, being through
> > musician's friend). So is it that this Simmons website is also a fake
> > or what?
> >
> > And to further my original question (that is, if it is going to be
> > answered or not depending on if this is the right board to ask) I've
> > tried to center both pedals on the pad but still no luck. I realize
> > after reading some descriptions of it, it does say that the
> > sensitivity is only in the center. So now, my question is, should I
> > just go out and buy another pad or bend my pedal bar...
> > (I am sorry if this isn't the right board to talk about this on, I
> > just figured it was a Simmons Drum kit).
> >
> > --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, <jesper@> wrote:
> >>
> >> That warranty comments is worth saving - absolutely sad and
> > hilarious at the
> >> same time!
> >>
> >> BTW, I'm on myspace now with my annoying stuff. No Simmons in these
> > tracks,
> >> but anyway;
> >> www.myspace.com/machinepop
> >>
> >> electronically yours, jesper
> >> - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
> >> www.electronic-obsession.se
> >>
> >> Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
> >> split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp
> >>
> >> "Folk med riktiga skivsamlingar har riktiga spelare" (Daniel Araya)
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
> >> From: "Gregory Geibel" <ggeibelphotographer@>
> >> To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
> >> Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:15 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
> >>
> >>
> >> > Hello all...I've been following your discussions for a few weeks
> > now, and
> >> > wanted to add my thoughts. I recently went into Guitar Center
> > looking for
> >> > an electronic drum set and was directed to the 'new Simmons'
> > set. Like
> >> > everyone else, I was pretty excited to see Simmons back on the
> > market.
> >> > The manager was pretty anxious to get me to finance one
> > immediately. I
> >> > left the store to do a bit of homework...and found out what all
> > of you
> >> > have been talking about...it's a cheap knock-off and they took
> > Simmons'
> >> > name. I went back into the store and asked the manager some more
> >> > questions, such as "who do I call if I have a problem with the
> > drums?" He
> >> > said, "Simmons." I said, "How is that possible...the company
> > doesn't
> >> > exist?" He just looked at me...and then he added (I couldn't
> > believe he
> >> > said this..."Well, since these don't come with a warranty, you'd
> > buy ours
> >> > for $80, and then we would fix any problems."
> >> >
> >> > I walked out of the store.
> >> >
> >> > Buyer beware. Stay away from the SD5K.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > jesper@ wrote:
> >> > Hi!
> >> >
> >> > Not to be an arse, but as a moderator I'd like to keep the SD5K
> > off the
> >> > Simmonslist since it's no real Simmons product. If we allow
> > discussions of
> >> > this type matters about the real gear are easily lost in the
> > chinese
> >> > digital
> >> > crap bin...
> >> >
> >> > I bet there's a list for electronic drummers in general. Check
> > with them.
> >> >
> >> > General vomiting and negative critics of it might be OK though. ;)
> >> >
> >> > electronically yours, jesper
> >> > - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
> >> > www.electronic-obsession.se
> >> >
> >> > Order your own copy of the Machinepop/Imiafan
> >> > split-EP at www.electronic-obsession.se/label.asp
> >> >
> >> > "Folk med riktiga skivsamlingar har riktiga spelare" (Daniel
> > Araya)
> >> >
> >> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> >> > From: "sublimicninja" <sublimicninja@>
> >> > To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
> >> > Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 5:07 AM
> >> > Subject: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass
> >> >
> >> >>I just recently purchased this drum set and I must say it is
> > pretty
> >> >> good all and all. But one thing bothers me, and not just a
> > little.
> >> >> For some reason, the bass pad only works in the center, this
> > being
> >> >> very frustrating when trying to do double bass. I came accross
> > the hi-
> >> >> hat pedal which can be used as another bass drum but it closes
> > out
> >> >> the hi-hat as well when pushed. So I was wondering if anyone has
> > any
> >> >> idea's on how to make my double bass pedal work on the bass
> > drum. Is
> >> >> the only way I can do this by bending my second pedal a wee bit
> > to
> >> >> the right?
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
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> >> > Do You Yahoo!?
> >> > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
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> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
> >
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> 
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Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SD5K Help w/ Double Bass

2006-12-27 by turbopro2002

I dunno. I wemnt to their website and when I click on 'Contact / 
Support', I get a pop-up with a PO box address and several email links.

And in 'Warranty / Registration', there's the same PO box and I could 
register my kit with a 1 year warranty. I didn't have to pay anything 
extra for the warranty. The sales guy at Guitar Center offered me an 
optional extended warranty, 3 years I think, but I didn't get it.

-T

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, Gregory Geibel 
<ggeibelphotographer@...> wrote:
>
> yep...the website is fake too.  notice that there is not company 
address or phone number? no way to contact them?  it's only one 
page...and only one drum.  
>    
>   that worried me...

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