Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

Hello group!

I tried to trigger my SDS-5 from a RX-5 Drumcomputer by Yamaha, using
single outpost from the RX-5. unfortunately I am not satisfied with
the result as I can't manage to have a proper trigger-signal. Whenever
a module of the SDS-5 is "hit" by a signal all I get is a very low
sound with only little loudness/velocity. I also tried it with an old
Casio FZ10M sampler... same result. No sounds at full velocity from
the SDS-5.

What inputs at the SDS-5 should I use?

Sorry for my bad english but I hope you can understand what I mean.
Any help would be much appreciated... thank you in advance!

Yours
Hauke

to trigger it with volt-pulses is the way to do it http://www.elby-designs.com/midi2sds/midi2sds-about.htm 
   
  i use another device bough from ebay one year ago, i've seen it up again 4-5 times from same seller. it works differently from midi2sds and uses "pad input" instead of "synth input" 
   
  type "simmons" in "musical instruments" area at ebay.com from time to time and you will find it, other than that i think midi2sds would be perfect for your sdsv.
   
  good luck....
   
  /kw
 
hauke11de <hauke@harm-online.de> skrev:
          Hello group!

I tried to trigger my SDS-5 from a RX-5 Drumcomputer by Yamaha, using
single outpost from the RX-5. unfortunately I am not satisfied with
the result as I can't manage to have a proper trigger-signal. Whenever
a module of the SDS-5 is "hit" by a signal all I get is a very low
sound with only little loudness/velocity. I also tried it with an old
Casio FZ10M sampler... same result. No sounds at full velocity from
the SDS-5.

What inputs at the SDS-5 should I use?

Sorry for my bad english but I hope you can understand what I mean.
Any help would be much appreciated... thank you in advance!

Yours
Hauke



                           

       
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hauke11de skrev:
> I tried to trigger my SDS-5 from a RX-5 Drumcomputer by Yamaha, using
> single outpost from the RX-5. unfortunately I am not satisfied with
> the result as I can't manage to have a proper trigger-signal. Whenever
> a module of the SDS-5 is "hit" by a signal all I get is a very low
> sound with only little loudness/velocity. I also tried it with an old
> Casio FZ10M sampler... same result. No sounds at full velocity from
> the SDS-5.
> 
> What inputs at the SDS-5 should I use?

With sound - use the pads inputs (XLR) but do measure the levels put out 
by your trigger unit first. I think they handle up to 1,5 but I'm not 
sure. I have to double check the manual for that.

The "synth input" reaches it's maximum at 7 volts and can take up to 10. 
I trigger mine with +5 (still not having finished the mod to my 
midi2sds2 - bad) and it works great except for the snare card which 
never get that rimshot effect the manual describes. You're supposed to 
hit it with full force to get the "clack" in the sound.

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