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replacement knobs for MTM

replacement knobs for MTM

2009-11-12 by jesper

Hi list,

my MTM (and another arriving soon I hope) is missing a few sensitivity 
knobs. I tested the TMI dito but the shafts are too long. So... are 
there any (preferably cheap crap) units with similar knobs as the MTM?

I guess everything in 1U design is out of the question? They all seem to 
be designed as the TMI (i e SDS-1000, MTX9, SPM 8:2 etc).

cheers,
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Re: [Simmons Drums] replacement knobs for MTM

2009-11-12 by WT

I could use a few too.....

WT

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Subject: [Simmons Drums] replacement knobs for MTM


> Hi list,
> 
> my MTM (and another arriving soon I hope) is missing a few sensitivity 
> knobs. I tested the TMI dito but the shafts are too long. So... are 
> there any (preferably cheap crap) units with similar knobs as the MTM?
> 
> I guess everything in 1U design is out of the question? They all seem to 
> be designed as the TMI (i e SDS-1000, MTX9, SPM 8:2 etc).
> 
> cheers,
> -- 
> electronically yours, jesper
> 
> - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
> www.electronic-obsession.se
> www.myspace.com/machinepop
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> Yahoo! Groups Links
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> 
>

Betr: Re: [Simmons Drums] replacement knobs for MTM

2009-11-12 by Berk Aarts

Count me in whenever a cheap crap SDX comes around :O)
But serious, if anyone has a working 8:2, not to much (it's for a artproject)I'm
interested

Berk
PS: or someone gets the knobs, i can do without, and I get the unit

Re: replacement knobs for MTM

2009-11-13 by Ed

Put me down for 2.

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, jesper <jesper@...> wrote:
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> Hi list,
> 
> my MTM (and another arriving soon I hope) is missing a few sensitivity 
> knobs. I tested the TMI dito but the shafts are too long. So... are 
> there any (preferably cheap crap) units with similar knobs as the MTM?
> 
> I guess everything in 1U design is out of the question? They all seem to 
> be designed as the TMI (i e SDS-1000, MTX9, SPM 8:2 etc).
> 
> cheers,
> -- 
> electronically yours, jesper
> 
> - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
> www.electronic-obsession.se
> www.myspace.com/machinepop
>

Re: replacement knobs for MTM

2009-11-13 by Susie

I may need to replace a pot on my STM1000. Do the knobs just pull off? Are they glued on? They seem pretty solid.
Ta
Susie
http://www.myspace.com/susangardener
--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "Ed" <edrose1@...> wrote:
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> Put me down for 2.
> 
> --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, jesper <jesper@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi list,
> > 
> > my MTM (and another arriving soon I hope) is missing a few sensitivity 
> > knobs. I tested the TMI dito but the shafts are too long. So... are 
> > there any (preferably cheap crap) units with similar knobs as the MTM?
> > 
> > I guess everything in 1U design is out of the question? They all seem to 
> > be designed as the TMI (i e SDS-1000, MTX9, SPM 8:2 etc).
> > 
> > cheers,
> > -- 
> > electronically yours, jesper
> > 
> > - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
> > www.electronic-obsession.se
> > www.myspace.com/machinepop
> >
>

[Simmons Drums] sdx for sale currently at £110

2009-11-13 by flowline

sdx for sale currently at £110 !

working perfectly,
its on the Vemia auction site here
http://www.spheremusic.com

heres the description

NEW LOW (SUPER-LOW!) £15 START PRICE: FIRST BID £17, AND OF COURSE NO  
RESERVE! Simmons' flagship sampler / drum machine, rare and powerful,  
and fully serviced and 100% working. The owner says: 'ive owned maybe  
few dozen samplers in my life, this one sounds the best! analogue  
filters, huge sound, original manual[rare], all original software  
[uber rare]; all working; small disk library included. Studio not big  
enough for it!' Uses standard IEC lead, not provided. The manual is  
ring-bound, absolutely massive. The bottom ring doesn't close properly.
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On 12 Nov 2009, at 12:50, jesper wrote:

> Hi list,
>
> my MTM (and another arriving soon I hope) is missing a few sensitivity
> knobs. I tested the TMI dito but the shafts are too long. So... are
> there any (preferably cheap crap) units with similar knobs as the MTM?
>
> I guess everything in 1U design is out of the question? They all  
> seem to
> be designed as the TMI (i e SDS-1000, MTX9, SPM 8:2 etc).
>
> cheers,
> -- 
> electronically yours, jesper
>
> - -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
> www.electronic-obsession.se
> www.myspace.com/machinepop
>
>
>

Re: replacement knobs for MTM

2009-11-14 by and.1234

hi what is a stm 1000 do you mean sds 1000 if so the 1000 uses presets and not pots to remove the control knobs take the case off then using a pair of long nose pliers close the end and pull out the knob.

Re: replacement knobs for MTM

2009-11-14 by Susie

Oops - SDS1000 yes. It does use potentiometers - lots of them. Do you mean just grab the knob with the pliers and pull? Is there any danger of damaging the pot when you do that? To get the circuit board out I think I'll have to remove all the knobs, so I don't want to damage the good pots.
Ta 
Susie
http://www.myspace.com/susangardener

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "and.1234" <oliveandarthur@...> wrote:
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>  hi what is a stm 1000 do you mean sds 1000 if so the 1000 uses presets and not pots to remove the control knobs take the case off then using a pair of long nose pliers close the end and pull out the knob.
>

Re: replacement knobs for MTM

2009-11-15 by and.1234

ok yes it has potentiometers but thay are vertical mounted presets i know i have two sds 1000s care must be taken when ever you repair any electronic parts with the top case off use the long nose pliers  squeeze together the ends behind the preset and at the same time with other spare hand pull the knob forward this is why the knobs dont just pull off thay have a long shaft on which goes through the preset and clamp to the wiper.

Re: replacement knobs for MTM

2009-11-15 by Susie

Thanks for that. It looks like the PCB takes the strain when you pull off the knob, so thanks for the tip about grabbing the pot with pliers - I guess there's a danger of damaging the PCB by pulling too hard otherwise.

It looks like finding 3mm shaft pots is tricky, but I found a couple of different ones at Farnell - I've ordered both to see which gives the best fit- it doesn't look like either have a flat on the shaft so a bit of filing might be necessary.

If anyone knows where to get exact replacement 100k 3mm flat shaft 16mm pots then do let me know!
Cheers
Susie
http://www.myspace.com/susangardener

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "and.1234" <oliveandarthur@...> wrote:
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> 
> 
> ok yes it has potentiometers but thay are vertical mounted presets i know i have two sds 1000s care must be taken when ever you repair any electronic parts with the top case off use the long nose pliers  squeeze together the ends behind the preset and at the same time with other spare hand pull the knob forward this is why the knobs dont just pull off thay have a long shaft on which goes through the preset and clamp to the wiper.
>

Pearl question

2009-11-26 by Berk Aarts

Hello
i got these from a friend of mine
Pearl Syncussion SY-1
Does anybody know what they're worth (I know it's the Simmons Forum)
I like them a lot, but they need some work, want to know if it's worth the
trouble (and money)

Berk

Re: [Simmons Drums] Pearl question

2009-11-26 by jesper

Berk Aarts skrev:
> Hello
> i got these from a friend of mine
> Pearl Syncussion SY-1

Just the pads? Or brain and stand and bag and cables and manuals and... :)

> Does anybody know what they're worth (I know it's the Simmons Forum)

A lot if you just think soundwise. It's a great little unit with amazing 
sound possibilities.

> I like them a lot, but they need some work, want to know if it's worth the
> trouble (and money)

I'd say 3-400 euros for just the brain if it's in nice cosmetical shape.
The pads sell at around 50-100 but a complete set with everything could 
be worth 6-700 euros.

I have the brain, pads, bag etc, but would love an original manual. :D

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electronically yours, jesper

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Re: [Simmons Drums] Pearl question

2009-11-26 by brian walker

Hi 

Not a lot realy send them to me and I will see if I can salvage anything from them

Joking apart these things are amasing well worth geting sorted 

Brian

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> From: Berk Aarts <B.E.R.K@...>
> Subject: [Simmons Drums] Pearl question
> To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, November 26, 2009, 11:30 AM
> Hello
> i got these from a friend of mine
> Pearl Syncussion SY-1
> Does anybody know what they're worth (I know it's the
> Simmons Forum)
> I like them a lot, but they need some work, want to know if
> it's worth the
> trouble (and money)
> 
> Berk
> 
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> 
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> Yahoo! Groups Links
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>     Simmons_Drums-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
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Betr: Re: [Simmons Drums] Pearl question

2009-11-26 by Berk Aarts

Okay, just sent me your adress (not)
It's just the brains and not to good a shape

And jesper: why would you need a manual for these?? Or you just want to have
it??

Berk
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>To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
>From: brian walker <brian1075us@...>
>Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:53:10 -0800 (PST)
>Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Pearl question
>Reply-To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
>
>
>Hi 
>
>Not a lot realy send them to me and I will see if I can salvage anything
>from them
>
>Joking apart these things are amasing well worth geting sorted 
>
>Brian
>
>--- On Thu, 11/26/09, Berk Aarts <B.E.R.K@...> wrote:
>
>> From: Berk Aarts <B.E.R.K@...>
>> Subject: [Simmons Drums] Pearl question
>> To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
>> Date: Thursday, November 26, 2009, 11:30 AM
>> Hello
>> i got these from a friend of mine
>> Pearl Syncussion SY-1
>> Does anybody know what they're worth (I know it's the
>> Simmons Forum)
>> I like them a lot, but they need some work, want to know if
>> it's worth the
>> trouble (and money)
>> 
>> Berk
>> 
>>        
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ------------------------------------
>> 
>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>> 
>> 
>>     Simmons_Drums-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
>> 
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>
>

Re: Betr: Re: [Simmons Drums] Pearl question

2009-11-26 by brian walker

Hi

> Okay, just sent me your adress (not)

Dam!!

> It's just the brains and not to good a shape

Still worth fixing
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> And jesper: why would you need a manual for these?? Or you
> just want to have
> it??
> 
> Berk
> 
> 
> >-- Oorspronkelijk bericht --
> >To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> >From: brian walker <brian1075us@...>
> >Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:53:10 -0800 (PST)
> >Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Pearl question
> >Reply-To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> >
> >
> >Hi 
> >
> >Not a lot realy send them to me and I will see if I can
> salvage anything
> >from them
> >
> >Joking apart these things are amasing well worth geting
> sorted 
> >
> >Brian
> >
> >--- On Thu, 11/26/09, Berk Aarts <B.E.R.K@...>
> wrote:
> >
> >> From: Berk Aarts <B.E.R.K@...>
> >> Subject: [Simmons Drums] Pearl question
> >> To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
> >> Date: Thursday, November 26, 2009, 11:30 AM
> >> Hello
> >> i got these from a friend of mine
> >> Pearl Syncussion SY-1
> >> Does anybody know what they're worth (I know it's
> the
> >> Simmons Forum)
> >> I like them a lot, but they need some work, want
> to know if
> >> it's worth the
> >> trouble (and money)
> >> 
> >> Berk
> >> 
> >>        
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> ------------------------------------
> >> 
> >> Yahoo! Groups Links
> >> 
> >> 
> >>     Simmons_Drums-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >
> >
> >      
> 
> 
>        
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------------
> 
> Yahoo! Groups Links
> 
> 
>     Simmons_Drums-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
> 
> 
>

Re: Betr: Re: [Simmons Drums] Pearl question

2009-11-26 by jesper

Berk Aarts skrev:
> Okay, just sent me your adress (not)
> It's just the brains and not to good a shape

OK, but 250 euros then if you get it working.

> And jesper: why would you need a manual for these?? Or you just want to have
> it??

I just want it - I love old manuals for my gear. :)

The church bell type of "clooooooonks" that baby can pour out cannot be 
copied on any other machine. Controlling the pitch in by velocity is 
hilarious and creative at the same time. Fix the baby up!

-- 
electronically yours, jesper

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Betr: Re: Betr: Re: [Simmons Drums] Pearl question

2009-11-26 by Berk Aarts

I'll keep you guys informed if I get them working

Berk
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>To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
>From: jesper <jesper@electronic-obsession.se>
>Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:20:26 +0100
>Subject: Re: Betr: Re: [Simmons Drums] Pearl question
>Reply-To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
>
>
>Berk Aarts skrev:
>> Okay, just sent me your adress (not)
>> It's just the brains and not to good a shape
>
>OK, but 250 euros then if you get it working.
>
>> And jesper: why would you need a manual for these?? Or you just want to
>have
>> it??
>
>I just want it - I love old manuals for my gear. :)
>
>The church bell type of "clooooooonks" that baby can pour out cannot be

>copied on any other machine. Controlling the pitch in by velocity is 
>hilarious and creative at the same time. Fix the baby up!
>
>-- 
>electronically yours, jesper
>
>- -- --- ---- ----- ---- --- -- -
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>www.myspace.com/machinepop
>
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