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Simmons SDS-8 vintage analog electronic drumset
Estimated price for orientation: 700 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Simmons Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom Model: SDS-8
Here's a vintage Simmons SDS-8 drum set. Comes with the brain, five triggers, and some mounting hardware.
The brain is an identical circuit to the SDS-V (this was sort of the beginner's model of the SDS-V), the main difference is there is less presets.
This has five channels: Kick, Snare, High Tom, Medium Tom, Low Tom. Each with a factory preset and also a user preset, which you set with the knobs. You can switch between each and mix and match across the kit.
Each channel has its own input and output, which has been useful for recording and effecting each sound separately. Also separate Stereo and Mono mix outputs.
There is also a MIDI in for a sequencer.The pads all work. They are what they are, pieces of plywood with a contact mic glued to it covered in hard rubber. You can however use a standard contact mic to trigger the brain, which is very cool.There's velcro on the bottom of the brain. I had it on a pedalboard before.Overall it is a very usable and musical electronic instrument. The range of frequencies is extremely wide (from sub-bass to siren-highs) and is the same for each channel. It's sweet for recording and also for incorporating into an acoustic kit.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Simmons |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United Kingdom | Model: | SDS-8 |
Here's a vintage Simmons SDS-8 drum set. Comes with the brain, five triggers, and some mounting hardware.
The brain is an identical circuit to the SDS-V (this was sort of the beginner's model of the SDS-V), the main difference is there is less presets.
This has five channels: Kick, Snare, High Tom, Medium Tom, Low Tom. Each with a factory preset and also a user preset, which you set with the knobs. You can switch between each and mix and match across the kit.
Each channel has its own input and output, which has been useful for recording and effecting each sound separately. Also separate Stereo and Mono mix outputs.
There is also a MIDI in for a sequencer.The pads all work. They are what they are, pieces of plywood with a contact mic glued to it covered in hard rubber. You can however use a standard contact mic to trigger the brain, which is very cool.There's velcro on the bottom of the brain. I had it on a pedalboard before.Overall it is a very usable and musical electronic instrument. The range of frequencies is extremely wide (from sub-bass to siren-highs) and is the same for each channel. It's sweet for recording and also for incorporating into an acoustic kit.
The brain is an identical circuit to the SDS-V (this was sort of the beginner's model of the SDS-V), the main difference is there is less presets.
This has five channels: Kick, Snare, High Tom, Medium Tom, Low Tom. Each with a factory preset and also a user preset, which you set with the knobs. You can switch between each and mix and match across the kit.
Each channel has its own input and output, which has been useful for recording and effecting each sound separately. Also separate Stereo and Mono mix outputs.
There is also a MIDI in for a sequencer.The pads all work. They are what they are, pieces of plywood with a contact mic glued to it covered in hard rubber. You can however use a standard contact mic to trigger the brain, which is very cool.There's velcro on the bottom of the brain. I had it on a pedalboard before.Overall it is a very usable and musical electronic instrument. The range of frequencies is extremely wide (from sub-bass to siren-highs) and is the same for each channel. It's sweet for recording and also for incorporating into an acoustic kit.