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Well, I got the SBX-80 to drive the SDS witth a 4 ppqn sync signal, and als=
o a 
MPU-101 set to the special "midi to trigger" mode. I'm "happy" to learn MID=
I 
doesn't work... I was worried that it was just mine. It looks like it's out=
putting a 
MIDI clock that has no relation with the tempo of the pattern... Anyway, it=
's sort 
of working with sync in. Thanks

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, lasse@l... wrote:
> Hi !
> 
> I have what you need !
> 
> Unfortunately I'm out on tour right now and have no access to my library.=

> 
> What you need to do is to send a square wave pulse of about 3V to the 
SDS.
> 
> Connect to the gate input. Set the sync switch to on. 
> 
> The SDS will advance one step for each pulse it recieves. If you activate=
 the 
divide by 6 switch, the SDS will advance one step for each 6 pulses.
> 
> The rotary gate selector on the back is a divider for the gate out.
> 
> My SDS doesn't have the Midi option so I can't help you with that. Other =

SDS-6 owners that have the option in theirs reports that it doesn't work. T=
he 
manual ( original )doesn't mention Midi.
> 
> I'm not sure that your SBX-10 is capable to drive the SDS. My SDS is very=
 
sensitive to what type of pulse you send to it. Fortunately I have four Fri=
enchip 
SRC's that have variable voltage and pulse width on it's clock outputs. Goo=
d 
luck in finding one though!
> 
> You might need to upgrade your synchronizer. No, mine ain't for sale ;-)
> 
> I can scan the manual for you but it will have to wait a couple of weeks =
as 
I'm to tied up right now.
> 
> LJ
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