Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

> Hello. I'm new to the group.

Hi and welcome!

> I've been a drummer for around 15 years and have just
> now decided to get an electronic set. I've been looking at Simmons drums
(and only
> Simmons!)

This group is for you I hear... :)

>  My question is: if I had the SDS1000 brain and
> SDS9 pads, would that combination work well?

I guess so, but I won't promise anything. But if not, I think most pads can
be modified very easily. I've managed to play Pearl and Tama, Simmons och
synths (with trig) from my Simmons pads (a mix of "8's" and a "V" afaik) and
vice versa, etc, bla bla...

> Also, what does the group think a good price (USD$) is for an SDS1000
module? An

I'm not sure...depends on country... In Germany they're quite cheap, but
nothing on Ebay right now... I'm into the all analogue so I guess some other
guys on this list can give more help.

> Which is better? I am under the impression
> that SDS9's are a sort-of hybrid digital/analog combo, the SDS1000 is all
digital, both
> are 5-piece sets (B/S/T/T/T), both have MDI capabilities, both have mix
and direct
> outs, and both can store user kits. Is that correct?

AFAIK - yes... I guess I would prefer the 9... But that's me and more of a
gut feeling than anything else...

> PS: Why are all modern electronic drums so darn small? How are you
supposed to hit
> little drums on a dark stage while the fog machine is going?

Damn - there you hit the sweet spot! THey're not only hard to hit, they're
ugly too... ;)

electronically yours, jesper (sds-V, sds-1, tmi)