Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

> Without aiming at being a snobb I can mention I've owned three SDS-8's 
> during the years and ended up selling all of these. These scaled down 
> drum synths with the legendary "piouw-sound" isn't something I need. I 
> have other gear that serves me better.
> _But_ I think that if your 800 is working like it should I see no need 
> to "upgrade" to a SDS-8. 

That's really useful advice - thank you.  The resonant snare on the SDS-800 sounds like a useful feature.

> If you get along well, search for a SDS-V 
> instead or maybe SDS-7 if you find a working unit locally (since they're 
> not really built for shipping). 

I think it's the SDS-V I will dream of finding.  With hihat module :-)  Another newbie question - do you need SDS-V pads to trigger the SDS-V brain, or will other versions of the pads work?  Am I right that the different versions of pads put out different voltages for their triggers?

> We hardcore nerds hail the SDS-3 a lot 
> too. 8-)

Yes, I've noticed that one - looks very interesting.  And expensive I would guess!!

Aaron