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Re: [Simmons Drums] Introduction From Longtime Lurker

2013-05-29 by jesper

Phil a skrev 2013-05-28 11:04:
> I quite agree with you.
> Now regarding sensitivity, ease of play, etc... are they all identical ? Is
> it only a difference in looks ?
> And do they all output the same voltage ? I read somewhere that they go
> from 0 to 15V is that correct and true for all SDS-III, V & 7 pads ?

It's far from voltages. The pad inputs are using far lower values. It's 
the sequencer inputs that range from circa +3 to +15 depending on model. 
The pads output millivolts up to 1,5 (If I recall correct). I bet 
Wolfgang can tell you more. Some have limiting resistors in the pads and 
some at the outputs of the brains etc. It's no clear science! ;)

-- 
electronically yours, jesper

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