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Re: [Simmons Drums] Programming the SDS-9

2019-01-22 by jesper

Thanks for all feedback guys!

I haven't had time to double check your input and the manual, but I 
will. Midi was on and "dotted" in the screen too. But I got no response 
soundwise...

Regarding the MTM: I think it's worth it since it's easy to set up and 
can deliver enough trigger juice for both SDS-V and SDS-7 etc. But I 
have four of them, so I'm probably biased. :D

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Den 2019-01-18 kl. 00:37, skrev Mark Sandeen bonzo6980@... 
[Simmons_Drums]:
> Have you programmed the midi on the 9, Jesper? It\u2019s like three easy steps
> 
> Most important to remember you have to turn on the midi every time you 
> boot up the machine.
> 
> Steps:
> 
> Enter midi mode (hit mode twice)
> Hit the +/yes button under midi control (turns on midi)
> Use transmit and receive buttons to select midi channels accordingly
> Go back to play mode
> 
> Should be set
> 
> Only other thing is making sure you are choosing the right midi notes 
> the SDS9 is programmed to respond to
> 
> Quick question of my own: I currently use Ableton to do all my midi 
> routings and almost got my hands on MTM last month. Does the MTM offer 
> anything unique besides getting a cool old piece of gear to work with or 
> should I just use good ole modern tech?
> 
>  > On Jan 17, 2019, at 5:51 PM, jesper jesper@... 
> [Simmons_Drums] <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>  >
>  > My own thought; Is the SDS-9 using a different pin configuration of the
>  > MIDI lead since it have a DIN-9 socket?
>  >
>  > Off to look for the schematics...
>  >
>  > /jesper
>  >
>  > Den 2019-01-17 kl. 20:15, skrev jesper jesper@...
>  > [Simmons_Drums]:
>  >> Hi list,
>  >>
>  >> I just landed a battered, but working, SDS-9. I've downloaded the manual
>  >> and am trying to get it to receive midi from an external source. Before
>  >> I dig too deep in frustration... I'll ask you.
>  >>
>  >> I know Simmons midi philosophy can be a mess, but I got my MTM's
>  >> working, so I thought I had the hang of it. But this won't play from
>  >> midi. Is there some general fault I might be doing? Anyone with a quick
>  >> guide to setting up the midi receive channel?
>  >>
>  >
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