Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

tractordude:
> I'm about to purchase a SDS-5 kit, a synare snare, and a syndrum

Cool!

> tom. I have samples on my PC that I'd like to assign to each of
> these e-drums.

How stupid! Why use samples when you can have the real deal?

> Did Simmons ever put out a pad to midi converter? is

Yes!

> that what the Simmons MTM is? I've been advised by someone on > another
forum that I can use the Alesis DM5 as a pad to midi
> converter, but I'd like 15+ inputs if possible.

There's the Simmons TMI too, cheaper and it only works from trig to midi,
not the other way around. But it works great (I have one).

> I also need to be steered towards some samplers/brains that I can
> load my samples into to assign to each pad.

Puritan way? - SImmons SDS-7

> d like to be able to
> equalize each pad individually with other outboard equalizers if
> possible.

Enough EQ's so... ;)

> th that, I'm thinking the sampler/brain will need to
> have as many outs as ins, or am I way off?

Most real things do, and therefor most Simmonsstuff do too...

> Any information will be much appreciated.

But to be honest, if you're into sample playing... why don't you get a newer
so called "state of the art" kit. Roland maybe? Ddrum?

I think the above view on it sound like asking about driving safety in a
group discussing the model T Ford... ;)

electronically yours, jesper
www.electronic-obsession.se
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Well, thanks for your input. 

I don't think it's 'stupid' however. I like the way the Simmons pads 
look and feel so it makes perfect sense for me to use them. I feel 
completely opposite about Roland kits.

I also plan to have a simmons brain as well, but I think for 
recording purposes; I'll be using the samples I've created.

I'm still interested in everyone else's views on my idea.

OK then, the hexagonal pads are cool! =)

Then I would go with the Simmons TMI which converts trigs into midi. Then
you just need the proper midi equipment to receive the signals but any
decent sampler/sample player and/or computer with midi interface should be
able to do that...

Good luck!

electronically yours, jesper
www.electronic-obsession.se
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----- Original Message -----

From: "tractormadman" <yngwie_jr@...>
To: <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 9:02 AM
Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Buying my first Simmons kit - Question


> Well, thanks for your input.
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> I don't think it's 'stupid' however. I like the way the Simmons pads
> look and feel so it makes perfect sense for me to use them. I feel
> completely opposite about Roland kits.
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> I also plan to have a simmons brain as well, but I think for
> recording purposes; I'll be using the samples I've created.
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> I'm still interested in everyone else's views on my idea.
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