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Using MD with Simmons SDS electronic drums

2002-09-15 by oldmanfury

Hello,

I have a couple of Simmons SDS series drum synths (SDS8 and SDS 400) 
that require piezo-pads to trigger.  I have been triggering them with 
the multiple audio-outs from my soundcard, and this works quite 
well.  Is there any reason why I shouldn't use the MD's output to 
trigger the SDS pads?  I don't know what the input impedance is on 
the Simmons, but it should be pretty high (since piezos cannot 
sustain / create any substantial current).  It seems that using the 
GND-IM impulse generator might be a great way of creating piezo-like 
impulses.

Any thoughts?

-gerald

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