The thing about computers is, they are no fun, anyone can crank out a bunch of beats on a computer, but using outdated or vintage gear is way more fun if you ask me, and it sounds unique and it's your own thing.
you really aren't giving yourselves enough credit on the drum sound programming on those simmons modules. i absolutely LOVE all of the sounds on this demo. instant AFX without a doubt. are those all bass and tom modules, or is there an "ultra-rare" cymbal module in the mix?
thank you :) i dont think the stock simmons sounds sound like this, but if you know how to program its not hard to get unusual results. if i recall correctly i was only using the more common kick, snare and tom modules.
I used to own the original SDSV and SDS 7, and I felt the SDSV was far better in terms of sounds and reliability, as the analog portion of the 7 was rather suspect, and the digital sounds were only 8 bit, so some samples (when they actually worked) sounded distorted. Bill Bruford made some incredible sounds with the SDSV, and I could replicate them. I guess I just had bad luck with my SDS7.
the sdsv and sds7 are quite different - each can do things the other cant. i wouldnt say 1 is better than the other. as for reliability, a lot of it has to do with connections. also, the sds7 is a more complex machine. we havent heard of any problems with any of the serviced sds7s weve sold.
I love this video. What exactly is an SDS-7? Is it a drum module? What was triggering what in this video? Is the SDS like the Yamaha TX-816 which when totally expanded contains 8 TF-1 modules? Does the SDS have gate and CV inputs in order for the Arp sequencer to trigger it? thanks!
an sds7 is a drum synthesizer. the arp sequencer is trigger it. most people used to use drum pads to trigger it back in the day. the sds7 can hold a max of 12 modules, but it gets really hot with 12 in it. most weve sold have had 5-7 modules. its got trigger and sequencer ins.
thanks :) actually, weve seen a lot of sds7s and they usually have only 5 or 6 modules - its rare youll see one with all slots full. also, this unit normally runs really hot so we think its a good idea to play it safe and avoid filling an sds7 up to capcity. we sell these regularly and in this case the faceplate was removed because we were servicing this unit.
Good job guys. There is just something about the tactile interface with old school analog equipment. I'm not sure what I just said but I think you know what I mean!
it reminds me Daft Punk :D
Enirish 9 months ago
Still love and use my Simmons. Archived the old module and
replaced it with an Alesis d5. Sounds great!!!
MISSEDHERSIR 4 years ago
this seems like an overly complex way to do this. Can't a computer do the same thing for less money?
Please forgive my ignorance on the topic
russcarljohnson 4 years ago
Good luck creating and sequencing sounds like that on a computer. Analog equipment can be emulated but not 100% duplicted.
synthesizerman 4 years ago
The thing about computers is, they are no fun, anyone can crank out a bunch of beats on a computer, but using outdated or vintage gear is way more fun if you ask me, and it sounds unique and it's your own thing.
Novaheart1998 3 years ago
you really aren't giving yourselves enough credit on the drum sound programming on those simmons modules. i absolutely LOVE all of the sounds on this demo. instant AFX without a doubt. are those all bass and tom modules, or is there an "ultra-rare" cymbal module in the mix?
deejaydubla 4 years ago
thank you :) i dont think the stock simmons sounds sound like this, but if you know how to program its not hard to get unusual results. if i recall correctly i was only using the more common kick, snare and tom modules.
123synthland 4 years ago
I used to own the original SDSV and SDS 7, and I felt the SDSV was far better in terms of sounds and reliability, as the analog portion of the 7 was rather suspect, and the digital sounds were only 8 bit, so some samples (when they actually worked) sounded distorted. Bill Bruford made some incredible sounds with the SDSV, and I could replicate them. I guess I just had bad luck with my SDS7.
robste 4 years ago
the sdsv and sds7 are quite different - each can do things the other cant. i wouldnt say 1 is better than the other. as for reliability, a lot of it has to do with connections. also, the sds7 is a more complex machine. we havent heard of any problems with any of the serviced sds7s weve sold.
123synthland 4 years ago
I love this video. What exactly is an SDS-7? Is it a drum module? What was triggering what in this video? Is the SDS like the Yamaha TX-816 which when totally expanded contains 8 TF-1 modules? Does the SDS have gate and CV inputs in order for the Arp sequencer to trigger it? thanks!
Analogger 4 years ago
an sds7 is a drum synthesizer. the arp sequencer is trigger it. most people used to use drum pads to trigger it back in the day. the sds7 can hold a max of 12 modules, but it gets really hot with 12 in it. most weve sold have had 5-7 modules. its got trigger and sequencer ins.
123synthland 4 years ago
nice wicked sounds!
but why you remove that other sds7 modules??
takiakitsoujie 4 years ago
thanks :) actually, weve seen a lot of sds7s and they usually have only 5 or 6 modules - its rare youll see one with all slots full. also, this unit normally runs really hot so we think its a good idea to play it safe and avoid filling an sds7 up to capcity. we sell these regularly and in this case the faceplate was removed because we were servicing this unit.
123synthland 4 years ago
ok.
I wanna see your store..
so maybe there's an analog extravaganza!
takiakitsoujie 4 years ago
123synthland dot com will redirect you to our site :)
123synthland 4 years ago
Good job guys. There is just something about the tactile interface with old school analog equipment. I'm not sure what I just said but I think you know what I mean!
Analogger 4 years ago
I can see you've constructed a nuclear bomb, you shouldn't have turned the countdown on! haha
synthyaro 4 years ago
hehe sounds like pacman and it looks like a device of an alien or something hehe nice!
poknatboi 4 years ago
wooaah! that was awesome. great job! teach me please ! haha
elisabetx 5 years ago
great pattern!!
sifkasifka 5 years ago
That Arp sounds fucking mint!
EddCunningham 5 years ago
this is soooooo sick ! if you play this live i go mental !
MADRRRRR 5 years ago
thank you :)
123synthland 5 years ago
indeed very nice ..
MADRRRRR 5 years ago
Nice, sounds like early Aphex.
futureimage 5 years ago