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SIMMONS SDS-8
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b-funk



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PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 2:09 pm    Post subject: SIMMONS SDS-8 Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

hi there,

as my dear friend ron and me brought a sds-8 back to life i was wondering if somebody has the schematics for this little beauty?
i´m planning to clone a sds-8 voice for a mixed drum-synth, consisting of 2-4 sds-8 voices, a 808 bassdrum, 606 toms and hh.
although it seems to be possible to redraw the voice architecture from the simmons pcb, it would be cool to have the schematics on hand.

so, if anyone has those schems and would like to share - please pm.

best wishes,

tobias
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mono-poly



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PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 2:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

I would wait for the sds3 boards to show up Smile
Check the DIY section here.
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b-funk



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PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 2:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

yeah, i followed the thread about the sds3, and i´m definitly in for some boards when it´s time...
but, you know, the sds8 is supposed to be my first real clone project... it´s quite simple, but i really like how it sounds. and like i mentioned i don´t intend to build an exact clone as it is not necessary, because all 5 voices are the same, and i´m no drummer, so i don´t need 5 sds8 voices.
but i plan to implement voltage control and an inbuilt lfo etc...

best wishes,

tobias
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Nosferatu



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PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 3:36 pm    Post subject: Re: SIMMONS SDS-8 Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

b-funk wrote:
hi there,

as my dear friend ron and me brought a sds-8 back to life i was wondering if somebody has the schematics for this little beauty?
i´m planning to clone a sds-8 voice for a mixed drum-synth, consisting of 2-4 sds-8 voices, a 808 bassdrum, 606 toms and hh.
although it seems to be possible to redraw the voice architecture from the simmons pcb, it would be cool to have the schematics on hand.

so, if anyone has those schems and would like to share - please pm.

best wishes,

tobias


Go to the Simmons drums yahoo group, they can provide you
with most Simmons drum schematics. thumb up study Rape, pillage, kill cool
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b-funk



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PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 3:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

nosferatu,

thanks for the hint - that was way too obvious... Embarassed
well, sometimes i´m too blind or lazy to think a little bit in other directions than em forum...

anyway, if i have some results in the clone-and-mod-the-sds8 project, i´ll post it here.

best wishes,

tobias.
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ickystay



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Not very clear.


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b-funk



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 5:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

hi icky,

thank you for that. i´ll try to restore the poor scan and then post a good version here.

best wishes,

tobias
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spamunkulus



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Hi Tobias,

I am looking for a complete schematic of the SDS8 as well.

Do you find anything meanwhile?

I tried many sources without success.
You are located in Berlin?
My number: 030 -694 1816.
Maybe we can coordinate the search?

Cheers,

Tito
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boostyboost



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PostPosted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

i'm also looking for a good (no the crappy one available on the net) schematic for the excellent sds8...
anyone found it ?
thanks
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zedius



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

I know this thread is ancient, but it's what came up on google when I was searching for an SDS-8 schematic. I located a clearer copy on the French version of Audio and thought I should upload it here!

https://fr.audiofanzine.com/module-de-sons-pour-batterie-electronique/simmons/SDS-8/forums/t.666393,besoin-d-aide-pour-determiner-le-voltage-du-transformateur-de-la-sds-8.html


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