Product: Simmons SDS-3
Price Paid: EUR (250) used
Submitted
07/05/2002
at
04:44pm
by
CraZ
Email: craz<at>tonyblack dot org
Ease of Use
:
7
Getting good sounds is not that easy, but the overall layout of this unit is very straightforward. Every rotary and/or switch has an obvious, dedicated function.
Features
:
8
Four independent drum synths (channels). One "special effects" channel with an LFO and a Run Generator. Volume controls per channel in addition to general volume and general pitch.
Expressiveness/Sounds
:
10
This thing is monstrous. Never heard anything like it. From noisy hihats to boooooming basskicks (well beyond the TR-808's range I might add). Thers is nothing like it!
Reliability
:
10
Nothing will break this unit. It is built like a tank.
Customer Support
:
3
Not a clue.
Overall Rating
:
10
I would definitely try to get my hands on one of these babies if it ever got stolen (god forbid). The price I paid is nothing compared to the power that the SDS-3 packs. 800 to 1000 Euro would be a fair price for this unique drumsynth.
