Description

Everything you need to become the worlds premier robo-drummer! Simmons 5 piece electric kit with road cases, cables, H&R Electronics Interface, Simmons SDSV Brain and Road Cases! (Cases in Fair condition). All that AND a whole new personality for $4999!

Type: Analog Drum Synthesizer Module
Model: SDSV (also known as SDS-5)
Manufacturer: Simmons
Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Year of Introduction: 1981
Voice Architecture: Fully analog, 5-channel (bass, snare, 3 toms)
Pads: Optional external hexagonal drum pads (not included with brain)
Trigger Inputs: 5x ¼” jack (one per voice channel)
Outputs: Individual outputs per channel, plus mix output
Controls per Channel:

  • Pitch

  • Decay

  • Bend

  • Noise level

  • Tone/Noise balance

  • Click level

  • Sensitivity

  • Noise tone (for snare)
    Connectivity:

  • Footswitch jack for bass drum

  • CV/gate style triggers compatible

  • Mix and individual outs via ¼” jack
    Power Supply: Internal PSU (varies by region)
    Wattage: Approx. 15W

Notable Features:

  • Modular rack-style brain with removable voice cards

  • Distinctive “electronic” drum sound of the 1980s

  • Each voice channel is essentially its own synthesizer

  • Sounds can be triggered by pads, drum machines, or sequencers

Common Modifications:

  • Trigger input upgrades for modern drum triggers

  • MIDI retrofits (aftermarket)

  • Voice card expansion or replacement with modern equivalents

Historical Notes:

  • The SDSV was the first commercially available electronic drum system

  • Recognizable for its synthetic, punchy “pew” tom sounds

  • Used live and in studio settings, often alongside acoustic kits