Simmons SDS V and Kit

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The Simmons SDS-V is a legendary early electronic drum system that helped define the sound of 1980s pop, new wave, and rock recordings with its distinctive analog drum synthesis and hexagonal pad design.

Type
Electronic Drum Synthesizer System / Electronic Drum Kit

Model
SDS-V

Manufacturer
Simmons Electronics

Country of Manufacture
United Kingdom

Era
Vintage

Year of Introduction
1981

Controls
Individual module controls for Pitch, Decay, Noise, Sensitivity, Bend, Level, and voice-specific parameters

Input
Trigger inputs for drum pads, external trigger inputs

Output
Master output, individual voice outputs

Notable Features

• Modular rack system with separate drum voice modules
• Analog synthesized kick, snare, tom, and percussion sounds
• Iconic hexagonal electronic drum pads
• Expandable architecture with additional modules and sequencing options
• One of the earliest commercially successful electronic drum systems
• Distinctive punchy electronic drum tones strongly associated with 1980s recordings