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"Quick TR-606 spank to celebrate 606 day."

Musicaid Simmons Drum Synthesizer SDS 3 top right.

SIMMONS SDS-3 DRUM SYNTHESIZER MODULE by MUSICAID c1978 SN 0124

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"Simmons SDS-3 drum synthesizer module that was made for the Musicaid brand.This early drum synthesizer was the first purpose built machine by Dave Simmons from 1978.The synthesizer is in good clean condition and it all seems to work fine."

You can find a demo of the SIMMONS SDS-3 here, and additional posts mentioning the SDS-3 here.

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Origins of a Legend - The Simmons SDS-3 Drum Synthesizer from 1978

Published on Feb 28, 2020 Alex Ball

"A look at the original Simmons Drum Synthesizer, the SDS-3 from 1978.

This instrument was built by Dave Simmons when he was working for a company called Musicaid in the late 70s and it served as the precursor to famous SDS-V with its distinctive hexagonal pads that cropped up on many hit records in the 1980s.

Free sample pack: http://bit.ly/SimmonsSDS3

Thank you to EvilDragon for scripting the Kontakt patches

Check out Simmons Museum which is a great online resource on the Simmons story: https://www.simmonsmuseum.com/

Here's the 2017 interview cited in the film: https://drummagazine.com/dave-simmons..."

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Musicaid Simmons Drum Synthesizer SDS 3 SN 0118

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"Monster drum synth - a triumph of British engineering. Serviced and working perfectly. Comes complete with 4 original drum pads in excellent condition.

NOTE: This synth is awaiting service and will ship within 15 working days of purchase.

The Simmons SDS 3 is just one of those machines that we can't get enough of. Not polite or shy and retiring, but it has some sounds that absolutely cut through and enough features to make it endlessly inventive.

CONDITION: Excellent. Has some very minor dings to the face. The wooden end cheeks are clean with only minor dings around the edges and some small scratches scattered across both cheeks. The original shop sticker has been left on the front but can be removed upon buyer's request. See photos for more information on cosmetic condition."

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