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Simmons SD1200 User Manual

Simmons SD1200
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Simmons SD1200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSimmons
ModelSD1200
CategoryDrums
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Simmons SD1200 Specifications Overview

Assembling Your Simmons SD1200 Kit

Assembling Your Simmons SD1200 Kit (Continued)

Drum Module Operation: Top Panel Controls

Top Panel Controls Overview

Details function of Kit, Song, Utility, Edit, Save/Enter, Bluetooth, Increment/Decrement, Value Knob, Function Buttons, LCD, and Cursor buttons.

Drum Module Operation: Front Mixer Panel

Front Mixer Panel and Faders Explained

Explains the 3 banks of faders for real-time adjustments to tuning, filter, EQ, volume, and mix settings.

Drum Module Operation: Panel Layout

Side and Rear Panel Inputs/Outputs

Details inputs (Crash 2, Tom 4, USB Host) and outputs/inputs (Stereo Out, Aux In, MIDI, USB Device) on the module.

Bottom Panel and Multi-Pin Jack Input

Covers the DB25 serial connection for pads and the multi-pin jack input, noting hi-hat pedal functionality.

Basic Operations and Navigation

Advanced Operations

Kit Editing, Mixing, and Effects

Covers editing drum kits, mix settings, reverb, EQ, pan, and effects send levels for individual sounds and kits.

Pattern Play and Song Modes

Explains assigning MIDI patterns, playing demo songs, and using song mode functions for practice and recording.

Sample Management and Transfers

Covers importing user samples via USB, assigning them to sounds, and saving custom wave programs.

Advanced Operations (Continued)

Mix Screen Volume Graphic Display

Visual overview of kit volumes with 'Follow Trigger' option for easy adjustment of individual drum/cymbal levels.

Recording and Playback Options

Covers recording/playback via MIDI (internal memory) and Audio (USB drive), including MIDI file export.

USB Device Operations

Guides on recording to a USB device, connecting to a computer via USB for MIDI and sample transfers.

Pan and Effects Send Settings

Adjusts the stereo placement (pan) and the amount of effects applied to each drum or cymbal.

Utility Mode Settings

Metronome and Backup Settings

Configure metronome sounds/volumes, tempo, time signature, and access backup/restore functions.

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