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OWNER’S MANUAL
MAIN FEATURES
SIMMONS SOUND LIBRARY
The SD2000 features a new sound library developed by Simmons to
represent the most sought after acoustic drums, world percussion
instruments, and classic Simmons electronic drums, as well as an
inspiring collection of unique new sounds not found in other electronic
drum kits.
USER SAMPLE MEMORY
You can also load your own sounds (.wav files) for maximum flexibility
and creativity. 28MB of the waveform memory is reserved for this.
VARIABLE ATTACK RESPONSE
Sounds created for the SD2000 were designed to give the player a
realistic sonic response that is appropriately different each time you
strike a drum or cymbal on the kit.
SYNTHESIS PER DRUM
12db / octave low pass filter, with variable cut-off and resonance, plus
+/- octave pitch shift. Independent velocity control of filter cut-off,
resonance and envelope length.
TENSIONABLE MESH DRUM HEADS
The new mesh drum design allows the user to customize the surface
tension of the drumhead fit your own playing preferences, and give a
more realistic and responsive surface.
ISOBALL MOUNTS
The new mounting design for the drum and cymbal pads and sound
module isolates each element from transmitting vibrations to the
others, or receiving them. This reduced crosstalk avoids unintended
triggering or interference.
AUDIO OUTPUTS AND INPUTS
Stereo headphone and line outputs allow you to hear the Simmons kit
via your headphones, powered speakers, mixer or other audio setup.
Aux Input allows you to connect your phone, MP3 or other audio
source, so its audio can be heard along with the module sounds at the
module’s audio outputs.
EXPANDABLE
The SD2000 is expandable to a 10 piece kit: snare, kick, 4 toms, hi-hat,
ride cymbal, and 2 crash cymbals with Simmons SD2000 expansion
pack.