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Simmons is an electronic drum brand, which originally was a pioneering British manufacturer of electronic drums. Founded in 1978 by Dave Simmons, [ 1 ] it supplied electronic kits from 1980 to 1998. The drums' distinctive, electronic sound can be found on countless albums from the 1980s.
Jul 8, 2021 · With the Simmons SDSV, co-creators Dave Simmons and Richard James Burgess found a way to combine the limitless tonal possibilities of electronic drums with the visceral feel and look of a real drum kit.
Now, after a nearly 20-year hiatus, Simmons is returning to the world of e-drums as part of an exclusive pairing with Guitar Center. We rang the English innovator for a quick chat about his brand’s history, what brought him back, and his goals for the newly relaunched Simmons Drums.
Aug 1, 2023 · This is a 5 person mega episode all about the history of Simmons Drums, the iconic hexagonal electronic drums that changed the face of music in the 1980's. The sound, look and spirit of Simmons drums can be heard on most every recording of the 1980's across all genres including rock, pop, rap, metal, and everything in between!
Jun 2, 2021 · The 202-page Complete Guide, published a couple of years ago, is essential reading for anyone with any interest in Dave Simmons, the Simmons drum story and the scores of people whose lives have in some way been affected by the British e-drums innovator.
Oct 20, 2022 · We learned a lot from producing the SD series, and that helped us redesign the Titan 50 from the ground up. We worked with industrial designers and engineers to focus on every detail, so the Titan 50 is really a new kit. There's almost nothing in common with previous SD drums.
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Simmons continues to innovate, including the addition of the SD600, the first Simmons kit to feature wireless Bluetooth MIDI connectivity to computers and iOS devices. Simmons also launched the SD1200 — a premium, all mesh kit with a distinctive shell design and tension-adjustable mesh.
