Simmons ADD-ON
With the Simmons ADD-ON, you can expand your electronic drum kit with additional pads and triggers. The ADD-ON is compatible with all Simmons drum modules and most other brands of drum modules. It features:
- Nine assignable trigger inputs
- Dual-zone inputs for pads with head and rim triggers
- Hi-hat controller input
- MIDI In and Out/Thru ports
- USB port for firmware updates and MIDI over USB
Simmons ADD-ON
With the Simmons ADD-ON, you can expand your electronic drum kit with additional pads and triggers. The ADD-ON is compatible with all Simmons drum modules and most other brands of drum modules. It features:
- Nine assignable trigger inputs
- Dual-zone inputs for pads with head and rim triggers
- Hi-hat controller input
- MIDI In and Out/Thru ports
- USB port for firmware updates and MIDI over USB
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Owner’s Guide
Cymbal, Tom
& Bass Drum
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Electronic Drum Pads
Electronic Drum Pads
Thank you for purchasing this Simmons Electronic Drum Pad. We recommend that
you read through this brief guide before you use your new pad, and refer back to it
when needed.
Location
Keep pad away from direct sunlight, high temperature sources, and excessive humidity to
prevent deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage.
Handling and Transport
• Never apply excessive force to connectors and other parts.
• Unplug cables by gripping their plugs rmly. Do not pull on cables.
• Disconnect all cables before moving.
Service and Modification
• There are no user-serviceable parts in the pad.
• Do not attempt to open pad or make any change in the circuits or parts of the unit. This
will void the warranty.
Congratulations!
Taking Care of your Drum Pad
9” & 11” Tom Pads
See diagrams below for info on attaching tom pad to your kit.
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Loosen L-rod wing nuts on tom
clamp. Insert L-rod into tom
clamp and tighten wing nuts.
Loosen wing nut on pad.
Attach pad to L-rod and
tighten wing nut on tom pad.
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Insert 1/4” cable into pad jack. Insert other end of cable into
your desired sound module.
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Electronic Drum pads owner’s Guide
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Cymbal Pad
See diagrams below for info on attaching cymbal pad to your kit.
See diagrams below for info on attaching bass drum pad to your kit.
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1
Attach trigger pad to your
desired cymbal stand by
loosening the wing nut on
the stand, slide pad on, then
re-tighten once pad is in place.
Place bass drum pad in
desired location.
Insert stereo 1/4” cable into
pad jack.
Insert stereo 1/4” cable into
pad jack.
Insert other end of
cable into your desired
sound module.
Insert other end of
cable into your desired
sound module.
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3
Wing Nut
Felt Washer
Bass Drum Pad
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One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Subject to the limitations set forth below, Simmons
®
hereby represents and warrants that the components of this product shall be free
from defects in workmanship and materials, including implied warranties of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose, subject to
normal use and service, for one (1) year to the original owner from the date of purchase.
Retailer and manufacturer shall not be liable for damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of product, loss of time, interrupted
operation or commercial loss or any other incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost prots, downtime,
goodwill, damage to or replacement of equipment and property, and any costs of recovering, reprogramming, or reproducing any
program or data stored in equipment that is used with Simmons
®
products. This guarantee gives you specic legal rights. You may have
other legal rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you.
For more details on your Simmons Drum Pads, visit
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Simmons
P.O. Box 5111
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-5111
All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are recognized as the property of their respective holders.
Made in China 0908-9169
Similar to an acoustic drum kit, pads respond differently to various playing techniques
and dynamics.
All the pads are velocity sensitive, and some voices can change timbre depending on your striking
force and your sound module settings.
Electronic Drum pads owner’s Guide
Playing the Pads
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Head or Rim Shot
The 11" drum pad detects head and rim shots,
allowing you to trigger separate voices.
Cymbal Bow or Edge Shots
Cymbal pads detect bow and edge shots,
allowing you to trigger separate voices.
Cymbal Pad Choke
Choking the cymbal’s edge with your hand
immediately after hitting the cymbal mutes the
cymbal sound, similar to an acoustic cymbal.
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Simmons ADD-ON
With the Simmons ADD-ON, you can expand your electronic drum kit with additional pads and triggers. The ADD-ON is compatible with all Simmons drum modules and most other brands of drum modules. It features:
- Nine assignable trigger inputs
- Dual-zone inputs for pads with head and rim triggers
- Hi-hat controller input
- MIDI In and Out/Thru ports
- USB port for firmware updates and MIDI over USB
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