Samples From Mars releases Simmons SDS-800 Samples

Samples From Mars has released the Simmons SDS-800 Samples Library, which is a 520 sound collection of 24-bit samples from the 80s analog drum synthesizer.

The Simmons produces the classic syn-tom effect that was found in many disco, boogie and reggae productions of that era. In the 90s, the white noise snare / hi hat became popular in Techno productions, and in the 2000s, groups like LCD Soundsystem re-popularized the Simmons sound with tracks like "Losing my Edge" and "Get Innocuous".

What's Included:

• 520 24-bit 44.1 kHz Simmons wav files recorded through a tasteful analog signal chain.
• 150+ variations of analog syn-toms (compressed, uncompressed, white noise, decay length, filter).
• 120+ chromatically tuned kicks and toms, labeled by note name, makes melody and basslines easy.
• Over 125 resonant, punchy white noise snares and hi-hats.
• 195+ subby, soft and undoubtedly analog kick drums (variations include: pitch bend, white noise, decay length, filter amount.

Some of the Gear Used:

• API 512C Microphone Preamp.
• Radial JDI Direct Box.
• API 560 Equalizer.
• Universal Audio 1176 Compressor.
• SSL Gate.
• Yamaha CS-5.
• Mutronics Mutator.
• Otari MTR-12 Mastering Reel to Reel.
• Apogee Rosetta 800 Converters.

Price: $24. Find out more at www.samplesfrommars.com/simmons-drum-samples