Product Reviews by KVR Members

Although I was born in the 90s, the Simmons sound is something that quickly became a part of me. From old 80s rock bands to ambient drum noise for 80s cartoons, there's something that always stuck out to me about a Simmons. Upon realizing how much I loved the sound, and after finding out who made the drum (and that it had been discontinued), I began the VST and sample search. I first came across some drum samples, but of course the SDSV was one of the only ones the website owner wanted a donation for, and it was only for samples. Then I came across a freeware VST that was "SDS-V'-style" which I was grateful for at the time, but in the end I forgot about as well. It wasn't a complete emulation. My search ended and I sort of gave up on the idea for a while. Then, out of nowhere I see the most beautiful drum GUI in a post on KVR. Something about a "complete emulation" that can load old roms and everything. I listened to the sound demos and instantly that sound I remembered from childhood came back to me. I donated and am now enjoying the drums very much. I never thought I'd be using them with modern synth sounds, but they actually sound great together. Alone, the SDS-V can sound odd, but mixed with other instruments it is surprising how well it fits in, even with more modern sounds. I see myself using this in many songs to come. It sounds so much more real and different from stock drum samples. It has more life to it. And it brings back old memories at the same time. Well done.

GUI - 9.

Sound - 9.

Usability - 9.