Behringer SDS-3 4-Channel Analog Drum Synthesizer

Back in the late ‘70s, the original SDS-3 was released which became one of the first drum synthesizers to appear on the market. And what a drum synth it was. With the ability to trigger effects with any audio signal, the original SDS-3 could effectively turn any mic’d up drum into a cool percussion synth instrument. In today’s synth landscape, the original machine is somewhat of a unicorn - the Behringer SDS-3 brings back this classic and a fun, unique way to add percussions to your songs. Designed to handle the rigors of life on the road or in the studio, SDS-3 can easily be transferred to any standard Eurorack case for the perfect integration into your setup.

FAITHFUL TO THE ORIGINAL

SDS-3 is an authentic reproduction of the original circuitry from the ‘70s which means it’s got all the same quirks and characteristics that so many musicians loved with the original release, but we naturally had to update some features to make it compatible with lots of various modern setups.

HIT IT RIGHT

SDS-3 features 4 identical drum channels that have controls for adjusting different elements of a beat. You can add a click at the start of a sound (similar to a stick hitting a drum), adjust decay, bend a note up or down, change the pitch of a signal coming through as well as the range of LFO and effects from the Master/Effects section. The most fun way of triggering the channels is by mic-ing up a drum to each of the channels and just playing. The inputs are even velocity sensitive and responsive to your playing dynamics.

DIAL IN THE VIBE

The Master/Effects section of SDS-3 affects all four channels. Here you can adjust overall pitch, LFO rate, range, shape (between square or sine wave), Run Time and Output Level. Aside from triggering effects via mic input, you can also trigger SDS-3 via MIDI or USB. Combined, everything about SDS-3 allows you to give color and a lot of personality to your songs, making for an exciting playing and listening experience.

BEHRINGER SDS-3 FEATURES:

• Recreation of the original '70s drum-synth
• Reproduction of the original circuitry from the ‘70s
• 4 identical drum channels with controls for adjusting different elements of a beat
• Master/Effects section adjusts overall pitch, LFO rate, range, shape (between square or sine wave), Run Time and Output Level
• Mic I/O on each channel for incorporating external hardware
• Per-channel impact click, decay time, bend level and effect range controls
• 70HP modular format allows for Eurorack integration
• 5-pin MIDI In and Thru ports plus USB 2.0 connectivity