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Simmons SD550 Electronic Drum Kit with Mesh Heads

Simmons SD550 Electronic Drum Kit with Mesh Heads

Simmons

Description

Simmons SD550 drum configuration

Drums that feel right
The Simmons SD550 full-sized 5-piece mesh-head electronic drum kit creates an ultra-realistic drum configuration with features normally reserved for much more expensive kits. It’s ideal for gigging, practicing, recording and learning. 

The tension-able mesh heads capture more nuanced playing than ever before. Enjoy advanced functionality via the 10 in. dual zone, dual-ply snare drum, three 8 in. dual-ply mesh toms, a crash cymbal with choke plus a no-slip grip on the kick pedal and hi-hat controller. 

Simmons SD550 drum module

So many kits at your fingertips 
The SD550 Module offers 352 awesome drum sounds across 50 drum kits, making this kit ideal for virtually any musical genre from jazz to pop; from blues to rock and beyond. If you’re looking for power, versatility and value… the Simmons SD550 is your electronic drum set.

Features

Pads and Controllers
  • Sleek look, realistic feel, stay in place design
  • 10" tension-able dual-zone, dual-ply snare drum
  • 8" tension-able tom pads (3)
  • 10" crash cymbal with choke function
  • 12" ride cymbal
  • 10" hi-hat pad
  • Hi-hat pedal
  • Kick pad module with integrated kick pedal
SD550 Module
  • Sleek new look with easy navigation
  • 16 character, backlit, blue LCD screen
  • Detachable stick rest
  • High quality custom Simmons drum library with 64MB sample ROM and 64 voice polyphony
  • 25 Preset Drum Kits
  • 10 User Kits
  • 371 drum sounds
  • 60 songs with 50 customized drum patterns for practice
  • 2 Demo songs
  • Variable Attack Response (V.A.R.) technology for better playability and performance
  • Intelligent sample playback
  • Pads respond differently base on dynamics
  • Round-Robin alternating samples on snare and ride cymbal
Other features
  • USB / MIDI connectivity to computer
  • Stereo 1/8" TRS input for audio from MP3 player
  • 8 total trigger inputs on single multi-pin connector for clean cable management
  • Rugged steel rack with robust custom T-fitting and extra stable rubber feet
  • Includes free, downloadable interactive Simmons Basic iOS App
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Reviews

4

23 Reviews

72%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Simmons SD550

Picked up my SD550 assembly was a breeze. I'll use it for light stuff, dinner sets, older crouds etc. I've always played acoustic, I have a 20 pc. Ludwig kit with a rack mount. It requires a rodie and the hulk to set it up. & I'm neither. This thing weighs less than 40 pounds. It can be carried in the back of my small car.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Maybe a good deal for the money but not that good.

The sensitivity seems to be an on and off thing with the kit. Many ghost notes get lost in the performance of it. Cheap built shows as my snare developed a cut through the first layer of the mesh head already. (I use nylon tip 5B sticks which shouldn't have done that). Some of the sounds are ok but most are somewhat cheap and the balance of the kit sound (without spending lots of time tweaking and so forth) is not that good. The double stick glue on the velcro pads that come with the pedals comes off and your pedal will glide all over the place. The kit may be a good deal because of the price point but don't expect much, specially if you ever played on a real good electronic kit like the Roland.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Small Venues8
  2. Accompaniment6
  3. Soundtracks5
  4. Practice2
  5. School Bands1
Cons
  1. Not Sensitive3
  2. Poorly Made3
  3. All but one of the pads are single zone/sound.1
  4. SEEMS ONE DIMESIONAL...ESPECIALLY CYMBALS1
  5. Cymbals are a little plain or flat1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced14
  2. Novice4
  3. Child1
  4. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Great Sound15
  2. Versatile13
  3. Responsive10
  4. Sensitive9
  5. Huge Tone6

Reviewed by 23 customers

  • Horrible deal. Store shipped me broken items and knew it.

    1

    submitted6 years ago

    byDustin

    fromSouth Dakota

    I bought a display model, and was ensured by Store manager that it worked and was slightly used because of being floor model, but was still new and in good working order. The first cymbol i grabbed out of box was cracked all way across it, with a worn out sticker on back. Clearly happened way before they shipped it, which tells me they shipped me a broken product.

  • Great set. sounds, price!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byEric

    fromBuffalo, NY

    Great set!

  • Okay to start but no longevity

    2

    submitted6 years ago

    byJack of all trades

    fromAR

    Had it for a while, was under a warranty, had two snares one tom and just now a ride cymbal fall apart on me. I am NOT a monster drummer and never used anything heavier than 5bs on it. Sound was good when it worked and wasn't waiting on replacement parts, which it seems you can only send back not buy. Not good. At time of this review I'm going to need to finally look into a replacement kit. Won't be Simmons. I liked the idea of the mesh but not on this this kit. Other than being fragile only other bad point is regardless of sensitivity settings it was really hard to balance the snare and rimshot triggers. Good points are the rack seemed well built though and "head" sound unit was good as well. Able to mix in play along track with 1/8 jack input

  • A ton of fun to play.

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byGreg

    fromFindlay, Ohio

    I use this drum set (my first one ever) at home to play around with. Great sound through the headphones and I love that I can hook my phone up and use the 'backing track play music' app to play along to (has the drums stripped out of the music). It is so much fun!

  • I love this kit

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byWolf

    fromReno Nevada

    I play drums bass and guitar all electric so they're all perfect for apartment playing with headphones. Love the pads and I replaced the single kick with a Simmons kick pad and double pedal and it works great.

  • Good beginner drum set

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted6 years ago

    byMatthew

    fromUndisclosed

    Very nice little beginner drum set. Perfect for my apartment. Bought this as a birthday present for my son. Him and his friends are really enjoying it.

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked bydrum boi

    fromundisclosed

    does this set come with sticks?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This electronic drum set does not come with sticks included.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byLaura

    fromCA

    How much does this set weigh?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This drum set weights approximately 50 lbs.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byMako

    fromCA

    What kind of ports does the module have?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The drum module has standard 1/4" inputs and outputs.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byMike

    fromLouisville, Kentucky

    Can the system and module run on 240v if I have a European adapter?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The drum kit would need to plug into a Step Down 220V to 110V Voltage Converter and not just an adapter. These can be easily obtained online.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byThe Mule

    fromPlainfield, IL

    Can headphones be plugged directly into the unit?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Headphones can be plugged directly into the module.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked bybradley

    fromCO

    Currently playing a friends Roland kit. If I am unhappy with the quality, sounds, performance of this kit can it be returned?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    We have a 45 day return policy for this kit.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked bynone

    fromHarahan, Louisiana

    Where is set manufactured?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This model is made in China.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byJP

    fromSandy oregon

    What sort of cable do I need to connect to a monitor?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    You would just need a standard 1/4" instrument cable.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byDanny

    fromCharlotte NC

    Does it have the bass drum

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes. It comes with the bass module.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byJS

    fromWebster, texas

    How much space does it take up?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    With the drum rack open and assembled, the Simmons SD550 will approximately take up 6 ft Width by 3 ft Depth.
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