Simmons SDS-200 Analog Drum Samples

The unmistakable sound of vintage Simmons drums — sampled from an original Simmons SDS-200 analog drum synthesizer.

Released in the mid-1980s, the SDS-200 was a two-channel analog drum synth designed to create the huge, pitch-bending electronic tom sounds that defined an era. Instead of relying on digital samples, the SDS-200 generates its sounds through analog synthesis, producing everything from deep, booming toms and punchy electronic kicks to sharp snares and wild laser-like percussion.

We pushed the SDS-200 across a wide range of tunings, decay settings, pitch bends and tones to capture 40 unique one-shot drum samples:

24 Analog Toms
Deep, punchy and unmistakably Simmons. From tight electronic hits to massive descending pitch bends and classic 80s "pew" toms.

9 Analog Snares
Snappy electronic snares ranging from tight synth hits to noisy, aggressive analog percussion.

7 Analog Kicks
Punchy synthesized kicks ranging from short electronic thumps to deep, resonant low-end hits.

These samples are especially at home in Synthwave, New Wave, Post-Punk, Darkwave, Synth-Pop, Italo Disco, Electro, Industrial, Indie Electronic, Experimental Pop and 80s-inspired music. They're also great for adding unusual analog percussion to modern pop, hip-hop and electronic productions.

If you're looking for vintage Simmons drum samples, 80s drum machine samples, analog drum samples, electronic tom samples or SDS-style drums, this pack puts the character of the real hardware directly into your DAW, sampler or drum machine.

INCLUDES

• 40 total one-shot samples

• 24 analog toms

• 9 analog snares

• 7 analog kicks

• Sampled from a vintage Simmons SDS-200

• 100% analog source

• Ready for your favorite DAW or sampler

Huge toms. Wild pitch bends. Pure 80s analog drum synthesis.