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Simmons SD1250 Electronic Drum Kit With Mesh Pads

Simmons SD1250 Electronic Drum Kit With Mesh Pads

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$749.97at Musician's FriendChecked Nov 9

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  • Last seen at $749.97 at Musician's Friend on Nov 9.
  • Checked at 2 stores.

Our take on the Simmons SD1250 Electronic Drum Kit With Mesh Pads

The Simmons SD1250 is a full-size electronic kit built around mesh pads: a 12-inch mesh snare, four dual-zone mesh toms and a 6-inch mesh kick, plus dual-zone crash pads, a triple-zone ride and a hi-hat with a variable pedal. The module carries over 750 sounds, 50 preset and 25 user kits, Bluetooth MIDI, sample import and a built-in performance mixer, so it covers both practice and recording. It suits drummers who want mesh feel and a wide kit layout without stepping up to a flagship brand. Owners like the feel, the acoustic drum sounds and the programming depth, but a number report pad failures and a weak headphone output, and the rack is mostly plastic.

Best forDrummers moving up from rubber-pad kitsHome practice with headphonesPlayers who want to import and edit their own samplesRecording via Bluetooth MIDI into a computer or tablet
Pros
  • Mesh heads on snare, toms and kick with adjustable tension
  • Large layout: 12-inch snare, four toms, triple-zone ride
  • Deep module with 750+ sounds and 75 kits
  • Bluetooth MIDI and sample import for custom sounds
  • Built-in mixer with pitch and shape controls
Cons
  • Several owners report pads failing or misreading hits after light use
  • Headphone output is quiet and distorts
  • Rack is largely plastic
  • 6-inch kick pad is tight for double-kick playing
  • Hi-hat can miss hits until firmware is updated

Simmons SD1250 Electronic Drum Kit With Mesh Pads prices at every store

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    $749.97Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • Musician's FriendNew

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    $749.97Checked Nov 9
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Simmons SD1250 Electronic Drum Kit With Mesh Pads price history

Lowest price we've seen: $749.97 on Nov 9 at Guitar Center. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owners rate the mesh feel, the acoustic drum sounds and the kit's flexibility highly for the money. Reliability is the sticking point: snare sensing and pad failures come up repeatedly, along with a weak headphone output and a plastic rack.

What people mention
  • Pad reliabilityCriticisedOwners report snare sensing problems and pads dying after short use.
  • Mesh feelPraisedPlayers find the mesh heads and cymbals responsive and natural.
  • Module soundsPraisedThe acoustic drum kits are called usable and good-sounding.
  • Headphone outputCriticisedAudio through headphones is described as quiet and distorted.
  • Rack buildMixedThe full-size stand is steady, but much of it is plastic.
  • Kick padCriticisedThe 6-inch kick is seen as small for double-kick players.

From Guitar Center

  • Mesh drum pads for snare, toms, floor tom and bass drum with adjustable tension and wide dynamic range
  • Drum module with over 750 high-definition drum sounds
  • 50 preset and 25 user drum kits covering rock, jazz, electronic and world music
  • Bluetooth MIDI for wireless connection to smartphone, tablet or computer
  • Import samples into the module; record, create and edit your own samples and sets
  • Built-in performance mixer with pitch shift, shape parameters and more
Returns
45 Day Returns
In the box
12" mesh snare, Two 8" and two 10" dual-zone mesh toms, 6" mesh bass drum with non-slip stand, Two 12" dual-zone crash pads, 14" triple-zone ride cymbal, 12" hi-hat with variable pedal

About the Simmons SD1250 Electronic Drum Kit With Mesh Pads

The Simmons SD1250 is an electronic drum kit with mesh pads for the snare, toms and bass drum. The pad tension is adjustable, and the pads cover a wide dynamic range. The kit also includes two crash pads, a ride cymbal and a hi-hat with a variable pedal.

The drum module has over 750 high-definition drum sounds. It holds 50 preset kits and 25 user kits covering rock, jazz, electronic and world music. A built-in performance mixer offers pitch shift, shape parameters and more.

You can import samples into the module, and you can also record, create and edit your own samples and sets. Bluetooth MIDI connects the kit wirelessly to a smartphone, tablet or computer.

Sounds
Over 750 drum sounds
Kits
50 preset and 25 user kits
Connectivity
Bluetooth MIDI
Snare
12" mesh pad
Toms
Two 8" and two 10" dual-zone mesh pads
Bass drum
6" mesh pad with non-slip stand
Crash pads
Two 12" dual-zone pads
Ride
14" triple-zone cymbal
Hi-hat
12" with variable pedal
Sampling
Import, record and edit samples

What buyers say

Buyers like
  • Great sound from the module's usable acoustic drum sounds
  • Responsive, natural-feeling mesh pads and cymbals
  • Versatile kit configuration and programming options
  • Sturdy rack and full-size setup
  • Good value compared to similar kits
  • Helpful customer service with prompt replacements
Buyers complain about
  • Snare pad fails to sense hits and misreads intensity
  • Multiple pads failed after minimal use
  • Hi-hat misses hits out of the box until firmware update
  • Module audio quality poor through headphones, low volume and distortion
  • Rack is largely plastic
  • Kick pad small for double-kick players

Questions and answers

Do the mesh pads need tensioning out of the box?
They ship playable, but the mesh heads are adjustable, so you can tighten or loosen them to taste. Most owners tweak the snare first.
Can I use my own samples?
Yes. You can import samples into the module and edit and record your own, then build custom kits around them.
Does it work with a computer or drum software?
It sends MIDI over Bluetooth, and the module also has standard MIDI connections, so it can trigger software drums or a DAW.
Is the hi-hat a real moving hi-hat?
It is a 12-inch pad on a stand with a variable pedal, not an acoustic-style two-piece hi-hat. Update the firmware if hits are missed at first.
Can I play double kick on it?
The kick pad is only 6 inches, so a double pedal fits but feels cramped. Players who use two beaters often want a larger kick pad.
How does it compare with the SD1200?
The SD1250 adds mesh pads across the kit and a larger snare and ride, where the SD1200 uses smaller rubber-style pads. The module and sound set are the bigger step up.
Where is the Simmons SD1250 Electronic Drum Kit With Mesh Pads cheapest?
At Musician's Friend, for $749.97, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Simmons SD1250 Electronic Drum Kit With Mesh Pads?
Buyers like: Great sound from the module's usable acoustic drum sounds; Responsive, natural-feeling mesh pads and cymbals; Versatile kit configuration and programming options. Common complaints: Snare pad fails to sense hits and misreads intensity; Multiple pads failed after minimal use.
Where can I buy the Simmons SD1250 Electronic Drum Kit With Mesh Pads?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Guitar Center, Musician's Friend.

Stores we've priced the Simmons SD1250 Electronic Drum Kit With Mesh Pads at

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