Engineering:LinnDrum
| LinnDrum | |
|---|---|
 LinnDrum digital drum machine | |
| Manufacturer | Linn Electronics |
| Dates | 1982–1985 |
| Price | US $2,995 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | polyphonic 12 voices |
| Timbrality | multitimbral 15 parts |
| Synthesis type | 8-bit digital samples, 28–35 kHz |
| Storage memory | 56 user patterns, 42 preset drum patterns, 49 songs |
| Effects | Individual level and pan for all sounds, tuning for snare, tom and conga only |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | 15 hard plastic "pads" |
| External control | DIN sync (pre-MIDI), third-party MIDI Retrofit Kit, trigger inputs x5 |
The LinnDrum, also referred to as the LM-2,[1] is a drum machine manufactured by Linn Electronics between 1982 and 1985. About 5,000 units were sold.[2][3] It was used on many recordings in the 1980s.
Development
The LinnDrum was designed by the American engineer Roger Linn.[4] His first drum machine, the Linn LM-1, was released in 1980; it retailed for $5,500,[5] making it affordable only to wealthy musicians and studios.[6] The LinnDrum was cheaper and more widely produced than the LM-1.[4]
Release
The LinnDrum was popular for its high-quality samples, flexibility and affordability. It sold far more units than its predecessor (the LM-1) and its successor (the Linn 9000) combined.[3] It was used by artists and producers including Trevor Horn,[7] Stock Aitken Waterman,[8] Haim,[9] Sandy Vee,[10] Justin Hayward,[11] and Michael Jackson.[12] When Linn Electronics closed in 1986, Forat Electronics purchased its assets[13] and offered service, sounds and modifications for the LinnDrum.[14]
References
- ↑ French, Josh (15 March 2019). "An introduction to the Linn LM-1 and 10 records it helped define". https://thevinylfactory.com/features/an-introduction-to-the-linn-lm-1-and-10-records-it-helped-define/. "The models also had some teething issues, but those were addressed with two revisions of the LM-1, before a cheaper successor, the LinnDrum – not the LM-2, as it is commonly mis-titled – was introduced in 1982."
- ↑ "Linn Electronics LinnDrum". http://www.vintagesynth.com/linn/linn2.php.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Past Products Museum". http://www.rogerlinndesign.com/past-products-museum.html.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 French, Josh (2019-03-15). "An introduction to the Linn LM-1 and 10 records it helped define" (in en-US). https://thevinylfactory.com/features/an-introduction-to-the-linn-lm-1-and-10-records-it-helped-define/.
- ↑ McNamee, David (2009-06-22). "Hey, what's that sound: Linn LM-1 Drum Computer and the Oberheim DMX". https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/jun/22/linn-oberheim-drum-machines.
- ↑ French, Josh (2019-03-15). "An introduction to the Linn LM-1 and 10 records it helped define" (in en-US). https://thevinylfactory.com/features/an-introduction-to-the-linn-lm-1-and-10-records-it-helped-define/.
- ↑ "Classic Tracks: Frankie Goes To Hollywood 'Relax'". https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/classic-tracks-frankie-goes-hollywood-relax.
- ↑ "Production Line, Music Technology - Jun 1987". http://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/production-line/2045.
- ↑ "Haim show you their favourite vintage gear in a studio tour". https://www.musicradar.com/news/haim-studio-tour.
- ↑ "Sandy Vee: Recording Katy Perry's 'Firework'". https://www.soundonsound.com/people/sandy-vee-recording-katy-perrys-firework.
- ↑ (in en) Justin Hayward talks The Moody Blues, Guitars and New Single "Living For Love" | Interview 2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UertkV3S-Do, retrieved 2023-11-14
- ↑ "The 5 drum machines that changed music forever" (in en-US). 2021-08-17. https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-5-drum-machines-that-changed-music-forever/.
- ↑ "Forat History". http://www.forat.com/history/.
- ↑ "The LinnDrum". http://www.forat.com/drummachines/drum.htm.
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