Engineering:LinnDrum
The LinnDrum, often erroneously 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]
Development
The LinnDrum was designed by the American engineer Roger Linn.[4] It was cheaper and more widely produced than his first drum machine, the Linn LM-1, which was affordable only to wealthy musicians and studios.[4][5]
Release
The LinnDrum sold far more units than the Linn LM-1 and its successor, the Linn 9000, combined.[3] It was used by artists and producers including Trevor Horn,[6] Mark Knopfler, Naked Eyes, Stock Aitken Waterman,[7] Sandy Vee,[8] Justin Hayward,[9] and Michael Jackson.[10] When Linn Electronics closed in 1986, Forat Electronics purchased its assets and offered service, sounds, and modifications for the LinnDrum.[11][12]
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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Sandy Vee: Recording Katy Perry's 'Firework'". Sound of Sound. April 2011. https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/sandy-vee-recording-katy-perrys-firework. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ↑ (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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