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Description
Introducing the Linn Electronics LinnDrum, a drum machine that revolutionized drum sounds in the music industry. This iconic instrument, often known as the LM2, paved the way for advanced sampling techniques, setting it apart from synthesized alternatives like the Roland TR-808. Developed by the legendary Roger Linn, this is more than just a drum machine; it's a piece of music history, a precursor to the iconic Akai MPC series. With the ability to sequence up to 12 tracks simultaneously, the LinnDrum offers an immersive, creative experience that's still in high demand among vintage gear enthusiasts.
Key Features:
- Developed by Roger Linn, a pioneer in music technology
- Sequencer allows for up to 12 tracks to be played simultaneously
- 56 user and 42 preset patterns for diverse soundscapes
- Ability to arrange patterns into songs with 49 memory locations
- Highly sought after in the vintage market due to its iconic status and unique sound.
Videos
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Linn Electronics LinnDrum Vintage Drum Machine Basic Demo
Linn Electronics LinnDrum Vintage Drum Machine Basic Demo
zibbybone
We Ran a LinnDrum Through Pedals and a Neve Console | Funky Vintage Found on Reverb
Reverb
How to program a LinnDrum for quick jams
SynthMania
Vintage Drum Machines - LinnDrum Samples
Simon Le Grec
LinnDrum. Demonstration Record. 1982.
Adrian Täckman
Reviews
PROS
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Authentic classic drum machine sounds
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Integrates well in mixes with subtle processing
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User-friendly sequencer feels natural, not overcomplicated
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Pitch function and quantizing are notably effective
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Programming beats is fun and always sounds good
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Favored for its distinctive factory-default sounds
CONS
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Can feel somewhat flat-sounding initially
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Reliability issues reported in some units
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Learning curve due to older interface design
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Linn Electronics LinnDrum.
Features and functionality
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Separate outputs are common, allowing for individual treatment of sounds, similar to real drum recordings, but stereo outputs are used in smaller studios.
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EPROMs can be swapped to create varied sounds, with different playback circuitry for outputs tailored to specific frequencies, enhancing sound customization.
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Setup and maintenance
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Noise is a concern; gating or strip silencing is often necessary to manage noise from multi-tracks.
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Use cases and applications
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The LinnDrum often blends with real drums, typically adding sub-bass synth to the kick for depth.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 15 Ratings
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My favorite drum machine.
I consider the Linndrum my very favorite drum machine. It is used on some of my favorite songs, it is my favorite to use/program and it has my favorite factory-default sounds. Much like the 808, programming a beat on it feels wonderful and is extremely fun (and also just like the 808, it always sounds good).
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At 3:09 it shows a Linn Electronics Linndrum while Battlecat is in the studio making a beat
La caja de ritmo LinnDrum fue utilizada en la canción "Muevan Las Industrias"
In a YouTube studio tour by MusicRadar Tech, Joakim showcases his use of the Linn Electronics LinnDrum drum machine.
"Like in 'Broken Wings,' the Mr. Mister hit, I didn’t play the kick drum. I sequenced the kick drum on the Linndrum and the bass line was sequenced as well. That was the tightest way to give that track the identity that it needed."
In this interview with Dark-Music.net , Twin Tribes state: "The gear we used is what gave us our sound aside from the hours of creating patches. Definitely the Roland JX-3P, Korg Poly 800, Roland TR-707, Roland JC 120 and the LinnDrum."
From 2:22 to 2:56, Martin talks about the Linndrum.
The Google Arts & Culture page from Deutsches Museum highlights Harold Faltermeyer's use of the LinnDrum (LM-2) drum machine in the creation of the "Axel F" theme.
This article states Paul Buchanan and The Blue Nile's use of the LinnDrum on their two albums A Walk Across the Rooftops and Hats
"I got out the old TR808 and set up a dance rhythm: I think the 808 is such a good machine. It's very precise and it's like the backbone of Electro. The handclaps on it are great. We gated those to reduce the length so there was space between them. Most of the samples were AMS and Emulator. The drum sound was mainly TR808. We beefed the snare up with AMS and had it triggering the snare on the Linn 2. I used very heavy delay on the bass drum. The thing is I could have programmed the beats in but they wouldn't have faded into the mix in the same way. There's this bit in the Destruction Mix where this bloke is getting his brain's blown-out — "You're 18 and you're wearing somebody's brains" — and to illustrate that we used this backward droning bell that I'd sampled on the Emulator. It seemed to go really well with the words. I mean we could have used a Major 7th or something but it didn't seem very apt."
Ray Parker Jr. says in this interview that he used a Roland Jupiter 6, Roland MSQ 700 and Linndrum on "Ghostbusters."
During Anthony Marinelli's studio tour video titled "My Synth Studio Revealed | Studio Tour 2025," the Linn Electronics LinnDrum is prominently featured at the 49:20 mark. This video, provided by Anthony Marinelli Music on YouTube, offers an in-depth look at the instruments Marinelli has used throughout his career.
Album Usage
The Linn Electronics LinnDrum has been featured on the following albums:
Hurry Up Tomorrow
The Weeknd (2025)
Animal In Me (The Lost Album Vol 2)
Christopher Saint Booth (2024)
Ulterior Motives (The Lost Album)
Christopher Saint Booth (2024)
Doctor Who - Time and The Rani (Original Television Soundtrack)
Keff McCulloch (2023)
Give Me The Future + Dreams Of The Past
Bastille (2022)
Dawn FM
The Weeknd (2022)
Ghostbusters Remix (Yago Boss Remix)
Ray Parker Jr. (2021)
Aa∆zhyd China Doll
Edward Ka-Spel (2021)
After Hours
The Weeknd (2020)
Living on Video
Trans-X (2019)
Titanic Rising
Weyes Blood (2019)
Metamatic
John Foxx (2018)
Slide (feat. Frank Ocean & Migos)
Calvin Harris (2017)
Don't Take The Money (Organized Noize Remix)
Bleachers (2017)
A Deeper Understanding
The War on Drugs (2017)
Zoolook
Jean Michel Jarre (2015)
Day of the Dead (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
John Harrison (2014)
808s & Heartbreak
Kanye West (2008)
Discovery
Daft Punk & Daft Punk (2001)
Alive 1997
Daft Punk & Daft Punk (2001)
Homework
Daft Punk & Daft Punk (1997)
Music from Graffiti Bridge
Prince & Prince (1990)
Hats
The Blue Nile (1989)
Doctor Who: Ghost Light (Original Television Soundtrack)
Mark Ayres & Keff McCulloch (1989)
Faith
George Michael (1987)
Bring On The Night (Live)
Sting & Sting (1986)
No Jacket Required (2025 Mix)
Phil Collins (1985)
No Jacket Required (2016 Remaster)
Phil Collins (1985)
Hunting High and Low
A-ha (1985)
Points On The Curve
Wang Chung (1984)
Axel F (From "Beverly Hills Cop")
Harold Faltermeyer (1984)
War Baby - Hope & Glory
Tom Robinson (1984)
A Walk Across the Rooftops
The Blue Nile (1984)
Junk Culture
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (1984)
The Art Of Falling Apart
Soft Cell (1983)
The Fugitive
Tony Banks (1983)
Lullabies
Cocteau Twins (1982)
Happy Families
Blancmange (1982)
Magic Windows
Herbie Hancock (1981)
Genre Usage
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