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Linn Drum vintage-super shape- Roger Linn

Estimated price for orientation: 2 449 $

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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition  


Original Linn DrumGreat PieceGreat ShapeWe tested all the features that we were able for sort outand all worked fineWe could find nothing wrong with this Linn DrumHowever we do not claim to be experts and as with all equipment of this vintage, selling as isThough we will warranty against DOA
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Please allow 3 days handling time, although items generally ship within 2 business days of receiving payment.   We ship Internationallybut do not ship to to Russia, Africa, Mexico___________________________________________________________________________________The LinnDrum (also called the Linn LM-2) is a  manufactured by  as the successor to the . It was introduced in 1982 at a list price of $2,995. Approximately 5,000 units were sold between 1982 and 1985. The  was the successor of the LinnDrum.Its high-quality samples, flexibility and affordability made the LinnDrum popular; it sold far more units than its predecessor (the ) and its successor (the ) combined.  re-used the moniker on the  and the Roger Linn Designs' . The LinnDrum was used on many recordings throughout the 1980s, including international hits such as 's "" and ' "." Much of recording artist 's early 1980's material also featured heavy use of the LinnDrum. His , ,, and  albums are examples of this.When  closed in 1986,  purchased their remaining assets and offered service, sounds and modifications for the LinnDrum. The LinnDrum was pre , but Retrofit Kits were offered by JL Cooper and Forat Electronics.Features[]The LinnDrum has fifteen 8 bit 28 kHz ~ 35 kHz digitally  drum sounds: bass, snare, rimshot, hihat, crash, ride, three toms, cabasa, tambourine, high and low congas, cowbell, and clap. Like the LM-1, it provided a  for programming rhythm patterns, a built-in mixer and individual output jacks for each sound.The LinnDrum improved on the  in many ways including: the addition of crash and ride cymbal samples, five external  inputs and the ability to replace built-in sounds with new sounds on EPROM chips. The LinnDrum sampled sounds from 28 to a 35 kHz sample rate.Drum Samples[]According to some, the LinnDrum sounds were  from real drums played specifically for the machine by noted Los Angeles drummer , good friend of Roger Linn, who also played with Linn as well as Peter Frampton, Gary Wright, Cher, Tina Turner, Bette Midler and James Brown, to name a few. However, "The LM-1 was the first drum machine to use  of a real drum kit, Roger Linn confirms that it was indeed Art Wood that played the majority of the sounds that he used. To further add to the mystery, an entry in the online museum of the Roger Linn Design company credits L.A. session drummer Art Wood with most of the samples." While the Roger Linn Designs Past Products Museum page credits Art Wood for "most" of the  sounds, there is no credit for the drummer who played the sounds for the LinnDrum.Discography[]<

""1985 *Alternative LinnDrum samples
""1982 *Kick drum only
""1984
""1984
"", "Pretty Young Girl"1985
"", ""1985
""1983
""1984