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New Documentary – Roger Linn: The King of Drum Machines

This is the story of Roger Linn, a guitarist and songwriter from Los Angeles who created the modern drum machine and changed the sound of modern music.… Read More New Documentary – Roger Linn: The King of Drum Machines

September 3, 2025September 3, 20254 Comments

Moog Foundation Shares ‘Lost’ Synth Legends Panel Discussion

This ‘lost’ video captures a once-in-a-lifetime panel discussion featuring Bob Moog, Tom Oberheim, Dave Smith, Marcus Ryle and Roger Linn. … Read More Moog Foundation Shares ‘Lost’ Synth Legends Panel Discussion

August 24, 20254 Comments

Roger Linn Demonstrates How To Use The AKAI MPC As ‘The Ultimate Looper’

In this video, composer and electronic instrument design pioneer Roger Linn demonstrates how he uses the AKAI MPC as ‘the ultimate looper’.… Read More Roger Linn Demonstrates How To Use The AKAI MPC As ‘The Ultimate Looper’

July 28, 202518 Comments

GForce IconDrum Brings LinnDrum Drum Machine To Your DAW

GForce Software today introduced IconDrum – a new virtual instrument based on the classic LinnDrum drum machine.… Read More GForce IconDrum Brings LinnDrum Drum Machine To Your DAW

December 17, 20244 Comments

Roger Linn, The Father Of The MPC, Reviews The Akai MPC Live 2

In his latest video, composer and instrument designer Roger Linn offer his take on the current MPCs, demoing and reviewing the Akia MPC Live 2.… Read More Roger Linn, The Father Of The MPC, Reviews The Akai MPC Live 2

June 16, 2024June 16, 202413 Comments

Learn Instrument Design With Roger Linn

Electronic instrument pioneer Roger Linn (LinnDrum, MPC, LinnStrument) let us know about an upcoming workshop that offers a rare opportunity to learn instrument design.… Read More Learn Instrument Design With Roger Linn

June 1, 20241 Comment

LinnStrument Hands-On Demo With Creator Roger Linn

Composer, guitarist and electronic music gear pioneer Roger Linn recently shared this hands-on demo of the LinnStrument, an expressive MIDI controller for musical performance.… Read More LinnStrument Hands-On Demo With Creator Roger Linn

March 20, 202423 Comments

SampleScience Intros Super Lynn Drums, A Virtual Instrument Inspired By Vintage Linn Drum Machines

SampleScience has introduced the release of Super Lynn Drums, a virtual instrument inspired by the vintage drum machines of Linn Instruments, including the LM1, LM2, Lin 9000 and Linndrum.… Read More SampleScience Intros Super Lynn Drums, A Virtual Instrument Inspired By Vintage Linn Drum Machines

March 11, 2024March 11, 20245 Comments

Luma-1 Drum Machine Hands-on Demo (Linn LM-1 Clone)

The Luma-1 recreates the original design of the Linn LM-1, with the same audio path and running the original LM-1 software.… Read More Luma-1 Drum Machine Hands-on Demo (Linn LM-1 Clone)

November 1, 202319 Comments

Classic Linn LM-1 Drum Machine Getting Reborn As Luma 1

Roger Linn’s classic Linn LM-1 Drum Machine is getting reborn, full-size and faithfully recreated, as the Luma 1 Drum Computer.… Read More Classic Linn LM-1 Drum Machine Getting Reborn As Luma 1

September 1, 2023November 1, 202313 Comments

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