Linn

Explore Linn vintage synthesizer equipment in the Vintage Technology Archive.

Drum Machines

• LinnDrum Midistudio — Linn LinnDrum Midistudio (1985): the classic LinnDrum sample engine paired with a 74,250-note MIDI sequencer. A powerful but thinly documented studio workhorse.
• LM-1 — Linn LM-1 (1980–1983): the first drum machine to use digital samples of real drums. Designed by Roger Linn, used by Prince, Michael Jackson, and The Human League. Only ~500 made.

Drum Machines

• LinnDrum (1982-1985) — The LinnDrum is the machine that followed the legendary LM-1, and it's far better documented than most of the gear in this archive — though the picture is
• LM-2 (1982-1985) — Linn LM-2 (1986–c.1988): budget bookshelf speaker from Linn's entry-level LK Series, sharing cabinet and drive units with the Kan II. Priced at £99/$250.

Other Models

• Drum (1982) — Linn LinnDrum (1982) — Z-80-based programmable drum machine with PROM sample playback, analog voice circuits, 192 PPQN resolution. The sound that defined early-'80s pop.