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The LinnDrum, also referred to as the LM-2, is a drum machine that was manufactured by Linn Electronics between 1982 and 1985. It was designed by the American engineer Roger Linn, who had previously released the Linn LM-1 in 1980. The LinnDrum was a more affordable and widely produced successor to the LM-11.
The LinnDrum was popular for its high-quality samples, flexibility, and affordability. It sold far more units than its predecessor (the LM-1) and its successor (the Linn 9000) combined. About 5,000 units were sold1.
The LinnDrum improved on the LM-1 by including crash and ride cymbal sounds. However, it had fewer tuning capabilities than the LM-12. Although it was a pre-MIDI device, aftermarket MIDI retrofit kits were produced.
The LinnDrum was used on many recordings in the 1980s. The Linn became a signature sound of the early MTV years
Simmons, the company that produced the SDS800, was founded by Dave Simmons. He began creating his first electronic drum products in the 1970s, making custom electronic drum products for experimental musicians
It comprised of four drum channels: bass, snare, tom1, and tom2
The Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer, commonly known as the 909, is a drum machine introduced by Roland Corporation in 1983, succeeding the TR-808. It was the first Roland drum machine to use samples for some sounds, and the first with MIDI functionality, allowing it to synchronize with other devices. Though a commercial failure, it influenced the development of electronic dance music genres such as techno, house and acid house.
The Roland TR-808, commonly known as the 808, is a drum machine manufactured by Roland Corporation between 1980 and 19831. It was one of the first drum machines to allow users to program rhythms instead of using preset patterns1. Despite an initial impassive response from critics, the Roland TR-808 was the best-selling drum machine of all time2. Its impact upon popular culture and music production is unparalleled, not just for a drum machine but for any musical instrument ever made
The E-mu Drumulator is a sample-based drum machine by E-mu Systems. It was introduced in 1983 at a price of $995 USD, and was the first programmable drum machine with built-in samples for under $1,0001. The Drumulator was the predecessor of the E-mu SP-12. It utilizes 8-bit samples for 12 sounds, including SSM analog filters1. The Drumulator was widely used in early 1980s in synth-pop and Italo disco productions1. Notable users include Depeche Mode, Keith LeBlanc, Howard Jones, and Tears for Fears
The Sequential Circuits DrumTraks is a classic drum machine from the 19841. It was the first drum machine to support MIDI, which made it very easy to use with old analogs and new MIDI synths and sequencers1.
The DrumTraks had thirteen fully programmable sounds3, including kick, snare, toms, hi-hats, and cymbals1. It also had superior editing capabilities for its time, with programmable tuning and level control for each sound, extensive editing with copy and paste ability, and a mixer section for individual sounds14.
The TR-707 has 15 digitally sampled sound and 10-voice polyphony. The alternate bass drum, snare, and hi-hat sounds cannot be triggered simultaneously. The instruments are labeled as Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Low Tom, Mid Tom, Hi Tom, Rimshot, Cowbell, Hand Clap, Tambourine, Hi-Hat (Closed or Open), Cymbal (Crash or Ride), as well as an additional function labeled accent, which serves to rhythmically modify the volume of the other instruments.
The TR-727 is a Latin drum kit version of the TR-707. Very cool for tribal, latin and Indian house beats. Individual outputs and volume sliders for each sound, all the same great features and cool Matrix display and MIDI implementation as the TR-707. For programming, it features a shuffle and flam effect and its programming abilities are very impressive. But it does have its limitations, the only adjustment you can make to each drum tone is volume. Aphex Twin, Freddy Fresh, and Luke Vibert have used the TR-727.
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