Luma-mu - Tutorial 06 - A true in-tune polyphonic synth

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"This tutorial is on the latest integration of Luma-mu and Teensy 4.1 MIDI interface to drive Luma-mu clock input directly. This not only gives you the precise tuning of Luma-mu for perfect pitch stability but radically simplifies the integration in modular setup and makes it possible to use as a part of the polyphonic synth setup.

Teensy 4.1 1U MIDI Interface Firmware updates: https://github.com/Deftaudio/Midi-boards
Download Luma-Mu Synth sound ROM here: https://github.com/Deftaudio/Luma/blo..."

Maniac/Michael Sembello (Circuit Tracks Version)

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"Feeling a yearning for a bit of LinnDrum action I loaded up a bunch of samples and it occurred to me to try this song - a bit of a musical 'guilty pleasure' as it has such a distinctive rhythm. I put the song on, donned my legwarmers and had a bit of a 'spin' around the room to the track in my best 'Flashdance' impression. Straight away it became apparent it shouldn't be possible to do it on the Tracks as it has too many tracks. Bass, electric piano chords, arpeggio, melody...and a distinctive 80's guitar solo! Not to be deterred I shrank it down as much as I could and used the layering and extra voices hacks I've talked about elsewhere * and what you hear is the end result.

It was a fun challenge and I hope you enjoy the end result. All you hear was programmed into a single Circuit Tracks and played 'live' just recording the audio outs.

More details for synth nerds

The excellent ‪@CaptainPikant‬ had a great video breaking down how the rhythm track was constructed so I largely followed this guide.

• MANIAC - The most INSANE drum pattern of t... [below]

BPM 155bpm
Synth 1 - mono bass synth
Synth 2 - 'piano'ish patch playing chords, arepeggio and melody lines (at different velocities/ranges)
Drum 1- LM1 bass drum
Drum 2 - LM1 snare and sidestick
Drum 3 - LM1 hihats and combined HH and fake guitar (see below)
Drum 4 - LM1 cowbell and clap

The 'guitar' is faked I'm sorry. My lead guitar skills are not up to this (I did try!) and my friendly local 'shredder' was busy. I used instead the Native Instruments Electric Sunburst plug in instrument to fake a short solo and drenched it in guitar effects. I recorded to 4 bar loops with the hihat pattern duplicated along with them and then triggered the samples at the right moment on the hihat track."

MANIAC - The most INSANE drum pattern of the '80s | Drum Patterns Explained

video upload by Captain Pikant

"The drum pattern of Michael Sembello's 'Maniac' is positively insane. It's what you'd get if you made a Synthwave drum track, decided it wasn't complex enough, glitched it up with a tiny dash of Aphex Twin and then put a second drum track on top of that with over a dozen Tom fills for good measure. Pure '80s maximalism with two of the most iconic drum sounds of that era."

And the original:


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SWEET DREAMS are made of BEATS (Eurythmics) | Drum Patterns Explained

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"► / captainpikant Support us on Patreon and get access to lots of drum patterns, cheat sheets and more!

Sweet Dreams is a brilliant example of how a deceptively simple drum beat (if done right) can make a song hit even harder. We're going to recreate it on a modern sequencer so you can follow along and use those techniques in your own beats. Milk bottles and cows on fake grass included. As a bonus The Intern will pick apart the iconic synth riff :)"

And the original:


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Linn LM-1 LinnDrum Computer SN 00035 Built In Roger Linn's Home

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"RARE piece of Linn Drum LM-1 history. This machine has been updated by the one and only Bruce Forat from Forat Electronics. Bruce is THE repairman for these machines and he has this one cleaned up oh so nice.

Debuting in 1980, these first LM-1 were $5,000 then! During my research, I found that Roger Linn created the first 35 of the machines in a room in his house.This gem is #00035 meaning this was the last one built by Roger before mass production!

This comes with a custom made dust cover and I'm guessing an original manual in a cool shade of Chevy Chase pool blue 80s folder! It will be shipped in a SKB 24x24 case built like a tank.

I've held onto this machine for 25 years and had Bruce tweak it along the way. Now it's time for me to purchase a vehicle so I hope someone else can love it as much as I have. I had Bruce to add the exact signature Prince clap sound as heard on the Purple Rain album. I can also give the winner Bruce's contact information as he is a tremendous resource."

Additional resources: Linn LM-1 page on Culture Wikia

Roger Linn on Sessiondays

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Using an MPC as a Looper

video upload by Roger Linn

"Roger Linn talks about using the MPC as the ultimate looper, including doing things that even DAWs can't do."

Luma-mu - Tutorial 05 - Recreating the magic of LM-1 Hi-Hat

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"Let's dive into the magic of Linn LM-1 Hi Hat. Will look on how it was created and make our own bank for Luma-mu. This continues a tutorial series of Luma-mu Eurorack module.

Download free Luma-mu ROMs here:
https://github.com/Deftaudio/Luma/tre..."

Linn Electronics LinnDrum FORAT RESTORED and full MIDI + Manual, Data Tape and more! LM2

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"This unit was originally owned by Skyline Studios, New York, NY and featured on dozens of records during the 80's and 90's.

Included is the original owners manual, original DATA Cassette tape, a copy of the cassette on CD, the Forat MIDI manual, and brand new wood end cheeks should you choose to install them for a beautiful Rosewood look (like the Yamaha DX1 Rosewood).

The LinnDrum is a digital drum machine designed by Roger Linn in the early 1980s, known for its realistic sampled drum sounds and its impact on 1980's pop music. It was a successor to the Linn LM-1, and was one of the first drum machines to use samples of real acoustic drums, rather than synthesized sounds.

Design and Functionality: The LinnDrum was designed to be a more affordable and widely available alternative to the LM-1. It featured a library of 8-bit digital samples of real drum sounds and allowed musicians to create and store their own drum patterns.

Key Features:

Sample-based sound generation: Unlike earlier drum machines that used synthesized sounds, the LinnDrum utilized samples of real acoustic drums, creating a more realistic and natural drum sound.

Sound sample changeability: The LinnDrum uses samples of real acoustic drums stored on eprom chips, these eprom chips are replaceable inside the unit giving the user the ability to buy or even make thier own and install thier own sounds/samples in the unit. Many are widely available on Reverb and elsewhere plus there are also people offering their services to custom make them for you.

Programmability: Musicians could program their own rhythms and sequences, rather than relying on pre-set patterns.

Individual outputs: Each drum sound could be routed to a separate output for further processing and mixing.

MIDI integration: Later versions and modifications of the LinnDrum included MIDI capabilities, allowing for greater control and integration with other instruments and recording equipment.

Impact on Music: The LinnDrum became a staple in 1980s pop music, appearing on countless hit records. Its realistic drum sounds and programmable features revolutionized the way music was produced and played. It's considered a landmark instrument in the history of electronic music and drum machines.

Successor to the LM-1: While the LinnDrum is sometimes mistakenly referred to as the LM-2, it was actually the successor to the Linn LM-1. The LM-1 was the first drum machine to use sampled sounds, but the LinnDrum was a more refined and better version."

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FairLight CMI EPROMs Inside a Sequential Circuits Drumtraks. #sequentialcircuits

video upload by Program 17

"This is fairly CMI Eproms I programmed inside of a sequential circus Drum track. I programmed them to hit harder. This is the best set I ever designed. I made more drums too. I made most of the CMI drums. When I designed the Fairlight CMI for originally for Bon Jovi’s guitar player John Shanks. He wanted the exact tears for Fears sound. Doing my research. All I kept on seeing was Fairlight CMi. I downloaded all the original sounds for the fairlight. I used a Oberheim prommer to design the binary files, I made them hit really hard. These have to be the best drums I ever designed.

IG program_1700 if you want any sounds or email me

Going.up.up.up.up@gmail.com"

Linn LinnDrum LM2

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"FROM THE COLLECTION OF ACCLAIMED PRODUCER AND ENGINEER TOM MALLON.

1984 LINN DRUM IN EXCELLENT WORKING AND COSMETIC CONDITION.

TWO E-PROMS (OPEN HAT AND CRASH CYMBAL, EXIBIT STRANGE DECAY CHARACTERISTICS)"

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Multitracking the Luma-mu: All Drums, All Linn

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"All drum sounds in this demo come straight from the Deft Audio Luma-mu module—a real Linn LM-1 voice in Eurorack form.

No samples, no microcontrollers—just direct hardware playback, multitracked and sequenced for maximum punch.

The Luma-mu delivers that classic ‘80s snap and swing, but with CV control and modular flexibility. If you’re into vintage drum sounds with analog immediacy, this one’s worth checking out."

Linn LinnDrum LM2 Legendary 🔥 Drum Machine (Serviced)

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"This LinnDrum is fully functional and in great condition for its age. It has some wear on the panel but over all lookds good .

This unit has been serviced to ensure another lifetime of reliability. It features a brand new Power Supply from Synthronics.

Service notes include (06/18/2025)

Replacing outdated/corroding Power Supply with brand new Power Supply from Synthronics

New battery on new PSU

Replacing all old and aging electrolytic capacitors

Installing New Molex Connector on CPU Board

Disassembling all front panel buttons, cleaning internal contacts to to restore button functionality.

Disassembling all mixer sliders, cleaning, and lubricating sliders to ensure smooth, like-new feel and alleviate scratchy symptoms.

Cleaning and flushing all potentiometers to alleviate scratchy pot symptoms

Cleaning all input/output jacks.

Cleaning all socketed PROM contacts

Testing for a burn in period of several hours to ensure reliability"

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Behind The Drums Ep 16 - The Cars "Drive" Linndrum

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"An in depth look at the making of The Cars' classic single 'Drive.' Video includes a re-creation of the drum beat + synthesizer arrangement using a Linndrum, Roland Juno 106, and Roland JX-8P."

Drum Processing
Kick - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 (Room Setting)
Snare - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 (Plate Setting)
Hat + Crash - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 (Hall Setting)
Clave - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 (Hall Setting)
Tambourine - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS DMX + Lexicon 224 (Hall Setting)

Linn 9000 Integrated Digital Drum Machine (FORAT)

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The legendary Linn 9000 integrated digital drum machine & sequencer. This one has been serviced and overhauled by Bruce Forat. Upgraded power supply, OS, floppy disk emulator to read SD cards, new battery etc. This one includes a very rare, massive sound library from Bruce that cost a pretty penny. This thing sounds incredible. A truly inspirational piece to work with. These machines are notoriously temperamental. Occasionally you have to re-seat a sound card. Other than that it works perfectly.

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Behind The Drums Ep 15 - Flashdance "Maniac" - Michael Sembello Linndrum

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"An in depth look at the making of Michael Sembello's number one hit 'Maniac,' from the Flashdance movie soundtrack. Video includes a re-cretion of the drum beat using a Linndrum."

Drum Processing
Kick - Teletronix LA-2A (No Reverb)
Snare + Tamb - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 (Plate Setting)
Cowbell - Teletronix LA-2A (No Reverb)
Clap - AMS Reverb (Non Lin Short decay)
Stick - Teletronix LA-2A (No Reverb)
Hat - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 (Room Setting)

*SERVICED* Linn LinnDrum LM2 w/ Parts & Paperwork

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Linn LM-1 Drum Computer Machine SN 00045

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"This listing is for a Vintage 1980s Linn Electronics LM-1 Drum Computer from the personal gear collection of musician and producer Michael Boddicker.

SPECS:

Serial #00045
Patterns: 100
Songs: 8
Control: Tape Sync & Clock

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Linn LinnDrum LM2 with Midi

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video upload by Richard Caceres

"Here’s a quick demo of a Linn Drum I recently serviced. I changed the internal save battery. In the video I show the different sounds, and show the sequencer. I also demo midi input with a Yamaha Reface CS keyboard as the midi controller"

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Pics of the inside below.

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Behind The Drums Ep 13 - Berlin "Take My Breath Away" Linndrum with Yamaha DX7

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Additional Behind The Drums episodes

"An in depth look at the making of Berlin's international number one hit, 'Take My Breath Away.' Video includes a re-creation of the drum beat using a Linndrum and bass line using a Yamaha DX7."

Drum Processing...
Kick - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS Reverb
Snare - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS Reverb
Hat - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Conga - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Tambourine - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224

Behind The Drums Ep 12 - Pat Benatar "Love Is A Battlefield" Linndrum

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Additional Behind The Drums episodes

"An in depth look at the making of Pat Benatar's highest charting hit 'Love Is A Battlefield.' Episode includes a remake of the beat using a Linndrum."

Drum Processing
Hat - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Cabasa - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Kick - Teletronix LA-2A (No Reverb)
Snare - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS RMX Verb
Toms - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224

Linn Electronics LinnDrum LM-2 Drum Machine w/ Forat Midi Kit

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"1980s Linn Electronics LinnDrum LM-2 w/ Forat midi kit professionally installed. Works and sounds fantastic aside from it's cosmetic wear/age. Includes AC power cable.

Service notes:

-Rebuilt 5vdc supply PCB and capacitors
-Replaced electrolytic capacitors on CPU and panel PCBs
-Cleaned all controls and faders"

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