Linn LinnDrum LM2 Legendary 🔥 Drum Machine (Serviced)

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing

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Replacing outdated/corroding Power Supply with brand new Power Supply from Synthronics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

CLICK FOR MORE »

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

video upload by Controlled Voltage Sound Labs

"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)

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing

Pics of the inside below.

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.

CLICK FOR MORE »

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

video upload by Controlled Voltage Sound Labs

"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

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing

CLICK FOR MORE »

Linn LM-1 Drum Computer Machine SN 00045

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing, also on eBay

"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

CLICK FOR MORE »

Linn LinnDrum LM2 with Midi

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
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"

via this Reverb listing

Pics of the inside below.

CLICK FOR MORE »

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

video upload by Controlled Voltage Sound Labs

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

video upload by Controlled Voltage Sound Labs

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

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing

Pics of the inside below.

Additional SYNTH CITY Listings

"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"

CLICK FOR MORE »

F9000 Forat-modded Linn 9000

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this VEMIA listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.

"Forat 9000 / Linn 9000 with many upgrades - Sampling on all 18 pads - Last Forat OS v7.09 - SMPTE card - trigger inputs card - Sampling input card - Refurbished PSU - CF card with complete Sound library from Forat. (Unit still have original floppy drive) - Sequencer memory expanded to the max. - Big display for F9000 programing and small to access CF card libraries. - filter mods on Toms and Percussion cards. - comes witb USB stick with user and service manuals. As all Forat machines... this one sometimes have 'standard F9000' issue ... need Ram card to be re-sited. But beside that ... no issues."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Linn LM1 with MIDI and Hideaway Mods SN 00256

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this VEMIA listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.

"Quite likely the best LM-1 Drum Computer on the planet, improved by Dani at Hideaway, one of the best techs in the world for this sort of classic gear.

From Dani: here is a link to test recording I made of the custom VCA retrofit I designed for this LM-1 along with a couple of pictures of my custom VCA pcb and the Kenton MIDI retrofit I installed: https://soundcloud.com/hideaway-studio/12-channel-midi-vca-test-segue-01 That mod I designed is a full blown custom pcb in there sporting a midi controlled VCA on every drum channel (which can be switched on/off if required) - its the only one of its kind to date.

In excellent cosmetic condition and perfect working order. UK voltage. Serial number 256. Ultra-careful packing 24GBP."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Forat F9000 rare modded Linn 9000

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this VEMIA listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.

"Ultra-rare, ultra-powerful (and ultra-confusing until you've spent a few hours getting your head around it, because many controls are re-purposed): Bruce Forat's elaborate take on the classic Linn 9000, adding tons of features, fixing bugs in the original system, and generally turning it into a mainstay of hit record production for a couple of decades (Madonna, Babyface, Glen Ballard etc). Fully checked at VEMIA in March 2024. 240V. Not in super cosmetic condition - these machines are nearly always workhorses - check the photos. Big and heavy: packing 20GBP."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Behind The Drums Ep 10 - Madonna "Into The Groove" Oberheim DMX

video upload by Controlled Voltage Sound Labs

Additional Behind The Drums episodes

"An in depth look at the making of Madonna's best selling song of all time 'Into the Groove.' Episode includes a remake of the beat using an Oberheim DMX along with a Roland TR 727 to incorporate percussion elements heard in the Shep Pettibone remix.

Drum Processing...
Hat - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Kick - Teletronix LA-2A
Snare - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS non linear
Clap - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS non linear

Roland TR 626
All percussion - Teletronix LA-2A +Lexicon 224 Hall Setting
Timbale - AMS DMX 1/8 delay

INSTAGRAM - @CVsoundlabs"

LinnDrum LM-1 Drum Computer

via this Reverb listing

"Linn Drum LM1/LM-1 Original Drum Computer 1980"

Pic of the inside below.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Linn 9000 Integrated Digital Drums / Midi Keyboard Recorder (Forat Mod)

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this listing

"The infamous Linn 9000 drum machine in excellent condition! Serviced and upgraded by Bruce at Forat Electronics in 2018."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Behind The Drums Ep 09 - Paula Abdul "Straight Up" Linn 9000

video upload by Controlled Voltage Sound Labs

Additional Behind The Drums episodes

"An in depth look at the making of Paula Abdul's hit single 'Straight Up.' Video includes a re-creation of the drum beat using a Linn 9000 with alternate sounds from an authentic 1980's era floppy disc collection.

Drum Processing...
Hat, Cabasa, Cowbell - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 Room setting
Snare - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS short gate
Kick - Dry
Crash - Lexicon 224 Hall setting"

Linn LinnDrum LM2 1980s Mint Condition

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this listing

Pics of the inside below.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Introducing VProm 3.0

video upload by Aly James Lab

"Over the years, VPROM has become a staple in music production, celebrated for its accurate variable sample rate emulation of classic DACs and its ability to load swappable EPROM samples. Now, with the release of VPROM 3.0, I am taking things to the next level. This major upgrade enhances both features and usability. While previous versions excelled at replicating EPROM-based drum machines, primarily the LM-1, Version 3.0 expands its capabilities even further."

VProm 3.0 Uncut Live Walk-through - Sampling Stuff - Part 1

video upload by Aly James Lab

"NEW in VProm 3.0 : Sample/Convert/Burn

-VProm now features a built-in EPROM creator, allowing you to generate custom EPROM binary files without any external tools and ready for use in VPROM or hardware drum machines.

Import any .wav file and sample it just like in the classic hardware days. The resampling process uses a crude emulated R2R ADC with tweakable input settings and home-made tweaks* before capturing at ≈ 27 kHz. If the original .wav file rate is less or equal than 27 kHz, resampling is bypassed. You can also disable the resampling stage if needed.

Once sampled, preview the file with µLaw 8bit (12bit quality) compression applied or save it directly as a µLaw-encoded .bin EPROM file.

Maximum EPROM size is 64K ≈ 2.5 seconds @ 27Khz —larger sampled .wav files will be automatically truncated to fit during sampling."

https://www.alyjameslab.com

LINNDRUM LM2 + KENTON MIDI DEMO

video upload by Synth Tailor Electronics

"The legendary Linn Drum LM2 drum machine that took the 1980s by storm!

This Linn Drum has been fully restored + Kenton Midi kit installed! If you're in the market for a Linn Drum, please let us know- we have a great selection of vintage synthesizers, drum machines and vintage outboard gear FOR SALE! Please visit our website or Instagram page for more details

For the video, we used the Korg EMX1 sequencer via midi to trigger the sounds of the Linn Drum. We also have the Linn hooked up to a Lexicon 480L for a great sounding reverb.

A fully restored Linn Drum from our repair shop comes with the following necessary restorations:
-All sliders/pan pots disassembled, cleaned, re-greased and re installed
-Synthronics PSU upgrade installed (no more noisy transformer/old PSU design: 100V-240 V universal voltage)
-All lilac electrolytic capacitors changed out with new axial capacitors
-Firmware updated to latest version 3.2
-Kenton Midi kit installed for use with a modern set up
-All pushbutton switches opened up, contacts cleaned, and tested thoroughly for more reliability
-Factory Presets uploaded

If you have a vintage synthesizer, drum machine, outboard gear, or tape machine that needs repaired or restored, please reach out on our website: www.synthtailorelectronics.com"