Why Touch Expression?

video upload by Roger Linn

"Roger Linn discusses why LinnStrument's touch expression is better than playing music with the simple on/off switches of a MIDI Piano keyboard."

Linndrum - Meticulously Refurbished by Professionals

video upload by tonetweakers

"Linndrum drum machine for sale, meticulously refurbished by professionals with decades of experience, no expense spared. If interested, please email us via the contact form at tonetweakers.com.

Here’s our latest Linndrum playing the beat from @whamofficial song “Everything She Wants”, which is one of our favorite 80s synthpop tunes. What’s your favorite Linndrum track?"

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Getting Started on LinnStrument (2024)

video upload by Roger Linn

"Roger Linn helps you get started on LinnStrument.
To learn about LinnStrument, visit rogerlinndesign.com."

Synclavier Regen: FM-ing a Classic Fairlight Sample

video upload by Paul Schilling

VGM #216: The Port Town of Brisk // Sea of Stars ((Piano/Synth Rock Cover)

video upload by Amie Waters

"Thank you to my patrons for voting on this track for me to cover! I adored my time with Sea of Stars and I was so happy to finally get to cover something from it! What a wonderful indie RPG game with a delightful soundtrack.

https://www.patreon.com/amiewatersmusic

Amie Waters uses synthesizers and vibes to create emotive and moving covers from your favorite movies, tv shows and video games. Some of her most well known work was made under her old name, Ace Waters, which includes Covers from Undertale, Zelda, and more. Her music covers a wide range of styles, from ambient mood pieces to progressive synth rock and everything in between."

Roger Linn tries out a new Akai MPC

video upload by Roger Linn

"Roger Linn, designer of the original Akai MPC, tries out a new Akai MPC to see how good it is."

Upcoming Instrument Design Workshop with Roger Linn at CCRMA

via Roger Linn Design

"Every year around June, I and Sasha Leitman co-teach a one-week, five full days, hands-on workshop about designing and creating simple electronic music/audio projects at Stanford University's CCRMA computer music school, either in-person or remote via Zoom.

In the workshop, Sasha and I provide lots of information about sensors, actuators, software, mechanical design and materials, and lots more. We help you come up with a project idea and help you build it. If you're attending in person, you'll have access to sensors, actuators and electronic/mechanical tools in the CCRMA Max Lab. Or if you're attending remotely online, you'll obtain the needed items in advance. Either way, we'll provide one-on-one help with your project.

Given that the workshop is only one week, the projects are generally simple, providing a novel way of interacting with sensors to generate sounds, controlled by software written for a Teensy microcontroller board or a laptop. Click [here] for some examples of projects from the 2023 workshop.

Our microcomputing platform of choice for projects is the Teensy microcontroller board, which is based on the Arduino software environment, but students are welcome to use their development platform of choice.

The workshop is conducted both in-person at Stanford ($500) or remote online from anywhere ($250). It is open to all, with no prerequisites.

In 2024, the dates are Monday June 17 through Friday June 21.

To learn more, here is Sasha's overview of the workshop.

To see some of the content of my lectures for the workshop, click here.

To register, click here.

I hope to see you in June!

- Roger"

LinnStrument Disassembly 2024

video upload by Roger Linn

"Roger Linn demonstrates how to disassemble and reassemble and LinnStrument in order for owners to perform parts replacement or repairs at home without sending it away."

Close up with LinnStrument

video upload by Roger Linn

"Roger Linn gives a close-up demo of LinnStrument, to benefit those who are interested in it but don't have an opportunity to play one before buying,
To learn more about LinnStrument, visit rogerlinndesign.com."

Modular Meditation: Buchla Easel + LinnStrument

video upload by Mano One

Modular Meditation - Buchla

video upload by Mano One

thoughtForm on LinnStrument Clip #music #linnstrument #synth #surgeXT #synthesizer #thoughtform

video upload by thoughtForm Max

thoughtForm: Illuminations

Basic chords & scales on LinnStrument

video upload by Roger Linn

"Roger Linn explains where the pitches are on LinnStrument, and how to play basic chords & scales."

Creating LinnStrument MPE sounds in Surge XT

video upload by Roger Linn

"Roger Linn explains how to use the free Surge XT synthesizer to create sounds that play well with LinnStrument or other MPE controllers."

Using the Linnstrument with Aalto

video upload by Madrona Labs

"This video walks you through how to use Aalto with the Linnstrument and other MPE controllers.

Madrona Labs: https://madronalabs.com/
Linnstrument: https://www.rogerlinndesign.com/

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Getting Started
00:35 Linnstrument Settings
01:06 Aalto X Output
01:24 Mod cc# Settings
01:36 Mod Output
02:48 Linnstrument Aftertouch Sensitivity
03:22 Aalto Y Output
04:32 Velocity Output and settings
05:19 Aalto Input Dial Settings Tip
06:07 Outro"

Terraforming | Extending Soma Lab's Terra with midi

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"When I started this journey I was looking forward to use the Terra MPE mode as a fancy controller. I made a video, and deleted it later because it didn't meet my expectations compared to dedicated controllers like the Linnstrument and the Seaboard. The old video ended with a lot of speculation and a nice patch with Terra and a modular setup. It wasn't any good. But I could not let it rest either.

It did not use the knob/sensor mappings and I did not check how it would behave as a controller for an MPE PC/VST setup. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't spectacular. Terra uses fixed Midi CC messages, and my VST did not support midi learn. It was another dead end. Yesterday I decided to make a CC mapping for the Endorphin_es Shuttle Control and tried a full modular MIDI to CV route, mapping all Terra's knobs and the ABCD sensors. This turned out to work really well. This video is not intended as a 'how to do it', because I am still working on it. It also requires the right eurorack modules and there are just too many converters/options.

It's been a connectivity nightmare that took way too much time and energy. But now my Shuttle has a preset mapping and I can now start experimenting and exploring. I really enjoyed the music and sounds that emerged along the ride. The footage I used is from Iceland."

Making of LinnStrument

video upload by Roger Linn

"I (Roger Linn) talk about how I created LinnStrument."

Synths No Talking: Expressive E Osmose and Linnstrument MPE

video upload by Synths No Talking

"The Linnstrument controlling the Haken Eagenmatrix in the Expressive E Osmose. This is because I have yet too see a video where the Linnstrument is used with the Osmose. Now you have one. They get along so well together.
Disclosure: I paid for these instruments on my own and were not provided by any single maker. The music is improvised and I own all content.
My music:
Praxiscat.bandcamp.com
Undernight.bandcamp.com"

Synths No Talking: GS E7 Synthesizer Linnstrument MPE and Expressive E Osmose MPE

video upload by Synths No Talking

"The GS E7 and Linnstrument.
Many don't know the GS E7 analog synth fully supports MPE. I have used it with the linnstrument. Enjoy the weirdness.
Disclosure: I paid for these instruments on my own and were not provided by any single maker. The music is improvised and I own all content."

Synths No Talking: GS E7 and Expressive E Osmose MPE


"Another MPE Video with the GS E7, featuring the Expressive E Osmose.
Not going to lie, as much as I love the linnstrument, I think the Osmose is a better fit for the GS E7."

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Modulating LinnDrum with CV

video upload by Bata

"Messing around with an LFO off a Stereo Tapped Delay being sent to the CV ins on the back on the LinnDrum. These allow you to mess with the pitch of the Snare and Sidestick or Congas and Toms with CV. This LinnDrum has Timbales sounds instead of Congas so those are getting tuned instead."