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5 surprising facts about the Linn LM-1 Drum Computer

It was the first drum machine to use digital samples of real acoustic drums.

Inventor Roger Linn sold early prototypes by bringing them to showbusiness parties.

The machine retailed for 5,500 dollars, making it accessible only to wealthy musicians.

Prince was a devoted user who treated the machine with non-linear reverb for a firecracker quality.

It introduced quantization and swing features, helping establish drum machines as credible, powerful instruments.


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