The Linn Electronics LM-1 Drum Computer

Our Vintage Ad Monday Madness continues with the Linn LM-1 Drum Computer — “A New Breed Of Rhythm Machine” The LM-1 contained samples of 12 different drums: bass, snare, hi-hat, cabasa, tambourine, toms, congas, cowbell (More Cowbell!! —Ed.), clave and hand claps, as well as 100 pre-programmed drumbeats. And lets not forget the special, “Human Rhythm-Feel made possible by special timing circuitry”...

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Old MiniMoog Advertisement Demonstrates – A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Sounds

Here’s an old MiniMoog advert that appeared in many of the leading keyboard magazines way back when. You’ve heard of the old adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words”, well the simplicity of this full page ad demonstrates: “A picture is worth a thousand sounds” Click the image above for a larger...

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