Roger Linn created the LM-1, the first drum machine to use samples, and later the LinnDrum, a highly influential drum machine used widely on 1980s recordings. The LinnDrum appeared on major records by artists including Tom Petty, Queen, and Tears for Fears, and was used extensively by Prince on Purple Rain. Linn’s most notable contribution is the MPC sampler line, developed in partnership with Akai, including the MPC60 and later models that became central tools for hip-hop and house production. J Dilla’s MPC 3000 is preserved in the Smithsonian. Linn also adopted MPE early through the LinnStrument, an expressive 3D controller released in 2014 before the MPE standard was officially released.
"Roger Linn is a legend in the world of musical instruments. He's been at the cutting edge of music technology for decades. He created the LM-1, the first drum machine to use samples, and its successor, the LinnDrum, is one of the most iconic drum machines of all time. They were used on countless records in the 1980s, including hits by Tom Petty, Queen, and Tears for Fears."
"But the most notable fan was probably Prince, who used them extensively on Purple Rain and . Somehow, those are not his greatest contributions to the music world. That would, undoubtedly, be the MPC. Linn partnered with Akai to create one of the most popular and important samplers ever."
"The MPC60 and its successors became the tool of choice for countless hip-hop and house producers. J Dilla's MPC 3000 even sits in the Smithsonian. Roger Linn was also an early adopter of MPE, or MIDI polyphonic expression. It's a key feature of his LinnStrument, an expressive 3D controller released in 2014 - three years before the Association of Musical Electronics Industry (AMEI) officially released the MPE standard."
"Turns out the man stays so innovative by keeping things simple and focused. What's the last GIF or meme you used? This isn't a GIF, but maybe it's a meme:( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)"
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