For over five years, Behringer has been working on creating a clone of the iconic Linn Drum machine. Early prototypes suggested that the clone might not accurately capture the original's sound. However, Behringer recently shared an interesting update that has generated excitement among gear enthusiasts.
In the update, Behringer revealed that they acquired a collection of vintage musical equipment at an auction years ago. Among these treasures was a legendary Linn Drum machine owned by the famous band Tears for Fears. This particular machine contained the original sound chips (EPROMs) with the authentic drum sounds used by the band.
Behringer has now extracted all these original sounds from the Tears for Fears Linn Drum machine. Excitingly, they plan to include these authentic sounds in their upcoming Linn Drum clone, called the LM Drum. This means that musicians will soon be able to recreate the unique and influential drum beats that defined the music of Tears for Fears and inspired countless artists worldwide.
The original Linn Drum was released in 1982 and was widely used by many musicians throughout the 1980s. Initially, many people were skeptical about Behringer’s ability to accurately replicate the Linn Drum’s iconic sound. However, this announcement of including the original Tears for Fears sounds has generated excitement and anticipation among gear enthusiasts. More updates on the LM Drum Machine to follow soon.
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