Roger Linn’s iconic LM-1 drum machine revived as the Luma1 by Joe BrittOften hailed as one of the most legendary drum machines in the history of music-making, Roger Linn’s LM-1 will soon be making a comeback in the form of the Luma1.

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The Luma-1 is touted as an authentic recreation of the iconic LM-1 by Joe Britt, CEO of Afero in Silicon Valley.
Built with the blessings of Linn himself, the Luma-1 fully recreates the original design of the LM-1 — it uses the same audio path (vintage DACs and filters), runs the unmodified LM-1 software, and adds a secondary modern processor for adding highly desirable features like loadable sounds, USB connectivity, MIDI, and more.
According to the project’s Instagram page, the production of Luma-1 will be entirely US-based, including the enclosure, PCB, and component assembly. There’ll also be kits announced later this year for DIY aficionados.

A small batch of pre-assembled units is now available for pre-order, with a target price of $4,995 (like the original). All orders will be manufactured in the order they arrive (first come, first served) and delivered this year.
Of the project, Linn says on his website: “A few years ago, a friend of [Joe Britt] gave him one of my old LM-1 drum machines. He enjoyed playing with it, but he wished it had a few extra features like loading alternate sounds from files, and pitch and pan knobs on the front panel. So he decided to make his own enhanced LM-1.”
He adds, “I think it’s very cool that my friends Joe, Andrei, and Devin are breathing new life into the LM-1, recreating the original circuit, sound and timing while adding some useful modern features.”
“These guys are in it purely for the passion and are far better engineers than I am, so I’m honoured that they’re taking on this project. It’s entirely their project, but I’m staying in touch with them and giving some help along the way.”
Originally released in 1980, the LM-1 drum machine soon became a staple of 80s pop music, appearing on records by music legends the likes of Gary Numan, Michael Jackson and particularly Prince.
Learn more or pre-order the iconic reboot at Luma1’s Instagram page.
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Chris Shiflett at The Venice WestChris Shiflett, lead guitarist for one of the most successful music acts of our time as a Foo Fighter, crossed The Venice West stage with a humble nod and wave. Grabbing his guitar, he immediately kicked out the country jams with the anthemic, riff-rousing “Liar’s World” from 2019’s Hard Lessons, followed by the slide-centric “Sticks & Stones” from 2017’s West Coast Town. The pair of songs cemented the foundation for the show which highlighted Chris’s solo work and his take on country - a West Coast blend of alt-Americana wrangled together with a punch of punk rock and polished with a smidge of a Nashville sheen.  

Shiflett moved forward from there at full throttle. His ability to fuse rock-styled hammer-ons and pull-offs with string-bending country licks was evident in tales about love gone awry (“The Girl’s Already Gone”) and life on the road (“Goodnight Little Rock”).  His genuine nature and captivating energy pulled the audience closer toward him while he leaned into his newest single “Damage Control,” a cool combo of dub-style reggae meets two-step country from his forthcoming release, Lost at Sea.

Chris showcased his songwriting skill with relatable real-life experiences and the “three chords and the truth” approach found in country and punk alike with the powerful “Fool’s Gold.” A consummate touring pro with past punkers No Use for a Name and present-day Foos, Chris seized a moment in the set to tune his guitar and acknowledge the fans as well as some long-time friends in attendance.  Tuning complete, the shredder reflected, “I auditioned for a band, hit the highway, and never looked back,” before belting out the rhythm-driven honky-tonk of “Dead and Gone” (2023’s Lost at Sea) and the beautiful country ballad “Long, Long Year.”

Chris circled back into his alt-Americana set, pulling up sky-high songs with wailing guitar solos in “This Ol’ World” and “Marfa on My Mind” before he leapt into the tender “Welcome to Your First Heartache.” Shiflett ended with “West Coast Town,” a nostalgic nod to where his love for punk, rock, and country all began.

Check out Chris’s new album, Lost at Sea, out Oct. 20th on Blu Elan Records.  Look for Chris on tour with Foo Fighters through the end of 2023 and into 2024. 

Setlist:Liar’s World

Sticks and Stones

The Girl's Already Gone

Thought You’d Never Leave

Blow Out the Candles

Goodnight Little Rock

Damage Control

Room 102

Fool’s Gold

Leaving Again

Dead and GoneLong, Long Year

Black Top White Lines

This Ol’ World

Marfa on My Mind

Welcome to Your First Heartache

Overboard

I’m Still Drunk

Honky-Tonk Nighttime Man (Merle Haggard)

West Coast Town

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