Behringer’s channels the classic LinnDrum drum machine with the new LM drumBehringer‘s got a new drum machine on the market, the LM Drum – and it channels the classic LinnDrum drum machine.

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While it is designed with a nostalgic feel in mind, it’s not strictly a replica of the instruments of four decades ago. Instead, it’s designed to deliver vintage sounds with modern sensibilities.
The LM Drum features an authentic 8/12-bit sampling sound engine that is preset with 100 80s drum sounds. Users can even record and store their own samples using the integrated line input.

It also boasts analog circuitry, including original 3320 VCF and 2164 VCA, 16-voice architecture and independent level and pan controls for each voice.
Furthermore, LM DRUM features a 64-step drum sequencer that supports poly-meter, step-repeat, note-repeat, real-time triggering, track-mute and track-solo. You can create intricate patterns and grooves with the 16 velocity-sensitive drum pads and there’s also an encoder to edit parameters such as Tempo, Swing, Probability, Flam and Random. You can also record, edit and playback the analog filter cutoff via automation for a greater sense of movement and expression.
It’s also designed to work well in a studio. It has 16 independent analog outputs for external processing or recording rhythms as multi-track audio. Meanwhile, there’s an integrated FX bus that features Wave Designer and dual-mode Analog Filter with per voice assignment, allowing for more sonic options and creative control.
Up to 8 songs and 128 patterns can be stored on LM DRUM and can be imported/exported during playback. The Pattern Mode and Song Mode can be used to arrange your patterns into full songs and link your songs together for live sets and expanded compositions. Elsewhere, the unique Auto Scroll feature enables improvisation in all modes, so drums can be tweaked at will.
The LinnDrum – on which the LM Drum is based – was produced between 1982 and 1985, and featured 12-voice polyphony, storage for 56 user patterns, 42 preset drum patterns and more.
The LM Drum isn’t the only ’80s-esque piece of kit Behringer has launched lately. Last week, it unveiled a Wave Synthesizer, a clone of the iconic PPG Wave hybrid synthesizer from the 1980s. It had been in development for four years.
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