Linn LinnDrum

Records it appears on · 8

• 24K Magic

  Bruno Mars · 24K Magic, 2016

  • Drum programming · InstrumentReportedThe writer hears a strong LinnDrum presence in the rhythm track, but allows that it may be samples that resemble one.
• Seven and the Ragged Tiger

  Duran Duran · Album, 1984

  • Drum kit · InstrumentReportedLittle recalls programming grooves on it now and then in the South of France when ideas dried up, though he does not remember using it much.
• Faith

  George Michael · Album, 1987

  • Drum programming · InstrumentVerifiedRhythmic starting point for every song on the album, in place of a live drummer.
• American Fool

  John Cougar · Album, 1982

  • Drums and drum machine · InstrumentVerifiedBorrowed from the Bee Gees; Kenny Aronoff programmed the drum-machine beat for the first half of the song, before the live drums enter.
• ...And Justice for All

  Metallica · Album, 1989

  • Drums · InstrumentVerifiedRasmussen manually punched the Linn Drum click track in and out on the 24-track so the tempo change over the bridge came out right.
• Kiss

  Prince and The Revolution · Parade, 1986

  • Drum programming and kick · InstrumentReportedUsed to programme the beat that David Z built the Mazarati version of the track on.
• Walk Like an Egyptian

  The Bangles · Different Light, 1986

  • Drums and percussion · InstrumentVerifiedKahne played the LinnDrum pads by hand onto tape, over his shaker track, rather than syncing it, which he says loosened the feel.
• Heartbeat City

  The Cars · Album, 1984

  • Drums · InstrumentVerifiedRobinson says a very simple LinnDrum beat was laid down to keep everything in time, and he based his later Fairlight drum patterns on it.

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