Two innovators collaborate!
LinnDrum II Analog is the long-awaited collaboration between drum machine pioneer Roger Linn and Dave Smith. LinnDrum II Analog packs all the same features of its digital counterpart, while adding four analog synth voices and 27 dual-function voicing knobs. These innovative devices are optimized for real-time live performance and incorporate recording elements from the MPC family and 808. Add real-time stereo effects on the output mix, and the built-in CompactFlash slot lets you save and load data. The LinnDrum II Analog is a true innovation!
Dave Smith Instruments LinnDrum II Analog Features:- Operating system is optimized for realtime live performance, with the ability to switch between beats, drop in and out of record on different beats, switch in and out of song mode and much more, all without stopping play.
- Digital voices have nearly the same signal and modulation path--including modulated filters and resonators--as shown on the LinnDrum 2 Analog panel. Total number of voices is not yet determined.
- 16 standard 1.1 inch square velocity and pressure-sensitive drum pads, assignable to sounds, tunings, beats, track mutes, pad mutes or sequence steps.
- Both MPC-style real time and 808-style step recording are provided, and the 16 pads are backlit for visual animation.
- Real-time stereo digital effects on output mix--modulated multi-mode filtering, guitar amp model and bit/sample rate reduction distortion, modulated resonator, compressor, delay, reverb and EQ--with 6 dedicated on/off keys to switch them individually in or out in real time.
- Compact flash slot for data save/load/backup, or for expansion of internal sound storage.
- 128 x 64 dot graphic LCD.
- USB port for transferring samples and other files, MIDI messages and audio I/O to and from computer.
- 4 pushbutton soft knobs below the LCD, acting either as soft knobs or soft keys.
- 52 lit buttons for extensive real-time performance control.
- 2 sliders assignable to a large variety of real-time functions.
- Help key gives descriptive text for any screen, data field, function key or knob.
- Pressing Details key followed by any panel key presents a screen of settings related to the key pressed.
- 2 pairs of stereo outputs, with phones output fed from either pair.
- Stereo inputs for sampling, audio processing or triggering sounds.
- MIDI in and out.
- 2 inputs for either foot switches or expression pedals, assignable to a wide variety of functions.
- Four complex analog voices based on the same Curtis-chip synth voices used in the highly acclaimed Prophet '08 and Evolver keyboards.
- Four direct outputs for the four analog voices.
- 27 dedicated dual-function rotary encoders for voicing the analog and digital voices
