Behringer has announced that the LM Drum – a new new drum machine that copies the look of the classic LinnDrum look – is now shipping from their factory.
The Behringer LM Drum is not designed to be a knockoff or clone of the original LinnDrum. Instead, it’s an original sampling drum machine that features samples from the LM1, LM1, LM9000 and other drum machines, an 8/12-bit sampling sound engine, and a look inspired by the LinnDrum. It also supports sampling via a built-in line input.
Behringer LM Drum Intro Video:
Features:
- Drum machine with 8/12-bit sampling sound engine
- 109 drum sounds including LM1, LM2, LM9000 and more
- Line input allows for live recording and storage of your own samples
- Analog circuitry including 3320 VCF and 2164 VCA
- 16 DACs with variable sample rate and 8/12-bit resolution
- 16-voice architecture with independent level and pan controls for each voice
- 64-step drum sequencer that supports poly-meter, step-repeat, note-repeat, real-time triggering, track-mute and track-solo
- 16 independent analog outputs for external processing or recording your rhythms as multi-track audio
- Integrated FX bus features Wave Designer and dual-mode Analog Filter with per voice assignment
- 16 velocity-sensitive drum pads with after touch
- Live recording, editing and playback of analog filter cutoff via automation
- Storage of up to 8 songs and 128 patterns, all of which can be imported/exported during playback for unlimited songs and patterns
- Pattern Mode allows arrangement of patterns into full songs and setting number of repeats per song part
- Song Mode allows chaining songs together for live sets and expanded compositions
- Auto Scroll feature enables improvisation in all modes
- Comprehensive MIDI In/Out/Thru plus USB implementation for synchronization and connection to external devices
- Sync options include USB, MIDI, Clock and Internal for maximum versatility
- Encoder for editing parameters such as Tempo, Swing, Probability, Flam and Random
- 128×64 LCD graphic display for easy editing of program parameters
- Headphone and main outputs on 1/4″ connectors
Pricing and Availability:
The Behringer LM Drum is now shipping from their factory, priced at $399 USD.
Note that it typically takes a month or two from when they start shipping for new gear to be available at their retail partners.
This looks great, I have long since sold my tr-8 and often miss the faders more drum machines should have them!
I wonder can you sequence the pitch of the samples, that would make this an instant buy from me(when it’s actually available to buy)
I know you can via Midi as I briefly looked through the start-up manual and it accepts MIDI CC’s for tuning for the snare, toms, and congas.
How much sampling memory?
It’s apparently got 8 minutes worth of sampling memory at 12 bits/24 Khz. That comes down to about 18 megabytes. That’s about 20 decent kits worth I think.
Behringer need to get someone else to direct their product intro videos. Watching/listening to them is like being stuck at a noisy trade show with a presenter who will not shut up.
I want to hear the product with some very simple accompaniment, get a quick run down of the design ideas/major features from someone without all the exaggerated delivery (less Florian Pilz, more Loopop/Stimming), hear it do a few different styles solo, and then pull out the stops for a fully mixed track. When you are in a competition for attention, the answer is not to add more and more stuff, it’s to take away as much as possible and let the product make the big impact. WHY would you bury the sounds of your new drum machine under a sales guy, a delay-washed guitar loop, a pad, and funky bass? I only have the vaguest impression of how it sounds based on a pastiche of two 80s hits.
As for the machine, this is not really my musical aesthetic BUT the price is great and the extremely hands-on design looks spot-on. The sequencer is quite full featured and looks ready for most musical tasks, including live performance. The sound design looks basic but sufficient; I couldn’t form a good impression of this because of the video. The limitations are more than offset by the volume pan faders for every channel. Individual outs for every drum track is fantastic and very unexpected on a machine at this price. I wonder how many customers will really be able to take advantage of that, but you can get old analog mixers quite cheaply these days. Aftertouch on the drum pads is also a nice surprise.
Overall this is an impressive-looking product. Even though it is not my preferred musical flavor I am very curious about it and look forward to trying it out. It could be a big hit by sounding familiar but a little different at the same time. For many people it will be good to have around even if it is not their primary drum machine, and for some people it will be everything they need in one box.
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