The drum machine that inspired the IconDrum has left an indelible mark on the soundscape of popular music, crafting the rhythmic foundation of timeless tracks across a spectrum of genres.
From the unmistakable pulse of Prince's "1999" and Michael Jackson's "Thriller" to the iconic beat driving The Human League’s "Fascination", the LinnDrum defined an era. Its rhythms laid the foundation for a-ha’s "Take On Me," Madonna’s "Lucky Star," and Billy Idol’s "Eyes Without a Face," shaping the unmistakable sound of the '80s. Even Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer" and Stevie Nicks’ "Stand Back" owe their groove to this iconic drum machine.
We’ve meticulously included all original LinnDrum sounds, delivering the unique character that propelled these classic tracks. The IconDrum also offers a wide array of carefully crafted alternatives, expanding the classic sound set to inspire both nostalgic recreations and fresh, innovative productions.
Presets are great starting points for producing a track. They give you access to preconfigured kits and associated FXs. You can browse through the presets using the up and down arrows or by opening the browser. It can be opened by clicking the ||\ icon.
See the Patch Browser and Saving Patches for more details.
The IconDrum features 12 tracks/channels with up to three sounds/pads in each (a total of 24 sounds):
Bass
Snare
Sidekick
Hi-Hat
Toms
Ride
Crash
Cabasa
Tambourine
Conga
Cowbell
Claps
<aside> 💡 Clicking the name above each track enables you to select the sound set for that track.
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In its default view, a Fader lets you control each track's gain. Above pan, Pitch and Decay can be controlled as well as applying an HP or LP filter per track. Individual Mute and Solo are also available per track. The lock icon allows you to lock each track so it isn’t modified when changing presets. At the top, the Delay and Reverb are send-effects.
The core synth is located in the middle of the instrument. In this section, you will modify the core sound of your patch. See the Available Sounds and Channel Controls for more details.
Clicking one of the screens at the top of the Sound Selection section lets you control the sound of each track. E.g. Below the Snare screen has been clicked to select the sound for that track.
