Interview With Roger Linn, Creator of The LinnStrument and LinnDrum 2

In this video on behalf of Paul Dither’s Nodes & Wires video series, we watch an interview with Roger Linn, the creator of the LinnStrument, the LinnDrum 2, and many more electronic musical instruments.

Video Index

• 1. Intro — 0:00
• 2. Musical Background and Influences — 2:09
• 3. Instrument Design — 14:31
• 4. The LinnStrument: Allowing Expression for Current and Future Technologies — 29:25
• 5. Roger Linn Design: About the Company — 53:21
• 6. Work in Progress: LinnDrum 2 — 1:06:41
• 7. General Topics — 1:10:54

It’s quite interesting to hear Linn’s narrative of the inspirations and background behind his many creations, as well as learn more about his history as a musician and how that experience has shaped his design of electronic musical instruments. You can visit Paul Dither’s Youtube channel for more interviews and synthesizer videos.

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