About 1100 units of the Linn 9000 were produced. The samples were 8-bit, with a resolution between 11 kHz and 37 kHz. It was the first drum machine to incorporate a MIDI sequencer and an optional card could be purchased to add sampling capabilities.
Year Released: 1984
MSRP: 5000.00 USD
Number of Pads: 18 with velocity sensitivity
Polyphony: 13 notes
Multitimbral: 18 parts
Number of Sounds: 18
User Patterns: 100
This drum machine is MIDI-enabled.
MIDI Connections: Standard 5-Pin MIDI in, out, and thru connections.
Screen: 16 x 2 character LCD
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