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LM DRUM Hybrid Drum Machine

DesktopHybrid

Behringer's take on the legendary LinnDrum arrives as a faithful recreation that somehow feels both nostalgic and immediately useful, packing 109 iconic drum sounds from the original 1980s machines into a compact desktop unit that won't break the bank.

The LM DRUM runs on an 8 to 12-bit sampling engine paired with genuine analog circuitry including the original 3320 VCF and 2164 VCA, giving you that warm, characterful sound of vintage drum machines without compromise. Sixteen velocity-sensitive pads with aftertouch let you trigger sounds in real time or record performances, while the 64-step sequencer handles both step-time programming and real-time input depending on your workflow. You get 16 simultaneous voices with individual level and pan controls, an onboard Wave Designer for sculpting drum timbres like you would on a synth, and a dual-mode analog filter that can be applied selectively to each voice. The unit stores up to 128 patterns and 8 songs, which chain together for full live sets, and connects via USB and 5-pin DIN MIDI plus a line input for recording your own samples.

The LM DRUM has resonated with producers and performers who appreciate having both real-time and step-based programming options, letting you choose between the tactile feel of live triggering or the precision of grid-based editing. The separate outputs for individual voices are genuinely useful if you want to process drums externally, and the trigger outputs let you sync external gear. Community feedback highlights the comprehensive feature set and the sheer value proposition, though some users note the manual could have been included in the box rather than as a download.

Released

Unknown

Status

In Production

Synthesizer
Format
Desktop, Drum Machine
Type
Analog, Digital, Sample-based
Internal Battery
No
Voice
A/D
Hybrid
Polyphony
-
Oscillators
0
Oscillator Type
Sample-based
Voices
16
Tracks
16
Filter
Yes
Envelopes
-
LFO
-
Effects
wave designer, filter
Expression
Aftertouch
-
Velocity
Yes
MPE
-
Additional
velocity-sensitive pads, sample recording, 109 drum sounds, pattern/song modes
Software
-
I/O
Audio In
1 mono
Audio Out
16 mono, 1 stereo
Headphone
1
MIDI
In, Out, Thru
MIDI Type
DIN (5-pin), USB
Ports
USB, Headphone, Line Out, Line In, CV/Gate, Clock In, Clock Out
Wi-Fi
-
Workflow
Arpeggiator
-
Sequencer
Yes
Mod Matrix
-
Memory
8 songs, 128 patterns
Measurements
Dimensions
73 x 264 x 479 mm (2.9 x 10.4 x 18.9")
Weight
3.12 kg (6.9 lbs)
Last updated Feb 25, 2026