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Roger Lynn is a legend in the world of musical instruments. It has been at the forefront of music technology for decades. He created the LM-1, the first drum machine to use samples, and its successor, the Drum Machine Lynendrumis one of the most iconic drum machines of all time. They were used on countless records in the 1980s, including hit songs Tom Petty, queenand Tears for fears. But perhaps its most notable fan is Prince, who has used it extensively Purple rain and 1999.
In a way, this is not his greatest contribution to the world of music. It will undoubtedly be so Monetary Policy Committee. Linn collaborated with Akai to create one of the most iconic and important samplers of all time. The MPC60 and its successors became the tool to option to Countless hip hop and house Producers. JDELLA MPC 3000 It even sits in the Smithsonian.
Roger Lane was also an early adopter of MPE or MIDI polyphonic expression. It’s a major trait of his LinnStrumentan expressive 3D controller released in 2014 – three years before the Association of Music Electronics Industry (AMEI) Officially released MPE standard. Turns out the guy stays very innovative by keeping things simple and focused.
What is your indispensable tool?
My MacBook Pro.
What is most appreciated?
My Vision Pro. I called it the most amazing product that I rarely use.
What was the first app you installed on your new phone or computer?
On PC, Rhino3D.
What is the one thing you wish you could change about your phone?
Apple Mail errors.
What sites have you pinned to your tab bar?
New York Times.
How many tabs do you have open now?
one. This document.
What social media platform do you use the most (if any)?
I only use social media to advertise my monthly email newsletter “All Things LinnStrument”.
What is your happy place on the Internet?
A VR app for Meta Quest is called Walkabout Mini Golf. It was a plethora of artistically created open VR worlds that offered a surprising level of beauty from the Quest 3’s limited power. I go there to play mini-golf, fly, or meet friends in a special state of the world.
What’s your favorite gadget you’ve ever owned?
I don’t know about “never”, but these days it’s all about VR headsets, currently the Meta Quest 3 or the Apple Vision Pro.
Which was the most disappointing?
In general, I’m disappointed with products designed by engineers who assume their customers are engineers.
What game do you have the best memories of?
mysterious.
What’s a tech trend you wish would go away?
Spam emails.
What creation are you most proud of?
LinnStrument.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Keep it simple.
What is your current obsession?
Virtual reality.
What do you do when you need to focus?
He breathes. calm.
What do you do when you feel stuck?
I’m trying to change my perspective.
When was the last time you went somewhere without your phone?
I don’t go anywhere without my phone. Maybe swimming.
What’s the last piece of physical media you purchased?
That would be a long time ago. I’ve only bought books, music, movies, etc. in digital form for a long time.
What do you think is worth spending on?
If someone made a VR headset with retina resolution, very high power, and lots of beautiful open worlds, but it was expensive, I’d probably buy it.
What will your resume slogan be?
“He created tools that allowed musicians to make better music.”
What’s the last GIF or meme you used?
This is not a GIF, but perhaps a meme:
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