Linn LM-1

Find out how you can control your Linn LM-1 with MIDI using Kenton MIDI Retrofit Kits

The Linn LM-1 Drum Computer doesn’t have MIDI or CV/Gate sockets. In order to connect with MIDI you will need to install a MIDI Retrofit Kit.

There are 2 versions of the Linn LM-1:

  • Early Version – this has the volume control in the top left of the panel
  • Later Version – this has the volume control in the top centre of the panel

We have a MIDI Retrofit Kit for each of versions of the LM-1. The kit adds MIDI IN, THRU and OUT sockets to your LM-1. For more information on the functionality added, see the product pages (links below).

Fitting a retrofit kit is a skilled job which should be undertaken only by a competent synth service engineer or fitted by us at our premises in Tadworth, near London (UK customers only).

Linn LM-1 Early Versions

Early versions of the Linn LM-1 can be indentified by having its volume control in the top left of the panel. You can fit a MIDI Retrofit Kit which will allow you to control your LM-1 directly using MIDI from your DAW, MIDI Sequencer or other MIDI controller. Our MIDI Retrofit Kit adds MIDI IN, OUT and THRU sockets. You can find the correct MIDI Retrofit kit here: Linn LM-1 Early Version MIDI Retrofit Kit.

Linn LM-1 Later Versions

Later versions of the Linn LM-1 can be indentified by having its volume control in the top centre of the panel. You can fit a MIDI Retrofit Kit which will allow you to control your LM-1 directly using MIDI from your DAW, MIDI Sequencer or other MIDI controller. Our MIDI Retrofit Kit adds MIDI IN, OUT and THRU sockets. You can find the correct MIDI Retrofit kit here: Linn LM-1 Later Version MIDI Retrofit Kit.