Akai MPC
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The Akai MPC is a series of music workstations produced by Akai from 1988 onwards. MPCs combine sampling and sequencing functions, allowing users to record portions of sound, modify them and play them back as sequences.
An Akai MPC60, the first MPC model
The MPC was designed by Roger Linn (pictured in 2010), who also created the LinnDrum.
An MPC2000
DJ Shadow (pictured wearing an MPC shirt) created his landmark album Endtroducing with an MPC.
Linn 9000
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The Linn 9000 is an electronic musical instrument manufactured by Linn Electronics as the successor to the LinnDrum. It was introduced in 1984 at a list price of $5,000, and about 1100 units were produced.
Linn 9000 integrated digital drum machine and MIDI keyboard recorder.
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