Here is some useful information for dealers of LinnStrument (large model) or LinnStrument 128 (small model). If you have any questions, please contact me (Roger) at support@rogerlinndesign.com.


Visit the Getting Started page

If you are new to LinnStrument, please visit the Getting Started page. It contains useful information for learning the basics of LinnStrument and has a helpful video.


Initial Training in a video call

‍When you become a dealer, I (Roger) am happy to conduct a brief training session by video call with one or more of your key LinnStrument representatives.


Best setup for LinnStrument in your store

The best way to present LinnStrument in your store is to have it set up with computer running our sounds library for the free software synthesizer Surge.
If you have a Mac computer and Apple's MainStage ($30) or Logic ($200), another option is to download our free sounds file for MainStage or Logic, which you can find on the Recommended Sounds page, in the listing of MPE sounds under the Apple entry.

It is also useful to point people to the LinnStrument product and support pages on rogerlinndesign.com, which contains information, videos, FAQs, and much more.


‍LinnStrument Pictures

‍On the LinnStrument Product page, click any of the product pictures for high-resolution versions.


‍Product Descriptions

‍Subtitle for both models: Expressive MPE Controller

‍LinnStrument (large model)"

"From Technical Grammy winner and MPC inventor Roger Linn comes LinnStrument, an expressive 200-pad MIDI controller that captures your touch in 5 ways: velocity, pressure, x-axis for pitch, y-axis for timbre, and release velocity, all with full polyphony. Perform natural vibrato, bends, pitch slides, wind/bow expression and more, for expressive control rivaling fine acoustic instruments. The grid of 200 note pads is arranged as 8 rows of 25 semitones each, like a guitar or any stringed instrument, and provides a 5-octave range in the standard 4ths tuning. 200 RGB LEDs indicate scale notes in any of 10 colors. Features include Step Sequencer, Split Keyboard, "Strum" mode, use of one split as 8 Control Change Faders or lowest row as control strip, dual foot switch input, open source software and sturdy metal/wood construction. Standard USB or round MIDI jacks send standard MIDI, insuring compatibility with all MIDI synths. Padded travel case, free license for Bitwig 8-Track, and 4 guitar strap buttons for standing play are included. 22.5” x 8.25” x 1”. 5 pounds. $1499 street. Videos at RogerLinnDesign.com."

‍LinnStrument 128 (small model)

‍"From Technical Grammy winner and MPC inventor Roger Linn comes LinnStrument 128, an expressive 128-pad MIDI controller that captures your touch in 5 ways: velocity, pressure, x-axis for pitch, y-axis for timbre, and release velocity, all with full polyphony. Perform natural vibrato, bends, pitch slides, wind/bow expression and more, for expressive control rivaling fine acoustic instruments. The grid of 128 note pads is arranged as 8 rows of 16 semitones each, like a guitar or any stringed instrument, and provides a 4-octave range in the standard 4ths tuning. 128 RGB LEDs indicate scale notes in any of 10 colors. Features include Step Sequencer, Split Keyboard, "Strum" mode, use of one split as 8 Control Change Faders or lowest row as control strip, dual foot switch input, open source software and sturdy metal/wood construction. Standard USB or round MIDI jacks send standard MIDI, insuring compatibility with all MIDI synths. Padded travel case, free license for Bitwig 8-Track, and 4 guitar strap buttons for standing play are included. 15.7” x 8.25” x 1”. 4 pounds. $999 street. Videos at RogerLinnDesign.com."


In-Store Promotional Animation

If you have a LinnStrument out on the sales floor, you can put it into a special mode in which it displays a eye-catching, colorful, looping animation. This animation starts whenever the playing surface hasn't been touched for 2 minutes, and returns to normal operation when the playing surface is touched. Here's how to turn on this special Promotional Animation mode:

‍1) Press the GLOBAL SETTINGS button to turn it on.
2) In column 15 (Power/MIDI), hold the 3rd note pad from the bottom ("Sleep"). "SLP" will appear in large letters.
3) Slide your finger to the right across the surface so that "STOR" appears.
4) Slide your finger down. "NOW" will appear in large letters.
5) Slowly slide your finger to the right across the surface until "D 2" appears.
6) Press the GLOBAL SETTINGS button to return to the normal musical scale lights.

Be sure to turn it off before delivering it to the customer. To turn it off and to reset all settings to factory status:

‍1) Press the GLOBAL SETTINGS button to turn it on.
2) In column 16 (Actions), press the bottom note pad (Notes On) and the 3rd note pad from the bottom (Update OS) at the same time.


LinnStrument UPC codes

LinnStrument: 8 55346 00010 4
LinnStrument 128: 8 55346 00011 1
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