What Drum-Synths/ Machines use George Clinton in the 80s?

Jermaine · 7th February 2009

Hello Gearslutz, A client wants a Instrumental ala Roger Troutman, DJ Battlecat or George Clintons Solo-Stuff (like Atomic Dog). Did anyone what Drummachines George Clinton uses on his "Computer Games" LP, I love that bass and especially clap-sound? I thought it was a Linn drum, but it sound sdifferent.. here is an example: YouTube - George Clinton - Atomic Dog Thank you very much for any tipps for that sound, Jermaine

lesterdiamond · 7th February 2009

I don't have very much experience with the older drum machines. If not the Linn, maybe Sequential Drumtraks could get the sound you're after

chrisso · 7th February 2009

I always assumed it was one of the Oberheim machines, can't remember the model names. DMX?
I definitely worked with people who had those sounds on an Obie machine.
Also, around that time some of the Clinton crowd started mucking around with a Fairlight.

Jermaine · 7th February 2009

thanks to all of you for your help! yes, a oberheim was very popular at this time!

7th February 2009	#1
Jermaine Gear maniac Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 170 Thread Starter	What Drum-Synths/ Machines use George Clinton in the 80s? Hello Gearslutz, A client wants a Instrumental ala Roger Troutman, DJ Battlecat or George Clintons Solo-Stuff (like Atomic Dog). Did anyone what Drummachines George Clinton uses on his "Computer Games" LP, I love that bass and especially clap-sound? I thought it was a Linn drum, but it sound sdifferent.. here is an example: YouTube - George Clinton - Atomic Dog Thank you very much for any tipps for that sound, Jermaine

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chrisso Gear Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oz Posts: 15,360	I always assumed it was one of the Oberheim machines, can't remember the model names. DMX? I definitely worked with people who had those sounds on an Obie machine. Also, around that time some of the Clinton crowd started mucking around with a Fairlight. __________________ Chris Whitten

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7th February 2009	#2
lesterdiamond Gear Head Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 66	I don't have very much experience with the older drum machines. If not the Linn, maybe Sequential Drumtraks could get the sound you're after