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The famous Linndrum LM-1 drum machine !
Here’s a selection of 3 free VSTi that try to emulate the sound of the LM-1.

1. JM-1 VST by Jun’s Factory

Info & download : http://www.aaa-int.or.jp/jfactory/projects/VST/

A Synthedit creation with good quality samples. It’s Windows only and 32 bit.
There is a volume and a pan control for each element.

2. DJinnDrum VST by SimpleRecorder

DJinnDrum LM-1 VSTi

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direct download for Windows
direct download for Mac OS X — UPDATE !!—

One of the great part about this synth I think as well as the waveform display over here which updates in real time so if we update our waveforms we can actually see in real time what we’re doing and how it’s impacting the final outcome which I think is a very powerful thing to learn FM synthesis, because FM is pretty complicated. Cinematic vst synth free. Good solution for FM and all things FM from the more modern cutting edge side to the kind of classic synth wavy FM stuff so it’s a really good addition to your arsenal all around.

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This one has a more dry sound, you may need to add EQ + COMP after.
It doesn’t feature the “ride” sound nor the “crash”.
But it have pitch control for some sounds!
It comes in 32 & 64 bit version for Windows
NEW!! and it also have a free VST MAC OS X version !!

3. Linn LM-1 VST by MH Music

info & download : https://web.archive.org/web/20131122002253/http://www.mhmusic.dk/plug-ins

This plugin is freeware and has been released as VST for Windows and AudioUnit for Mac.
It has been made with Maize Sampler.
It’s a multi out VST : each sound is routed on a stereo pair:
bassdrum on channels 1-2, snare on channels 3-4, etc.

4. TheDrumSource VST drum sampler + LM-1 Soundbank

The Drum Source VST

Free Metal Drum Vst Plugin

TheDrumSource + Linn LM1 (LM-1) Drum Set by rossf

Best Drum Sampler Vst

With many quality sample kit of the LM1 floating around the web, you can also use your favorite drum sampler and load the wav files into it.
You can use the old Linplug RM F VST or the good TX16Wx, or any sampler able to load wav files and trigger the sound with MIDI.