2 clarify what I mean - here are some songs where it's heard:

In "Can't Stop This Feeling I Got" u hear it a quick 3 times in the intro right after the "explosion".
In the drum loops of "When Doves Cry", "Let's Go Crazy", "Computer Blue", and "1999" among many others especially in the 80s.

Is it like a special bongo or tom-tom or something?

the linn drum machine?

I've heard of the Linn drum machine. I'm just not sure what the instrument itself is described as. I've never heard anyone but Prince use it. Oh, I take that back - Ready For The World used it in "Oh Sheila".

i thought everybody knew that?

In the Linn settings, it's called a 'sidestick'.

paisley2002 said:

Yeah it is like a part of his signature sound.

off topic: So many people have asked me if P sang "Oh Shelia" for Shelia E.!

Im like NO! thats not even him

cowbell?!?

hey! the cowbell can be a powerful addition
to any song if used properly

You mean this?

http://s6.yousendit.com/d...ED0C749FEE

BinaryJustin said:

I cant believe I just listened to that crap
I think I just lost a few IQ points
THANKS ALOT

Oh that song sucked so bad it made my head hurt

A rhythm Stick

A gated Stick

and its slowed down in tempo, sometimes added with a sound effect to make it sound even more Paisley-er.

Hope that helped since no one got it right here yet.

thekidsgirl said:

What song? That was a link to a toned-down Linn Sidestick sample.

the LINN LM-1 drum machine...heres the link

http://www.forat.com/drum...es/lm1.htm

BinaryJustin said:

Click it, I did and followed the prompts
only to discover the terribleness, the horribleness
(oh I'd have better adjectives if her singing hadnt dumbed me down)

Im just scared for life
Thanks man!

I`m in love with Linn!




And it`s the truth.

TonyWilliams said:

yeah me too in a big way

Actually - it is specifically called a 'rimshot' on the Linn LM-1 Drum Computer.

[snippage. no need for being rude--Dansa]