 Prince was also quick to embrace technology in his music, making pioneering use of drum machines like the Linn LM-1 on his early '80s albums and employing a wide range of studio effects.The "LA Times" also noted his "harnessing [of] new-generation synthesizer sounds in service of the groove," laying the foundations for post-'70s funk music.Prince was also known for his prolific and virtuosic tendencies, which resulted in him recording large amounts of unreleased material.