Arturia DrumBrute Impact

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Arturia DrumBrute Impact

Arturia

DrumBrute Impact

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 444377
Brand: Arturia
Model: DrumBrute Impact
Category: Drum Machines
Price: $306.90

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The DrumBrute Impact is a seriously fun, compact analog drum machine perfect for electronic music producers, live performers, or anyone wanting a raw, immediate beat-making experience. It’s a great way to inject some analog grit into your tracks without overwhelming complexity, offering a unique tactile workflow.

Product Description

  • Arturia DrumBrute Impact
  • Analog Drum Computer
  • 10 Sounds: Kick
  • Snare 1
  • Snare 2
  • Tom Hi
  • Tom Low
  • Cowbell
  • Cymbal
  • Closed Hat
  • Open Hat and FM
  • 64 Patterns
  • each with up to 64 steps
  • Accentuation and switchable colour tonal colouration per instrument and step
  • Song mode
  • Poly-rhythm function
  • Swing function
  • Random
  • Pattern looper
  • Roller for drum rolls in real time
  • Distortion effect can be switched to sum
  • Integrated metronome
  • Flexible sync options: Internal / MIDI / Clock
  • incl. 1PPS
  • 2PPQ
  • DIN24 and DIN48
  • USB MIDI interface
  • Line output: 6.3 mm Jack
  • Group outputs for kick
  • snare
  • hi-hats and FM
  • Stereo headphone jack: 3.5 mm Mini jack
  • Clock input and output: 3.5 mm Mini jack
  • MIDI input and output
  • Weight: 1.84 kg
  • Includes external power supply
  • Suitable optional bag: Art.#493541# (not included)
PROS
  • • Robust metal chassis provides excellent build quality and durability
  • • Analog circuitry delivers punchy, characterful drum sounds
  • • Flexible sync options cater to diverse studio and live setups
  • • Pattern looper facilitates on-the-fly beat creation and experimentation
CONS
  • • Limited sound palette compared to sample-based drum machines
  • • Lack of individual output control beyond the grouped outputs
  • • Smaller form factor can feel cramped for extended use

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Key Features

Pads Velocity-sensitive rubber pads, responsive and tactile
Sounds/Kits 10 analog drum sounds: Kick, Snare 1/2, Toms, Cowbell, Cymbal, Closed/Open Hat, FM Drum
Sequencer Steps 64 patterns, up to 64 steps per pattern
Effects Integrated distortion effect, switchable between sum and per-track
Connections 6.3mm Line Outs (Grouped), 3.5mm Headphone Out, MIDI In/Out, USB MIDI, Clock In/Out (3.5mm), Sync options (DIN, PPS)
Weight 1.84 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's less sub-bass heavy than an 808, offering a more metallic, percussive tone – think more industrial or experimental textures.
Absolutely, the flexible clocking options (DIN, PPS, MIDI) make it a breeze to sync with other modular gear.
Yes, even subtle settings add a pleasing warmth and grit, but it's powerful enough for more aggressive distortion when desired.

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