Arturia Drumbrute Impact Drum Machine

• 10 fully analogue drum instruments
• Wide control ranges for the sound-shaping controls
• Colour Sound Shaper
• 64 patterns, each with 64 steps
• Accent (emphasis) can be enabled individually per step
• Step-repeat function for looping glitch effects
• Song mode
• Polyrhythm function: Each instrument can have its own pattern length
• Pattern effects
• Swing & randomiser (global or per instrument)
• Pattern looper for DJ performances
• Roller for fast rolls on individual drum instruments
• Global distortion effect on the master output
• Flexible sync options (internal, USB, MIDI, clock)
• Supports 4 different clock formats
• 4 individual outputs (kick, snare, hi-hats, FM drums)
• 3.5mm headphone output

Unique and powerful analogue drum sounds

The Drumbrute Impact delivers 10 fully analogue drum sounds with independent sequencer tracks. With knobs and buttons, each sound can be adjusted very intuitively and directly. Each drum sound features a unique parameter that alters the timbre, pitch, envelope or synthesis characteristics.

Master distortion for added grit

Another new feature is the drum-optimised distortion, which adds grit and texture to the drum sounds without reducing power or transients. This effect, which operates on the master bus, can be used at low settings to add a touch of compression and warmth to the mix, or at higher settings to heavily distort the mix. Both sound excellent with this drum-optimised effect.

The Colour Parameter

The Colour parameter can be activated individually for every instrument except the cowbell, adding further tonal variation where required. This could be ‘Drive’ for the kick, ‘Harmonics’ for the open hi-hat or ‘Pitch Envelope’ for the FM drum sound. These parameters can be activated for individual steps in the sequencer and are ideal for adding more movement to the sound.

Touch-sensitive pads

The Drumbrute Impact features eight touch-sensitive pads that allow you to play the individual instruments dynamically. You can use them to play your own patterns without the sequencer, improvise over patterns in the sequencer, or record directly into the sequencer. Recorded rhythms can be played back both quantised and unquantised. This makes it possible to create complex and lively patterns very quickly.

Advanced sequencer

The sequencer, taken from the Arturia Drumbrute , offers a range of interesting sequencing options that can be used individually for each instrument. Swing can be applied to the selected instrument or to all sounds. Randomness adds random hits to the drum track, whilst Step Repeat and Roller allow the steps to be divided into smaller increments and sounds to be repeated at specified intervals for drum rolls and fills.

Customising settings with the Midi Control Centre

The Midi Control Centre, available free of charge for Mac and PC, allows you to adjust a range of settings on the Drumbrute Impact. Patterns can be saved and loaded, and the behaviour of the metronome and sequencer can be customised to suit your individual needs.

Full connectivity with MIDI and CV

Thanks to its wide range of connection options, the Arturia Drumbrute Impact integrates seamlessly with other synthesisers, drum machines, effects units or DAWs. The Arturia drum machine features a 3.5 mm headphone output, individual outputs for each instrument group, and clock in and out for synchronisation via CV, as well as MIDI in and out. Via a USB connection, the Drumbrute can be synchronised with a DAW via MIDI, or settings can be adjusted using the MIDI Control Centre.