Arturia DrumBrute Impact

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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
USB
Weight: 1.84 kg
Includes external power supply
Suitable optional bag: Art.493541 (not included)

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Available since August 2018
Item number 444377
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Sound Synthesis Analogue
Pads 8
Effects Yes
Bass Yes
Display Yes
MIDI interface 1x In, 1x Out
Number of analog outputs 5
Headphone Connector Yes
Mains Operation Yes
Battery Operation No
Footswitch connection 0
Extras Clock In/Out
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Brute drum synthesis and sequencing

Arturia's DrumBrute Impact is a compact analogue drum machine built around classic drum synthesis and a performance-oriented sequencer. Designed for hands-on beat creation, it delivers a distinctive palette of punchy analogue sounds in a streamlined desktop format. Ten drum voices – kick, snare, toms, cymbal, cowbell, hi-hats and an FM drum voice – provide a versatile rhythmic toolkit for electronic music production. Each instrument features dedicated controls for shaping its character directly from the front panel, while the absence of menus or patch memory keeps the workflow immediate and tactile. Its compact design and clear control layout make the DrumBrute Impact equally suited to studio production, live performance, or portable hardware setups.

Arturia DrumBrute Impact, analogue drum computer

Analogue drum creation

The DrumBrute Impact's sound engine is built around ten fully analogue drum voices, each with its own synthesis circuit and sequencer track. The kick and snare deliver classic analogue punch, while hi-hats, toms, cymbal, and cowbell add textural variety. A dedicated FM Drum voice introduces metallic and percussive tones through a simple two-operator frequency modulation design, ranging from sharp percussive attacks to harsher industrial timbres. Individual parameters such as pitch, tone, or decay allow each instrument to be adjusted directly from the panel, encouraging real-time sound design. The master distortion circuit adds further character, driving the mix with warm saturation and reinforcing the low-end impact of the beat.

Connectivity and integration

The DrumBrute Impact is suited to both hardware and computer-based production environments. Its mono master output is joined by four individual outputs, enabling per-voice routing for external processing or mixing. MIDI In and Out ports enable synchronisation with hardware instruments, while USB provides both MIDI connectivity and access to Arturia's MIDI Control Center software for pattern backup, system configuration, and deeper sequencer control. Analogue clock input and output support multiple sync standards, allowing the DrumBrute Impact to operate as master or slave within modular or vintage sync setups. This flexible connectivity places the DrumBrute Impact at the centre of hybrid studios, live rigs, or portable hardware setups.

About Arturia

Arturia's success story began with software emulations of well-known analogue synthesizers such as the Moog Minimoog, Sequential Prophet-5, and Oberheim SEM. The popular software instruments included in the V Collection are still flagship products of the French developer today. Over time, Arturia has gradually expanded its range and now also offers a host of hardware devices, ranging from synthesizers and keyboard controllers to sequencers. Since then, the former software developer has thus also become a household name in the world of analogue synthesizers and other equipment.

Rhythmic mastermind

The DrumBrute Impact's built-in step sequencer – derived from Arturia's BeatStep architecture – is central to its performance. Patterns can contain up to 64 steps, with 64 patterns stored internally (4 banks of 16). Both real-time and step programming are supported, allowing rhythms to be recorded from the pads or constructed step-by-step using the TR-style sequencer interface. Each track can operate with independent length to create polyrhythmic structures, while swing and micro-timing adjustments introduce subtle groove variations. Additional performance tools include step repeats (ratchets), accent sequencing, pattern chaining, and a randomness control that adds evolving rhythmic variation during playback. The Looper and Roller functions further enhance live performance, triggering dynamic fills, stutters, and rhythmic transformations directly from the touch strip. Further sequencer parameters – including randomness behaviour and MIDI mapping – can be configured via Arturia's MIDI Control Center software.

In the spotlight

Color sound variations

One of the DrumBrute Impact's standout features is the Color function, which dramatically alters the tonal character of each drum voice. Activated globally or programmed on individual sequencer steps, Color modifies parameters such as drive, pitch, filtering, or decay depending on the instrument. This effectively adds a second sound layer to every voice, allowing patterns to alternate between standard and Color variations within the same sequence. Combined with accent programming and step repeats, the Color system lets patterns and rhythmic textures evolve freely, in perfect sync with the performance workflow.

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A Future Classic!

*Theo E* 28.12.2019

Being in the lookout for an analog drum machine I stumbled upon this little beast! The DrumBrute Impact made quite an impression to me, considering the price and the features:

There are 10 clean & punchy analog sounds which sit well in a modern track. The kick and the snares are the most prominent, however the entire drum set sounds tight and well thought out musically.

My most praised features are the "Color" function which transforms each sound, and the FM drum, that acts like a wildcard! Meaning you can transform it to many other sounds. Finally the distortion at the master bus makes the sound gritty and harsh, adding that special "brute" sauce!

Although I'm using it via DAW, I enjoyed playing live, using the countless sequencer features, and building patterns easily! I'm sure it will serve you well in a live gig.

To the cons, I would add the lack of a rimshot, and midi control over the sound parameters! Also a big minus is the lack of a complete list of SysEx messages in the manual.

Nevertheless in regards to it's sound, I think this drum machine is a future classic!

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Cool little machine but...

Ttn1 09.04.2023

It is a cheap little machine so don't expect this to cover all your needs, Behringer drum machines cost about the same and offer much more both in terms of sound and versatility.
The sound is good, the kick can sound ok on any type of electronic music, from hip hop to techno it is usable but this drum voice should have had one more parameter to play with e.g. a pitch envelope in order to sculpt the sound even further.
The snare and claps are ok as well, but the biggest letdown are the toms which are almost inaudible, really a missed opportunity which Arturia doesn't seem to care to fix or even aknowledge (I suppose it could be fixed through firmware update) those looking for a drum machine that can do toms should look elsewhere.
The coolest feature here would be the FM drum (which you can sculpt) and polyrythmic options for each voice.
What makes this machine stand out though is it's small size, I use it for hybrid dj sets (synced from traktor) which also serves perfectly as a clock generator for my Octatrack and keystep, syncs perfectly.
The build quality is pretty good, looks durable.
All in all a cool little machine but to pricey considering what is outhere especially from Behringer.

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Incredible piece for the price

Oldslav 10.12.2021

The sounds are good, controls are very intuitive, this piece packs a lot of functionality. Individual outputs for the instruments are very useful.The only downside for me is a song length, 16 patterns of up to 64 steps results in just 64 bars max. But after all, I really enjoy using this drum machine

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Great analog drum machine

Mad_Beaver 10.03.2020

This is an amazing analog drum machine. However, you have to have some understanding of its capabilities, because even though it offers a good amount of controls, you can't dramatically change the sound of it.

The Arturia sequencer is just great, very intuitive and easy to use. It is convenient to enter patterns both live and in step mode. The only thing that is missing for me is that it can't record automation of the knobs.

I would love to see stereo output in this device, though it provides separate mini-jack outputs for kick, snare, hats and fm drum.

Overall it is really good offering for the price and its sounds can fit a lot of music genres.

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Arturia DrumBrute Impact

Analog Drum Computer