Arturia has announced a new hardware drum machine that combines raw, energetic sounds, advanced sequencing, and fast, fun workflow into an addictive little powerhouse.

The DrumBrute Impact offers 10 analog drum sounds and a “Color” layer for creating dramatic changes to the sound on the fly.

The newest member of the “Brute” analog hardware family, DrumBrute Impact really lives up to the name.

Featuring attitude-packed, tweakable analog drums sounds, an all-new “Color” layer, output distortion, and arguably the best sequencer on the planet, DrumBrute Impact promises to redefine the way you create rhythm, drums, and percussion, both in the studio and on stage.

Arturia Drumbrute Impact

DrumBrute Impact features

  • Ten pure analog drum sounds: Kick, Snare 1, Snare 2 (clap), Tom Hi, Tom Low, Cymbal, Cowbell, Close Hat, Open Hat, FM Sound.
  • Pattern effects:
    • Swing & randomness that can be global or per instrument.
    • Pattern Looper for DJ oriented performances.
    • Roller for instrument rolling action.
  • Unique ‘Color’ sound-shaper for every instrument: multiply by 2 the available sounds or add movement by triggering it per step.
  • 64 patterns with up to 64 steps each
    • Separate Accent per step.
    • Step Repeat for Looping Glitch effects.
    • Song Mode for chaining patterns.
    • Polyrhythms.
  • Multiple sync options (Internal, USB, MIDI, Clock), four different clock formats.
  • Main Mix PLUS Four individual audio outputs.
  • Headphone output 3.5mm.

DrumBrute Impact is available for pre-order now for $349 USD / 299 EUR. It will be available in music stores worldwide during August 2018.

More information: Arturia