A compact and instantly gratifying analog drum machine for the modern beat-maker.
The Arturia DrumBrute Impact 1984 10-voice analog drum machine packs a punch with its classic analog percussion sounds, modern features and redesigned vintage-inspired off-white aesthetic. Perfect for electronic musicians and producers seeking an inspiring, compact beat-making machine. The DrumBrute Impact 1984 combines powerful analog tones with a 64-step polyrhythmic sequencer, FM voice, built-in distortion and programmable per-voice "Color" variation, giving you the tools to create dynamic, customized rhythms with serious attitude.
Aggressive, Tweakable Sounds Bursting With Energy
With its raw, driven analog tones and programmable "Color" function for each voice, you can dial in edgy, aggressive sounds that cut right through the mix. Push your beats for maximum impact, adding dynamic energy and creativity to every pattern. The DrumBrute Impact 1984 lets you tweak parameters on the fly so your rhythms evolve and mutate as you perform, injecting your tracks with unrelenting power and attitude.
Striking Vintage-Inspired Design
While its striking off-white color and retro aesthetics evoke a nostalgic vibe, the DrumBrute Impact 1984 is thoroughly modern under the hood. Its bold yet compact design combines vintage inspiration with cutting-edge features, making it a standout visual addition to any studio or stage setup. You get iconic detailing paired with robust functionality—the best of both worlds.
Built for Dynamic Live Performance
As a dedicated live performance instrument, the DrumBrute Impact 1984 gives you instant control over every sound parameter. Its ultra-sensitive pads cater to finger drummers, while creative tools like the Step Repeat, Pattern Looper and Mute/Solo groups let you generate evolving rhythms and express yourself in the moment. Whether jamming at home or rocking the stage, this drum machine is primed to ignite your creativity.
Connectivity Powerhouse for Seamless Syncing
With its four separate audio outputs, the DrumBrute Impact 1984 is a true connectivity powerhouse. It integrates seamlessly with modular synths, vintage drum machines, portable gear, DAWs and MIDI setups—allowing you to sync your analog beats with virtually any production environment. Craft thunderous grooves that slice through any mix with this versatile, sync-ready percussion machine.
Specifications
- Arturia MIDI Control Center
- Box Content
- Power supply
- Registration Card
- PSU
- Quick start Guide
- Weight: 4.06 lb.
- Size: 13.46" x 9.57" x 2.24"
Features
- 10 Pure Analog Sounds_x000B_, Kick, Snare 1, Snare 2, Tom Hi, Tom Low, Cowbell, Cymbal, Closed Hat, Open Hat, and FM Sound
- Powerful sequencer: 64 patterns with up to 64 steps.
- Polyrhythm: set unique pattern lengths for each instrument.
- Looper: for glitchy beat-repeats.
- Roller: add per instrument drum fills.
- Songs: chain up to 16 patterns, save up to 16 songs.
- Swing: add some groove to your rhythm, either globally or per drum.
- Randomness: add unpredictable variations to your pattern.
- Output distortion: rich, specially voiced distortion on the output to add some filth when you need it, and bypass when you don't.
- Sync to anything: connect to practically any hardware or software instruments, sequencers, or interfaces with MIDI, clock, or USB.
- 3.5 mm headphone output
- Metronome: removed from the main output when headphones are connected, so you hear it and not your audience.
- Group outputs: four additional outputs to send the Kick, Snares, Hi Hats, or the FM Sound out separately for post-processing.
- Color: unique to DrumBrute Impact, "Color" can be activated per instrument, or per step. Color adds overdrive to the kick, make the snares snap and crack, and excites the hats, toms, and FM sound.