Get ready to meet a different kind of Brute -- available here as a limited-run Noir edition. A drum machine with attitude, Arturia's DrumBrute Impact Noir is an addictively fun, instantly satisfying beat maker with a beefy, unique voice. Featuring amazing performance controls, superb connectivity, and analog sounds that will give your music a powerful, visceral energy.

Embrace the Dark Side: Noir Edition

The analog embrace into the dark side is complete -- DrumBrute Impact, MiniBrute 2, and MiniBrute 2S are getting their very own Noir editions just like their big brother the MatrixBrute. Based on customer feedback, customers are eager to get their hands on black versions of these three analog monsters. This release comes as a result of a 10-year commitment to analog revival. Its elegant yet robust design is perfect for serious musicians unafraid to bring raw analog power to the next level. The dual kick power of the DrumBrute Impact continues to steal the show with its ease-of-use and special edition good looks. Welcome to your musical dark side.

Aggressive Analog Sounds:

Putting the focus on "Brute", DrumBrute Impact features 10 high-energy, refined, punchy analog sounds. It uses "Color" sound-shapers to introduce unique, per-instrument effects for some tonal variation. Boost the harmonic content, add some drive, snap, or crack at the touch of a button, or create automated changes by creating a "Color" sequence. If you want your drums to push even harder, there's… read more a built-in distortion with drum-optimized crunch. DrumBrute Impact is a drum machine for musicians and producers who crave raw power and awesome tone, complementing its cleaner sounding brother: DrumBrute.

Instinctive Sequencing:

Sharing the same prize-winning, prize-fighting sequencing architecture of the original DrumBrute, you'll love the simple, fun, and intuitive sequencer in DrumBrute Impact. Create complex phasing polyrhythms and straight, pounding rhythms; record a finger-drumming performance; punch in a step-sequenced masterpiece; everything is a joy. Use the touch strip to create some real-time glitchy, beat-repeat breakdowns, spice up a single instrument or your whole pattern with a dedicated 'Random' knob, and add some syncopation and groove with the 'Swing' feature.

Addictive Hands-On Fun:

Get away from computer screens, say goodbye to sub-menus, and jump into the world of tactile satisfaction. Connect to your other gear, sync up, and make some music the old-school way. Featuring a huge array of sync and connectivity options, you'll be able to hook up and jam with practically any other synth, sequencer, or MIDI-enabled instrument. Save your patterns, chain them together, and create full songs and live sets. DrumBrute Impact is a massive sounding, creativity fueling beast, with effortless workflow and amazing performance controls.

Features:

- 10 pure analog sounds: Kick, Snare 1, Snare 2, Tom Hi, Tom Low, Cowbell, Cymbal, Closed Hat, Open Hat, and FM Sound
- 64 patterns with up to 64 steps each
- Separate accent per drum
- Optional Color sound-shaping on all instruments (except Cowbell)
- Song mode for chaining patterns
- Polyrhythm capabilities: each drum track can be a separate length
- Swing: global or per instrument
- Randomness: generate pattern variations
- Pattern Looper for beat repeat functions
- Roller for real time instruments rolls
- Output Distortion with bypass
- Smart metronome with headphone override
- Multiple sync options: Internal / MIDI / Clock, including 1PPS, 2PPQ, DIN24, and DIN48
- USB MIDI interface
- Master output, & optional individual audio outputs for Kick, Snares, Hats and FM Sound
- 3.5mm headphone output
- Limited-edition Noir finish: 500-800 units, built with elegance and power in mind with a polished black design built on 10 years of experience in analog revival. read less