DrumBrute Impact 1984 is the same powerful 10-voice analog drum machine redesigned in a fresh, off-white aesthetic. It combines classic analog percussion sounds with a polyrhythmic 64-step sequencer and modern-sounding appointments like a plucky FM voice, built-in distortion, and bold per-voice Color variation in a compact, instantly satisfying beat-making machine. Perfect for both studio production and live performance, DrumBrute Impact 1984 offers demanding musicians a raw and reliable drum machine with an old-school edge. It lets users easily create, customize, and control a rich palette of beats and rhythms – from its hard-wearing pads to its raucous-driven sounds.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

SOUND

Its aggressive, tweakable sounds pack a serious attitude, giving your tracks an edgy power. The programmable “Color” function enhances each drum voice, adding a unique flair to every beat. This lets you push each sound for maximum impact, adding dynamic energy and creativity.

REDESIGNED LOOK

DrumBrute Impact 1984 features a bold and nostalgic design that combines vintage-inspired aesthetics with modern functionality. Its striking off-white colour makes it a standout addition to any setup.

PERFORMANCE

DrumBrute Impact is made for live performance, providing instant control over all sound parameters and features like Step Repeat, Pattern Looper, and Mute/Solo groups for evolving rhythms and enhanced expressiveness. Its ultra-sensitive pads also cater to finger drummers who love real-time play.

CONNECTIVITY

With four separate audio outputs, DrumBrute Impact 1984 is a connectivity powerhouse. It syncs seamlessly with setups like Eurorack, vintage Roland gear, Korg Volcas, DAWs, and MIDI devices.

FEATURES & TECHNICAL SPECS

• 10 Pure Analog Sounds: 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.
• Headphone Output: 3.5mm
• Metronome: removed from the main output when headphones are connected, so you hear it and not your audience.
• Group Outputs: 4 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.
• Included Software: Arturia MIDI Control Center
• Box Content:
  • Power Supply
  • Registration Card
  • PSU
  • Quick Start Guide
• Dimensions:
  • Height — 5.7 cm
  • Width — 24.3 cm
  • Depth — 34.2 cm
  • Weight — 1.84 kg