Arturia DrumBrute

Arturia’s DrumBrute is a drum machine with 17 completely analogue drum sounds. Each feature has its own knobs meaning there is no need to navigate menus. 12 individual outputs, a useful sequencer and synthesize functions catapult the DrumBrute into the limelight of stages and studios.

17 full-length drum samples can be found here, consisting of two separate Kicks, Snare, Clap, HiHat 1, HiHat 2, Conga Hi, Conga Lo, Tom Hi, Tom Lo, Maracas, Rimshot, Clave, Tambourine, Cymbal, Zap and even a Reverse Cymbal.

The popular Steiner Parker filter has two modes (high-pass and low-pass) and the direct bypass switch on the master output provides for tasteful filter sweeps and point-accurate bass drops. Each of the 17 drum instruments have controls for their individual sound processes, so that for each performance a perfectly matched kit can be prepared. The DrumBrute also features noise-free programming of up to 64 steps in 64 patterns, and a song mode for chaining them together. Each feature has its own controls, so more time is spent on making music and the flow is not lost during composition or performance.

At the same time DrumBrute is also able to satisfy even the most demanding musicians and producers, offering: swing & random generators that can be adjusted both globally and individually for each drumming instrument; step repeat, roller and looper functions with a practical touchstrip; and separate accent function per drum.

Versatile options for synchronization with other equipment include: Internal, USB, MIDI, Clock (1 step, 2 ppq [Korg], 24 ppq, 48 ppq). There are also 12 individual audio outputs (3.5 mm) and a double headphone output (6.3 and 3.5 mm connection) for monitoring purposes.

The stable housing, the large pads and the wobble-free potentiometer can withstand the stresses of frequent gigs without problems. Arturia has developed a robust live instrument that can cope with a tough touring routine.

No other full-featured Drum-machine can offer such an inspiring and dynamic workflow whilst remaining intuitive and fun to use.