Building upon the success of the original DrumBrute, the Arturia DrumBrute Impact is a smaller, more streamlined, professional-grade, fully analog drum machine designed by musicians for musicians and aimed at modern indie-rock bands, dance music producers and DJs, hip-hop artists, and electronic artists. The unit features 10 pure-analog drum sounds—Kick, Snare 1, Snare 2, Tom Hi, Tom Low, Cowbell, Cymbal, Closed Hat, Open Hat, and FM Sound—which build on the history of classic drum machines and offer an expanded feature set including high-performance controls and a modern step sequencer.

The DrumBrute Impact offers a wide range of dedicated knobs, which allows for hands-on control over parameters including pitch, decay, tone, impact, and more—allowing for many new and adventurous sounds as well as live performance manipulation. In addition to the single 1/4" main output, there are four 3.5mm group outputs for the Kick, Snares, Hi-Hats, and the FM Sound. Additionally, all the sounds (except for the Cowbell) can be affected by the Color sound shaper, which adds another layer of performable sound parameters.

The sequencer offers 64 patterns, each with 64 steps, and each drum track can be a separate length, which allows for the creation of advanced polyrhythms that move and breathe over time. Additionally, the machine offers step repeat for creating looping glitch effects, while the pattern effects offer swing and randomness, globally or on a per-track basis.

The onboard drum-optimized distortion circuit adds grit and drive to your drums and features a complete bypass when not in use. There are four sync options (Internal, USB, MIDI, and Clock) and four different clock formats allowing the machine to sync up with a wide variety of analog and vintage gear. The Arturia DrumBrute Impact includes a power supply.

10 Analog Drum Sounds    Two Flavors of Snare Drums    FM Sound Engine    64 Patterns, Each up to 64 Steps    Step Repeat for Glitch Effects    Song Mode with Pattern Chaining    Distortion Circuit Knob for Main Output    4 Individual Outputs    Sync Options: MIDI, Internal, Clock, USB    3.5mm Headphone Out

• Kick
• Snare 1
• Snare 2
• Tom Hi
• Tom Low
• Cowbell
• Cymbal
• Closed Hat
• Open Hat
• 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 switch and knob
  • Color knob adds tonal variation to all sounds except Cowbell
  • Dedicated knobs for individual drum parameters like level, pitch, decay, and tone.
  • Smart metronome with headphone override
  • Multiple sync options: Internal / USB / 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

  Related Questions and Answers

  Q: 1. Is it possible to direct connect this device to a Tascam DP24 for digital recording purposes without using a laptop as an interface connecting device?

  A: Yes you can use it without using a laptop, but for recording you have to.

  Q: 2. does it support a bluetooth headset?

  A: The Pyle Pro PTED06 Electronic Tabletop Drum Machine does not have Bluetooth functionality.

  Q: 3. Are there any pictures of the connector? Does it come out of the mic at a right angle or straight out of the bottom?

  A: The Arturia MicroFreak Gooseneck Microphone's 3.5mm connector is on the flat part of the mount, which sits flush against the MicroFreak's headphone jack. It can be seen mounted in this image: https://bit.ly/3tMXEfZ"

  Q: 4. Can you do aux in to this unit so that music should play through its speakers?

  A: yes. speakers and earphones.

  Q: 5. It looks like this doesn't come with a power supply. If that is correct, is there an approved one for this unit?

  A: The KeyStep offers two options for powering. The USB port can connect to a computer for both power and data. The USB cable can also be used with a wall plug (the type that you would use to charge a phone), such as the Xuma 2.4A USB Charger with Folding Prongs (B&H # XUCAC124). The other option for powering is to use a standard 9V DC 500mA center positive (5.5 X 2.1 X 12mm) power adapter, such as the BOSS PSA-120S AC Adapter (B&H # BOPSA120S2). Here is a link for the product manual -- see page 15 for info regarding the power options. http://downloads.arturia.net/products/keystep/manual/KeyStep_Manual_1_0_0_EN.pdf

  Q: 6. What type of USB cable to be used to connect to PC/Laptop?

  A: It's the larger square printer cable style USB on the Pyle

  Q: 7. Will this work with ordinary household practicals?

  A: Yes, the Impact D1000 1000W AC Analog Dimmer Control (110-120V) works with quartz halogen or incandescent light sources.

  Q: 8. can this item work with led lights?

  A: Yes. But the led bulbs have to be dimmable in order for the unit to function.

  Q: 9. Does anyone have a recommendation what stand works well with this?

  A: There are a number of different keyboard style stands that will work for this Pyle Pro drum machine. You might want to check out B&H part # AUKSCL2X or ONKS7350 depending on the style you prefer.

  Q: 10. Can I connect this to a powerstrip and connect my 5 lights to that strip so all 5 lights will dim?

  A: Yes, as long as the total wattage of the 5 lights doesn't exceed the dimmer rating and the power strip is rated for the toral combined load of the lights.