DRUMBRUTE IMPACT // $300 analog drum machine with a GREAT sequencer!

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[@andycordy5190]

Years into the history of this machine, I finally bought it and came back to your review. Distortion will never be a positive feature for me having grown up with analogue recording and in particular when it is a global effect but as you point out both here and in your comparison with the first Drumbrute, the sequencing is excellent and fun to use. It's already a classic IMHO

[@user-oh5ox8gy8p]

That's wild. For me the amazing distortion circuit is the selling point. Always on

[@t4ttyt3ddyr0ck3r]

Loving this review style. The video style is really good. You are very clear and concise with regards features and workflow. It seems to have a killer sequencer too. I've been looking for a drum machine to complement my Circuit and this just became a front runner for that!

[@MakingMadBeats]

That "colour" feature only on selected steps is amazing!!! great little machine and nice video, as always. thx!

[@volt7cooltangs701]

Love the analogue ringing, metallic hi hats and cymbal on the impact. The trick is to use the cymbal as the open or closed hi hat so you can alter the decay time on it. It’s got a fantastic sequence on it and can you use it to control other midi drum sounds on other drum machines if you don’t like any of the built in sounds.

[@eternalvoid2678]

Finally a review that's actually a review :D. So many other channels just post a demo and call it a review. As far as drums synths go, I'll stick to my Audiothingies Doubledrummer (might also be nice to review on your channel). While going pure analog is appealing, analog drum synths like the drumbrute impact really need a few external effects to shine. I do have quite a few effects boxes, but those are used somewhere else in the signal chain (on other synths). That's why I went with a compact digital, though far from sterile, drum synth that integrates nicely with the rest of my set-up.

[@424Recording]

Great review, Bo! Digging that master distortion circuit and the color features; they add great character to the sounds. I could see grabbing one and writing a bunch of songs...

[@elmosexwhistle]

The snare on this machine is very similar to one that I Synthesized in my DAW and use all the time, layered with acoustic drums (either real or sampled depending on the project). A little gated reverb and it sounds massive. Therefore, I summize that this little drum machine will also layer very well with acoustic drums.

[@masonla653]

Since I started supporting you, I have since nearly finished my studio! You taught me the dangers of GAS, lol. Thank you for motivating and inspiring me Bo!

[@TriangleWaveRecords]

that orange immediately makes me think of Half-Life / Gordon Freeman. λλλ

[@HotStrange]

Triangle Wave Records best video game ever.

[@DerAykac]

@@HotStrange Half Life 3 Confirmed. THx

[@Matt-zp1jn]

The orange 🍊 colour reminds me of the General Lee Charger in DoH. 🤠

[@acintya3994]

Bo I would really appreciate it if you could do a short series of you just producing beats. You really don't have muck videos on that

[@BoBeats]

I should yeah!

[@seancraig5373]

Thanks for this review-did not even know this machine was out yet! Good review-and the unit sounds fairly good (especially great price)

[@seancraig5373]

Any thoughts about WHICH drumbrute would be best for a "newbie" who does not own a drum machine of any kind at all yet?

[@AccurateBeats]

Haha! You just HAD to mention the color!

[@vileguile4]

Holy §h!t ........... this box is stompin'! They really tweaked the circuits for maximum bang :D

[@leodreyer3882]

they should make one only with the fm drums;)

[@mauchkimberly]

Haven't finished this...but I like the 4 instrument outputs vs many outputs. Might not be good for everyone, but I need busses and 4 works for that. Also, I like the sound and size. Don't know about the rest yet.

[@DashGlitch]

I think BoBeats chair was definitely the main design inspiration :D

[@wibblewabblewoo6249]

On a whim, with very little previous experience, I’ve bought a Drumbrute impact noir to practice keys / guitar with… can’t wait! 😀

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

Great demonstration of the Drumbrute Impact. You have showcased it well. With MFB Tanzbar 2 and Behringer Rhythm Designer 808 due out this year I am going to wait and weigh up the options before taking the plunge. In the meantime I will still work with the original Drumbrute

[@jessejamesmcclear3613]

It's a really fun drum machine. I love it! I liked your intro beat, Bo. Nice work!

[@criminimalj1897]

That just made the top of my list for drum machines and at $350 it's budget friendly. Thanks.

[@HotStrange]

Jason Gray it’s actually only $299.

[@criminimalj1897]

Haut Strange wow even better

[@criminimalj1897]

RomeroFanboy if you wanna pay thousands for a 909 but all the 09 and 08s are ACB not analog

[@localtechnique]

Hehe you and loopop uploaded Drumbrute Impact videos at the exact same time. I wonder what happens if I play both at the same time. WILL THEY SYNC?

[@mindalteringfx316]

Local Technique at least four different music reviewers uploaded videos about the same time on this brute lol. Sounds dope tho

[@localtechnique]

Lol yeah I just spotted mylarmelodies and LMNC uploaded videos around the same time. I guess that was when the review embargo lifted.

[@Tiger.Arcade]

Great review BoBeats! I love how simple the layout is and functional. This is great for those who love hands on without a complicated workflow. The fill function is great for live performance. The distortion FX seems really fun too! Us sound designers also really appreciate the ability to tweak the individual sounds. However, a bit controversial opinion of mine is that I feel the general sounds that this FM Drum produces are rather dull and uninspiring.

[@peterdickas8356]

I´d love to see a video with the digitakt controlling the impact !

[@kaislate]

I really like the color effects. I wish the bigger drumbrute has the color effects. I do find the shared controls and lack of programmable automation is a bit disappointing, but it being analog I can't really complain about that. There's a lot of digital sample based solutions that have that, but albeit more complicated and less desirable from a workflow aspect. As always thanks for a great video. Nice to see such positive vibes when a lot of people are negative trolls regarding the drumbrutes.

[@XanderEwald]

Nice video and great editing! The thing with analogue drum machines is that you would usually never use them "raw" in a production. Run this through a compressor, saturator, distortion, tape machine, eq etc. and it will sound HUGE.

[@dannyvalentino328]

Something like the Electron Analog Heat?

[@XanderEwald]

Danny Valentino That would be a good choice for sure! I have a Urei 1178, that works nicely too :)

[@dannyvalentino328]

I just Googled the Urei 1178 and boy, that price is out of my league. But you do make an excellent point, one that I hadn't thought of. That most of these drum machines get processed through some other effects unit to fatten and beef up their sounds.

[@XanderEwald]

Danny Valentino Definitely! Most analog drummies sound pretty awful until processed :)

[@insectpolitician7278]

My 606 sounds epic just as it is. This drumbrute NEEDS fx, that's the difference.

[@jimkraan4202]

I think I like the original Drumbrute more. Nothing wrong with this machine, but I see more possibilities in character and sound for my music with the original machine. The Impact vaguely reminds me of the Tanzmaus with its kick and snares, so perhaps Arturia went more for a techno/house approach this time. Great overview of the machine, Bo!

[@stefan1024]

more cowbell (can't believe nobody wrote that yet)

[@HotStrange]

_ musique probably because it’s a tired joke.

[@josephwright5921]

Yeah, no pitch control on the COWBELL? What’s up with that?

[@JH-lo9ut]

Joseph Wright , it’s a shame the cowbell is so weak, but on the other hand you can get cowbell-like sounds out of the FM drum, if you really need it. Question is why they added the cowbell at all, and not an additional cymbal or some wacky signature sound.

[@stefan1024]

@@HotStrange lol as if that would be a reason

[@HotStrange]

@@stefan1024 I mean, yeah, it would be a reason.

[@josephwright5921]

I think it does sound better, right out of the box. I can’t believe that they included a COWBELL, but the pitch is locked!

[@BoBeats]

Yeah the lack of pitch on that cb is a weak point

[@jello-tarzan]

This and a volca drum seems like a good budget pair.

[@EchoKraft]

Very nice ! I like it. I was thinking about the DFAM. But this looks really interesting to me. Very nice review.

[@forgottenmohawks8734]

When you said it “has kind of a lambo feel to it” and you put the text “like my chair”, I first read it as “like my car” and for a brief moment I was like “woah, Bo has a freakin LAMBO??” but before the text disappeared I read it again and realized what the text actually said 😅

[@BoBeats]

I am still waiting for my youtube-millions-lambo..... any day now......

[@MickBenjamins]

Looks who's stepping up his video game! Nice one Bo!

[@MR-jd1yo]

love that second patch!

[@Anton-du-Fleur]

You always bring stuff out of units 👍👍👍👍other dont. I should buy you coffee on patreon .

[@MattGreerMusic]

Well, they definitely improved the kick which is a great thing but that snare and those hats. (Sigh) I was hoping this would be the one to get me into the drumbrute world but it still sounds like a dook-dook box to me. Great review as always, Bo. Thanks for running us through this new machine.

[@va941]

Matt Greer Music duuk duuk box? Care to elaborate?

[@GONZOFAM7]

Good stuff, thanks for the video.

[@ssmith2019]

Good Viddy Bo . . . Nice drum machine

[@uhuhmazn]

Ooh its cute! Not a big fan of the hats but the FM is neat

[@BigBadWolf..............]

When I tried out the drum brute I was very disappointed in the kick drums. I thought the volca Beats kick was so much better and it was super cheap. This impact kick sounds different to me. I feel like the sounds are more usable out of the box. I know they are not in the same price range but I’m looking forward to the comparison to the volca Beats.

[@qpidnyx3329]

Kick & Snares sound a lot better than on the "original", dont they? those have actually been the reasons why is sorted out my DrumBrute...

[@BoBeats]

Yeah I think so

[@bradgarrett5786]

This is the drumbrute that I wanted :D

[@mikehydropneumatic2583]

Hi Bo, Nice review and very well priced if you compare it to the Boutique machines.

[@kellymerrill5294]

Great review, I wish all the sounds were FM :-o

[@swamplifecontrol]

Would be great if Arturia's first eurorack module was just the FM drum voice !

[@manuvre7999]

Great review as always. Thanks.

[@cresshead]

great video edit very posh! good upgrade with the impact..i like it

[@PaladinGunn]

really impressive for the price, I think.

[@treblehead79]

Glad I held off after the TR-8S came out. I can save money for an UNO synth and get this beefy mother as well for less money.

[@dualtrx]

Ha ! Nice one mate.

[@cavalettibnu3488]

GIVE US MORE!!! Fucking great again bo!

[@swamplifecontrol]

Wow - $350 " Rhythm _ gag _ Wolf " killer !

[@HotStrange]

OneyedSon $299 actually.

[@Decoy303]

I think why you are stumped with the cowbell on this piece is because it's meant to be used as a starting sound that you then apply max global distortion to really shape that sound which in fact the only way to shape this sound on this piece. However I'm curious if you hooked the Drumbrute to this if you could apply it's filter effect on that cowbell.

[@SferaMusicLive]

Great video. As always.

[@HotStrange]

I gotta say Bo, I’m disappointed you didn’t film the entire plastic peeling at the beginning.

[@BoBeats]

My bad!! (Had to cut a part because my baby son went weoeoeeoeoeoeoeoeoe)

[@josephwright5921]

He wanted to get his little hands on Daddy’s shiny things with flashing lights . . .

[@BeefyTime1]

Run these sounds through an s900 and OH BAH GAWD!!!

[@timmiller5975]

Dang that’s nice

[@johnlowe3050]

Great help, thanks

[@floydartx]

This is really pretty! Sounds like they also did better on the snare sound this time around ^^ (due to the tweaking) Probably still going to stick to use the PO tonic and Circuit for drums :3

[@Steven_Random_Suffix]

Not bad, not bad at all, but I still prefer the flexibility of my OG DB, the massive amount of voices and outputs makes it a good addition. Don't like some of the sounds? Add FX or sequence a rompler drum machine with it, done. Good demo Bo, but isn't the T-shirt a bit over the top :P ?

[@BoBeats]

I like to be over the top sometimes ;-)

[@masonla653]

Point 45 over the top... sylvester stallone...anyone?!

[@christopherpederson1021]

When you are triggering with a midi device, can you double the snares together like you can on the vermona? thanks

[@inthefade]

I just don't see the use of these Arturia drum machines if they don't provide kit memories. I would love to use something lik3 this live but there is no way I'm dialing in all the drum sounds for each of my songs or keeping them the same for every song. Sure it would be fun to have in the studio and I suppose I could sample the sounds on my mpc, but that takes away a lot of the fun of using a analog machine live.

[@Heathcliff_hensel]

Its fine but where’s the Super Beat Step Pro that we all want?

[@avace917]

I don't need it, but that impact looks and sounds funky

[@Finarvas]

So same song mode as the Drumbrute? Really good budget friendly machine then.

[@BoBeats]

yepp

[@destroyer28100]

Hey I'm kinda new to drum machines but is there any way to change time signatures like to 3/4 or 6/4?

[@lg88-j5d]

Best review!🖐🏻

[@ErichNolanBertussi]

looks like there's a new acid maker on the scene this week eh @bo?

[@cougarman8]

Your videos are such great quality. Do you film/edit everything yourself?

[@BoBeats]

Thank you! Yes I do everything on my own

[@valdiskrebs566]

Very nice! Which track(s) drive(s) the clock out?

[@onkelberra3166]

0:27 oh yes!!!

[@lyrical1999]

I like the new features on the Impact. It's getting more difficult to control G.A.S.!

[@MadelnMachines]

Looks good. I want one. Have you checked out the Jomox Alpha Base? I'd like to see that in action.

[@ELACEBAL]

Does every pattern keep its own tempo? Or do I have to set it manually every time?

[@jrodohio]

I dig it, but the lack of individual outputs kills it for me. I'll stick with the OG.

[@BoBeats]

But it has individual outputs :-) 4 of them

[@johnhaynes7720]

Coolness. :)

[@MaverickM1]

Hi Bo. Great review, thanks for the upload. I would like to buy an affordable drum machine which is capable (more or less) to do some Laserdance/Koto style (classic synth pop) drum/percussion patterns. After watching this video it seems for me this device can be a good option but It would be a big help if you could show even a very short example in a future video, just to be sure. I have no shops in my 150 km vicinity where I could try this or similar products before buying it so such yt videos are a real life saver for me (and I bet on that many guys out there have the very same reason to watch such quality reviews. Thanks. Oh and you’ve got +1 subscribed...

[@spr30]

How come the beats on the transition sections of the video are way cooler than the beats you actually showcase as being made by the unit

[@BoBeats]

Well... the transition beats are from the unit as well. But when I record ”live workflow examples” I often have a bit of time constraint as opposed to when I make beats and just record audio.

[@unsinndj]

So the new impact looks like better option if someone is going to get DM at the budget limit, 4me sounds better than OG Brute... and of course if you would not like it, SELL IT ! Save up and get ELEKTRON! Thanks BoBeatS great review as always!

[@michelnassarofficial]

Master distortion - That german accent! xD Awesome as always!

[@johnfkay8341]

I think Bo is a Swede. Don't quote me on that but I don't think he's from Germany.

[@bicycleofviolence]

Has the snare improved like it sounds SLIGHTLY better but hmm

[@SynthsandSounds]

what a nice drum machine, and what a nice video as well! One question sticks to my head: Can you make longer patterns than 16 steps or can you link two 16-step-patterns to play back alternately? I liked that feature a lot when I played around with the Akai Rhythm Wolf

[@michaellyle8769]

300 bones? Sold.

[@77advanced]

As always great usability, but weak clap, hats.. no pitch for hats and cymbals and overall limited sounds control. Still better sounding device than original drumbrute).

[@Turbo_TechnoLogic]

It is great or rather WOULD be great, but sadly the sounds get boring pretty fast, color mode doesn't help a lot. Just selling mine

[@kon_001]

@09:22 you made another kick using the fm!!!

[@TheMagickMan]

Is it battery operated making it portable or is it just plug ???

[@BoBeats]

No battery

[@ducktheparentofducks9421]

i am so late to the party, but how you made a synth pattern with the FM drum is eluding me

[@Joldrath]

Which one do you recommend though? The drumbrute impact, or the drumbrute as I am considering one or the other. I hear people say that the original drumbrute has more options but isn't as loud, while the impact is more loud, but has less options, and has the dreaded cowbell which is a bit of a letdown (can't be changed at all.) Thank you for your reply. Also, tell me how to support your channel other than clicking a like button and subscribing. thanx again :D keep up the good work.

[@goodnoyz]

Does the IMPACT have on board balance/panning control for individual voices?

[@AdrianSymes]

Nice review but I've been looking for information on connectivity to other instruments. What are the possibilities? Can the midi function trigger synths? { Minilogue, Moog Sub Phatty' and MS 20 mini in my case}. Do I need a midi hub or can I chain synths or do I need to connect to CV? That kind of basic info

[@cheintz44]

Go Bears!

[@GamingAuthorityVideo]

What is better, this or the Roland TR 8S?

[@BoBeats]

Tr8s is way more versatile and this is perhaps a bit more immediate and fun

[@xonnathagreat7644]

Great video! I just got mines a few days ago BUT how do I hook it up to my Motu interface? How do I use it in FL Studio?? We need more vids showing connectivity.

[@shitmandood]

Aaron White Did you figure it out? How’d it go?

[@VJFranzK]

Good demo. I like everything about it, but I can't Clap for it. ; - )

[@cravensean]

I just ordered one. I hope it doesn't make me sad.

[@chakacohen]

Can we get an update? Are you happy or sad?

[@cravensean]

@@chakacohen I had mixed feelings until I ran the kick drum through reverb and then I fell in love.

[@cravensean]

(I'm finding that a deep instrument with a lot of menu diving doesn't work for me. An instrument that has everything you need on the surface is best for me even if there are obvious limitations. And on that basis, I have been enjoying the heck out of the Impact. I can't imagine affording a better drum machine.)

[@chakacohen]

@cravensean thanks for replying. I ended up getting one and agree. It's a relief not to have to go through a single menu, especially when playing live. It's the only one I use now.

[@vprice509]

I got one of these. I returned it. It sounds like crap. No amount of bells and whistles can fix it. Sure, you could put it through fx to somewhat salvage the sound. But why would you want to do that?

[@Nik.leonard]

I'ts so KTM-ish.

[@thegoony]

Only a biker would get that :)

[@marcosmusacchio2379]

Hi bo!!!! Here Marcos from Argentina. Love your vids they are really helpful to me. But I have a question maybe you can help me... Yesterday I received a drumbrute impact ( Wich is great in sound ) but I have a problem with it ,when I connect the impact clock out to my korg volca doesn't match the BPM and it's run way to fast . I don't know how this cloud be "fix". Thanks a lot for all the knowledge you give to us! Cheersss

[@BoBeats]

you made sure you have switched the impact to midi-mode? Its on front panel.

[@sluggdiddyyddidgguls]

i have a model cycles on backorder, but was thinking of picking this up used for repetitively cheap. but I am worried about the song mode limitations. My songs tend to be all over 10 minutes long... and I don't see how i could have a song that long on the drumbrute... do you or anyone else have any incite on this ?

[@noir269]

Can it make a tradition 909 like sound.

[@timmiller5975]

What about the clap