Arturia has given its popular DrumBrute Impact a nostalgic makeover with the release of the DrumBrute Impact 1984, a limited-edition version of the analog drum machine first introduced in 2018.
With a vintage-inspired design featuring orange-accented off-white styling, the DrumBrute Impact 1984 delivers a bold new look while maintaining the powerful sound engine and features of the original model. This revamped edition follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, which was a streamlined successor to Arturia’s DrumBrute, first released in 2016.
Under the hood, the DrumBrute Impact 1984 remains identical to the standard version, featuring 10 analog drum voices accessible via eight control lanes and pads. The lineup includes Kick, Closed Hat, Open Hat, High/Low Toms, and Cymbal/Cowbell, alongside two snares and an FM Drum voice capable of generating unique percussive tones through frequency modulation. The Color mode offers additional tonal variations for each voice, adding further depth to the sound.
While the machine lacks built-in effects, it includes an output distortion feature for adding grit and warmth to its raw analog percussion. The 64-step sequencer is packed with creative tools such as swing, polyrhythm, and randomization, along with a Beat Repeat-style Pattern Looper and Roller function for smooth transitions and dynamic fills. Up to 64 patterns can be stored, and sequences can be chained together using Song Mode.
The DrumBrute Impact 1984 also boasts a solid selection of connectivity options, including USB, MIDI in/out, and sync in/out, alongside a main stereo output, headphone out, and four 3.5mm individual outs for the kick, snares, hi-hats, and FM Drum voices.
At a price of $299, the DrumBrute Impact remains one of the best-value analog drum machines on the market, and this limited-edition retro design makes it even more appealing. Compared to the original’s dark blue finish, the 1984 edition’s lighter aesthetic is a refreshing change. We’re all for it.
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