Bad Gear - Arturia Drumbrute Impact

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Drumbrute Impact. Is the smaller version of the modern classic drum machine the better Drumbrute?

Sorry for the seemingly tasteless choice of video material in the episode's finale. I took it off an 80s supercar video and wasn't aware of the footage being filmed during a Challenger start. It can be assumed the pictures were taken from one of the successful missions. Please excuse my carelessness.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:58 Overview
05:04 Hate
05:31 Jam 1
06:35 Jam 2
07:36 Finale
08:10 Verdict

[nkogliaz]

At the first glance this channel is ticking all of the boxes, obsolete / hated gear that I've been dumb enough to waste money on, high impact cut scenes, bright colors and flashing lights, micro jam sessions and a lit selection of proper memes, thanks for watching, and see you next time.

[AlexBallMusic]

I was legit like number 809 so I ruined it.

I had a Drumbrute Impact and my godson visited and enjoyed playing it and then got a synth, so I leant it to him and then thought it would be incredibly mean to ask for it back. I won't tell him that it made Bad Gear. 😃

[EskoIlmari-]

Whenever a new episode comes, I take my synthesizer under my arm and we watch it together. We are doing better than years!

[djlocodoc]

I need a T-shirt with the saying.."Do I need another drum machine? Of course I do!" Bad Gear for life!

[Gainn]

The Pedaljam and the 80's supercar one need full versions.
Absolute bangers.

[cernagora]

The Impact is one of the only pieces of gear that I genuinely love, and I think the hate it sometimes gets only strengthens that. Yes, the cymbals and hats are a bit esoteric and the toms are so bad that their channel is honestly a waste of space on the machine, but the workflow is incredible and the kick, snare, and clap (snare 2) are filthy good. Pairing the Impact's kick and snares with the 909's cymbals and toms is a god-tier combo.

[Lord_UND_Himself]

The Impact sounds SO much better than the OG Drumbrute. I love it. Kick, hats, FM, and clap is my favorite parts. I don’t think I’ll ever get rid of it.

[stocksfun]

I had my drumbrute sitting on the shelf for years and started reusing it for midi-out sequencing other gear. As it turned out, the pads are actually velocity sensitive. Started to let it run by itself through my analog mixer and some delay and by now i actually really like it. The Lowpass-Filter is suprisingly usesable. And yes i have plenty of other gear to use for drums ( Tempest, Rytm, Octatrack )

[Rompler_Rocco]

Of course! It's EXACTLY what my studio has been missing: An overpowered 80's super car! 😎

[robbiewabisabi]

Florian! You know how much I love drum machines so the inclusion of the drumbrute impact puts a hole in my soul. While I was not a fan of the og, I told a friend once they incorporated an orange stripe and a cowbell then I would be sold. I only use it for multitrack recording so I definitely apply eq and compression on each instance and I am very happy with it. But considering 10 years ago no one in their right mind would have conceived of a full analog drum machine for $300 I think it’s amazing. Thanks for posting see you next time!

[Daphoid]

The production values are just off the charts. So tight and organized. Love it. A smile every time I see you appear in my feed :)

[Individual_two]

The shining moment for the Drumbrute Impact was its introductory video. The one where a lovely young professional dancer did a wild hip-hop routine while a handsome young frenchman manipulated the Impact producing provocative beats. Winning stuff!

[stephpicher]

I love everything about your videos: even though they're packed with useful info they're incredibly funny. And your editing and meme games are the best!

[vvuuppee]

the jam with the pedals has to be my favorite jam ever on Bad Gear, amazing work

[thjnz]

"This is my jam" + "literally.. or figuratively?" had me absolutely rolling. Another fantastic Bad Gear - nice work and thank you, Florian!

[johanblondelle]

I cannot express how much I enjoy this show! Not only do we get a great review of obscure gear (often well-deservedly so!), the cut-ins are absolutely hilarious and nerdy, and OMG how do you come up with these great jams EVRY SINGLE WEEK????
You, sir, are a hero!

[souliseum]

I love how you execute such amazing jams despite the limitations 😂❤

[onecubicmetreofsound]

Interesting to learn that the smaller version of the gear is seemingly better than it's bigger sibling. Thx for the video - it's great as always :D

[thestinkyweasel]

Jam 2 was SUCH Fire, you are simply the best! Your jams are always inspiring!

[Beardqt]

This video convinced me to get one of these bad boys recently, other than the obviously small feeling toms it is perfect for a "pull it out and make something fun quickly" type of session, this show is definitely going to be watched by musicians for a very long time because you obviously care about what you do!