Arturia DrumBrute Review - How good is it?

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  • My review of the Arturia Drumbrute where I talk about the main features, play sounds from it and give my opinion on the strength and weaknesses of said machine.
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  • @BoBeats
    @BoBeats  3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you want to pick up a Drumbrute use these affiliate links:
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  • @DeleswaProductions
    @DeleswaProductions 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I like that it can be used to capture the nostalgic feeling from the past, while also giving the user the option to create some complexed layers during drum design between the brute and other systems. This includes layering any number of the drums sounds within the drumbrute to make one drum sound. I also found that the brute drums punch through the mix nicely since I have had mine. And you just can not put a price on the fun factor that happens everytime you start a new session with it. One of the best investments I have made in a while.

  • @JoeHannouch
    @JoeHannouch 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review and spot on! Most of the reviews and comments bash the sound, but they do forget the value that is offered for the price tag.
    Needless to say, people will always find something to argue about, doesn't make any given gear piece a bad one.

  • @AndrewNoFiction
    @AndrewNoFiction 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really strongly agree with the dynamic range point having finally had a go on one last week. Well put.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks mate! This is often overlooked. What I notice is that small adjustment to the sound can easily make it peak (distort) because the sound is really dynamic. This is something very positive I think.

  • @rainbowslurpy2294
    @rainbowslurpy2294 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the advice I really appreciate it most TH-camrs don't reply to comments

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Parker Dwyer i try my best to keep up. Not always easy with a couple hundred comments a week :-)

  • @thechannelkarkas
    @thechannelkarkas 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    playability and functions of this + tanzbar sounds = perfect drum machine for me

  • @ProckGnosis
    @ProckGnosis 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I finally got to play with one a bit at Superbooth last month and was quite impressed. Good job covering it. Agree it's not the schiznitz of drum machines, but for the creative balance of capability and cost, it's pretty sweet. And it's just FUN to play with.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +ProckGnosis yeah its when you really use it for real that it can blow you away. I really dig it :-)

  • @titaniumshell
    @titaniumshell 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Brilliant video, as usual. TH-cam videos never seem to do justice for drum machines. Its easy for people to forget and hate when watching on a mobile device you're gonna lose the low end and probably some of the mids, but when you fire up an analog drum machine in the studio with some monitors and effects etc, the sound difference is astoundingly apparent.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate! Yeah I agree. The DrumBrute for example has a very analog, living, sound. Its so dynamic that I often distort the signal because small adjustments can impact the overall dynamics a lot. Its quite RAW.

  • @willowdragon3847
    @willowdragon3847 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's a nice piece of kit, I can definitely say that

  • @Individual_two
    @Individual_two 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great demo Bo, one of your best to date. The Drumbrute reminds me of the LinnDrum from the Big 80's, which is a very good thing.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you John!

  • @calabiyou
    @calabiyou 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I got one of these. Looking forward to using the individual outs to really shape and punch up the sound, as best I can with an audio interface and my DAW.

  • @Oooo-bi7bi
    @Oooo-bi7bi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It interests me as after buying and using the Arturia Minilab 2 and being impressed. I wasn’t hesitant about the Microfreak . As expected I love the freak and imagine the brute to be just as good. Hoping to find one used for a low price. Love your channel and advice.

  • @tilopahogan1720
    @tilopahogan1720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks .. enjoyable overview

  • @GhouledKS
    @GhouledKS 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I 100% agree with yor review. I recommend a second review showcasing the DrumBrute's sounds using the individual outs. I like sounds through the main mix, but the DrumBrute's sounds truly begin to shine with the individual outs.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks mate! This is a great idea for a followup. I was thinking of running the snare thru my Analog Drive filter. It would be very interesting to see what kind of result I can get

    •  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I own the Drute. I can really get lost in jamming with it. I find it to have a weak output signal or rather, would be helped by a amp or drive circuit. And as mentioned external fx makes it shine. An accompanying minitele Arturia fx box would be awesome. Tried it the other day with an Analog Drive. Could be an option in the future. Did you mention the micro timing possibilities in the review?

  • @Retinus
    @Retinus 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good review. Thx!

  • @darwinsaye
    @darwinsaye 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for demoing this! I agree that many video demos cover a small and "popular" range of a piece of gear's capabilities, But that's why we have to have subscriptions to a few people like you who cover proper ground. I initially thought the Minilogue was disappointing after seeing the first videos that made it seem cold and harsh, but once I saw Adam Borseti's video's I knew what it was really capable of, and I got off the fence and bought one (and I love it). I've seen a lot of demos of the DrumBrute that similarly made it seem not so great, plus I've heard a lot of complaints from people about it's sounds. But I've learned to take a grain of salt with peoples opinions, because most people all want specifically modern drum machines or 808 and 909 sounds. I like the DrumBrute for all the reasons other people dislike it -- because it covers the kind of pre-808 sounds like the CR-78, which is ideal for more Berlin School, Vangelis, Jarre type music rather than electronic dance stuff. :)

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you mate! I try my best to give all pieces of gear a fair chance. And demo them the best I can. I think I disliked that so many demos were like techno-ish grooves only, or overly distorted stuff.

    • @darwinsaye
      @darwinsaye 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly. This isn't really a techno or industrial machine, and that's good for my taste, :)

  • @onerom_evad
    @onerom_evad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well said, and done bo, i noticed the same thing on past video. I just bought a drumbrute.....wish me luck! 😁

  • @freejazzbone
    @freejazzbone 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    honest opinions, thank you

  • @exitritual
    @exitritual 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the review. I'm glad you mentioned it being fun to work with. Fun Factor is huge. Or I feel like it should be, at least. The DrumBrute certainly looks like it would be a lot of fun to use.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate. It is sooo easy to be nit picky with one sound on solo mode, but if the overall instrument is inspirational it means so much more

    • @exitritual
      @exitritual 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, for sure. I have a deep, way-back fondness for drum machines (I'm old?) and it seems like the DB could inspire some similar ideas.

  • @kozmicstreamz
    @kozmicstreamz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice review Bo!

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you David! =)

    • @djfree5435
      @djfree5435 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BoBeats Hey, I "only" have a basic modular monosynth setup including an 8 step seq module but no drums yet. I'd like to jam/perform an instrumental beat and a drum machine seems logical but maschine/push are also tempting. Layering at least 2 sequences and playing live on top would be great too - can you suggest where to go next?

  • @pierrebonjean3901
    @pierrebonjean3901 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you from France

  • @stevesteven4470
    @stevesteven4470 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love the Drumbrute!!

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      its just growing and growing on me :) sequencing it now with Cubase and its a treat

    • @stevesteven4470
      @stevesteven4470 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me two man And thank you for making this review!!

    • @stevesteven4470
      @stevesteven4470 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Subscribed :)

  •  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was going to buy this, but I have a beatstep pro and came across an old Roland 626 which has individual outs, midi in and out and also sync in and outs also does rolls etc etc so I bought that instead as I mostly use Roland hardware, but the Drumbrute is a seriously nice piece of gear, I also have the korg er1 and esx1 if I want to play around with motion control with my drums, but that being said if you are thinking of buying this it would be a fine investment for your studio, Arturia are a great company..

  • @justindrakecroft
    @justindrakecroft 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You definitely did it justice sonically compared to *some of the other videos. The Sonic State and Source Distribution ones are good... especially because Alex is so excited. Having played it in the store several times, on different systems, I can say it does sound way less "pillowy" than some folks have proposed. It's fun as hell. I think that's the most important thing besides the sonics and the super straightforward polyrhythmic capable sequencer. Cheers!

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Justin Croft thanks mate! I love the Polyrhythm side of it. I think I need to do a video on that as well

  • @subconscious.com_usa6691
    @subconscious.com_usa6691 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome demo bro:)

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate!

  • @Axibis
    @Axibis 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good review Bo. Make an old school sequence please : )

  • @Joldrath
    @Joldrath 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent. just excellent. thank you.

  • @lyrical1999
    @lyrical1999 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love my Drumbrute. It's easier to step record than some of my other drum machines.

  • @jimshannononsounds
    @jimshannononsounds 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Bo, thanks. At my music store Friday they had a Doepher/Eurorack set up with Drumbrute. I was trying to get some noise generation to influence the high hats a bit but I was running out of time. I think the clerk there said the Drumbrute was sending clock to the Eurorack but I can't remember. Fun stuff though.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah a lot of modular people love the Drumbrute. Thanks mate! =)

  • @allroads8978
    @allroads8978 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    dang ! - already got a tr8 w/ 7x7 exp ( never sell ! ) one thing I learned - can't have too many drum machines ( mix and match ) think of the possibilities

  • @GuitarsAndSynths
    @GuitarsAndSynths 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For the money, it is not bad. I want the new Analog Rytm MKII but cannot stomach almost 2k for a drum beat machine. I am thinking of the Drumbrute and new Octatrack MKII for my mobile rig to complement my Microkorg synth for a laptop free setup.

  • @MrAeroification
    @MrAeroification 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!

  • @iixorb
    @iixorb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had one for about a week and sent it back as I found some of the sounds quite weak / useless. However now I have an RD8 to satisfy my need for an analog 808 alternative, I might revisit the Drumbrute as it does fill a sonic space that the RD8 / 808 can’t. It looks incredible too.

  • @Meteotrance
    @Meteotrance 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this thing can be huge, with the multi out and a good compressor effect set !!! plus some distortion effect and filter like sherman box.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah! That is so true. Going to do a new video later where I use the multiple outputs

  • @RichardCorral
    @RichardCorral 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bo is so polite

  • @MattGreerMusic
    @MattGreerMusic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good review, Bo. I still don't want one, haha, but you did a great job showing it off.

  • @Taetro
    @Taetro 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    no sip of the coffee? triggered.
    go Bo!

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Taetro I promise to do better next time ;) keep up the good work on your end mate

    • @andinbriwel1092
      @andinbriwel1092 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      BoBeats is slipping on the sipping!! ☕️ ☕️ ☕️

    • @andyq9669
      @andyq9669 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Taetro I watched a boBeats gear review and bought an espresso machine

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Taetro that's because Bo needs access to my espresso machine!

  • @WildernessMusic_GentleSerene
    @WildernessMusic_GentleSerene 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The DrumBrut is a great idea, but just short of being a drum machine with large pallet of various sound. For the person who only wants analog, this is a good choice, but for those of us who want a much wider choice is sound, it should have been digital. The individual outputs are something all other drum machines should take note, this is its best feature, and all beat boxes should have these. But I am going back to plan "A", buying a Micro / Minibrut and sampling my own synth drum designs into a digital sampler...like the Electribe or Akai MPX16.

  • @DashGlitch
    @DashGlitch 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think you did justice to the DrumBrute, I totally agree about the Hihat and snare, but to be honest I haven't found many analog generators that have a good phat snare and a nice cutting hihat for my ears, so I usually turn to samples for those aspects anyway :)

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Dash Glitch thank you! The Analog Rytm has a punchy snare and good hi hats imo :-)

    • @DashGlitch
      @DashGlitch 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah I haven't heard it first hand, but i'm sure it does!

    • @gurufuttlappele
      @gurufuttlappele 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mfb tanzbär sounds amazing.

  • @lynxbits3507
    @lynxbits3507 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One downside for me is the inability to load new samples (drumkits) man, that would be awesome. My previous drummachine was an Electribe ES-1 (which I am aware is the sampler) but works very similar to a drummachine. With a range of effects it makes the Drumbrute's filter seem like a child's play. Have someone used the Arturia as a controller?
    The best thing for me about this drummachine is the individual outputs for each of the sounds and the step repeat! Thank you for the HONEST review, you did a good job!.

  • @lurelover7065
    @lurelover7065 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it sounds cool

  • @jambutty2218
    @jambutty2218 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If the Arturia mini lab Mk2 I bought anything to go buy. It will be a quality product. I intend to buy one as I’m attempting to go all hardware.

  • @wesgutierrez3620
    @wesgutierrez3620 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some people have negative comments about certain sounds on this device (snare,HH) but to me , it does not seem like an issue if you just tweak the sounds fine tuning knobs a bit. Like Bo put it "its quite analog and you need to treat it as such" . For an analog piece like this for the price that it is at, especially since the price has started to drop due to the DrumBrute Impact. You get a lot in this package and I personally have loads of fun with it.

    • @HotStrange
      @HotStrange 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      wes gutierrez Yeah I love it. And I don’t think the snare sounds bad at all. The hats could be better but are still totally usable. I think a lot of people were wanting/expecting an 808/909 type device for some reason. But it does it’s own thing and it’s very good at it.

  • @dennysmith1776
    @dennysmith1776 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    thanks for reviewing this! didn't know i wanted one haha, it'd sound dope with a distortion pedal

    • @hb-fc3jj
      @hb-fc3jj 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dengo Smith
      I have a drumbrute and putting the kicks through the ProCo RAT is amazing fun.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you mate =)

    • @jaycrall69
      @jaycrall69 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Through a green russian big muff is madness

  • @BrianKupferschmid
    @BrianKupferschmid 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I still feel it would be worth buying. You definitely showed off the positives of it.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Brian!

  • @BluffMunkey
    @BluffMunkey 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video as usual. Still not sold on the sound, I think it's just not there for me, but the design of the UI and fun factor is superb. I wonder what it would sound like through a desk on separate outs though, bit of EQ and compression on each could transform it.
    Also.
    Auto focus off next time please.....the lens sound was making me twitch lol.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +BluffMunkey thanks mate! Will turn that shitty auto focus off more often :-)

  • @almosthalfasleep
    @almosthalfasleep 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bo needs more coffee. Good video

  • @christopherharriott2928
    @christopherharriott2928 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish there was more on how you customise the stock sounds. As an analoge instrument the implication is that you can shape the sound. Sure it has excellent sequencing possiblities and pattern effects, but what the sounds.
    This demo showed some shaping of the snare sound, but there was no discussion on the options available. I also want to know if the output fliters can be applied to the individual sounds. Does the drumbrute support automation of its sound shaping parameters?

  • @666JGNotts
    @666JGNotts 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent demonstration again, thanks :-)
    You mentioned that you apply effects to your Sub 37.... how do you do this? Is it done in a mixer or do you have pedals for the effects?

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +666JGNotts thanks!! I use pedals: reverb and delay. Nothing fancy

  • @bembeleee
    @bembeleee 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the MFB tabnzbar and new tanzmaus drum machines are soundwise at least from what I heard and to my ear pretty fat sounding machines with maybe more character than this but this one is a pretty good buy as well for the money. thanks for the review !

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +peter bombala yeah they sound really good as well. This has less punch I think, but wins on other areas

    • @Heathcliff_hensel
      @Heathcliff_hensel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BoBeats allot of people forget​ to add accents. If you don't do that it sounds kind of quiet and wimpy.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah for sure. Adding accents to the snare does a lot for it for sure

  • @kemasolar
    @kemasolar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    nice video and good videos in general! I was thinking about buying this, something more powerful than my actual (and first) machine, the Volca Beats, but then I watched the video with the Elektron digitakt and looks much more powerful and with infinite possibilities, just much more expensive... Do you think i should buy the digitakt? or conform with the drumbrute?

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Digitakt is very different - but oh so fun! :-)

  • @bossbullar
    @bossbullar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi, great vid as always! I've been considering buying a drumbox for some time now, im pending between the rytm and the drumbrute. I want something easy and fun with great sound. I guess the rytm has a more expensive sound but is it worth the extra dollars?

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Thomas Ljunggren thanks mate! The Rytm is great but the Drumbrute is more hands on. If you dig the demos I think the drumbrute can get you far. Rytm has a lot more options for sound shaping on the device and it has sample playback as well

  • @LousyFacelift
    @LousyFacelift 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good review! Exactly my thoughts - Awesome sequencer, some sounds not so great (for my taste), like the (weak) snare and (weird) zap, just like you've mentioned. As a TR 8 user I am a bit jealous of the polyrhythm features. That could be an interesting aspect for your next demo maybe...?

    • @hb-fc3jj
      @hb-fc3jj 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LousyFacelift
      This is an example of the polyrhythm feature..
      m.soundcloud.com/hmoniker/isp-oypr
      Drumbrute with several drum parts playing different numbered steps (from 3 to 57 because i was using a 4 bar sequence) midi syncd to a tt 303 bass bot playing an odd numbered sequence. The high pitched synth is a volca keys being trigger syncd to an unused drum sound, also playing a silly numbered pattern.
      All live, recorded with a soundcraft mtk12 and strymon reverb and delay.
      I figured out I'd have had to let thing running for about 17 hours just to start the second cycle.
      So in summary - yeah man, bags of fun.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I have been thinking of doing a polyrhythm/polymeter video at some point. Thanks for the feedback mate! =)

    • @LousyFacelift
      @LousyFacelift 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Henry Barrett Great! I'll check it out, thanks! :)

    • @hb-fc3jj
      @hb-fc3jj 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LousyFacelift
      Cool beans man.
      Soz for spamming on the orig vid though BoBeats. Good video.
      I do agree with what a lot of other people are saying about it not sounding too tight on yt vids but i reckon that's largely due to everyone demoing from the main output.
      The individual outs + a mixer with a couple of aux sends really puts the Drumbrute in another sonic field. Simple eq'ing and a few understated delays/verbs can give it real dynanism on par with any of the revered classic Roland/Oberheim drum machines going thru the same signal path, imo.
      Limitations are what make an instrument like this. People like Mantronix/Egyptian Lover/Cybotron didn't sit around moaning about limited soundsets and lack of features; they worked within those limitations and found new ways of pushing the mixer to put their own identity on those classic, still champion sounds.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you are right Henry!

  • @mattsynth
    @mattsynth 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The biggest problem I have with the drumbrute is that it has no proper built in mixer with sends for processing. You need to hog up all your A/D inputs to add effects to separate sounds. I currently use my Analog Four for great sounding analog drums. The A4 has a built in mixer with sends and built in effects. The other best part of the A4 is that I can program any type of analog drum sounds and also save them with the sequencer. The A4 makes a incredible analog drum machine.

    • @JL-bu8bz
      @JL-bu8bz ปีที่แล้ว

      A4 - 2k$ and DB - 0,4K$. Different prices. Different products. No comparation.

    • @mattsynth
      @mattsynth ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JL-bu8bz and it showed that it is a much better product, hence the cost.

  • @davidlogan8905
    @davidlogan8905 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So does that grouping aspect of the mute and solo mean that there is no actual mute or solo on the machine? Is that a good thing?

  • @GuitarsAndSynths
    @GuitarsAndSynths 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hear it has too many weak points and that many folks complained and ended up returning the Drumbrute for a better machine. I love the DSI Tempest and Analog Rytm so that will be my drum machine of choice. Costs more but worth it. Sometimes you have to pay more for quality. Roger Linn is a genius and love his design of the DSI Tempest and Linnstrument.

  • @rocknets
    @rocknets 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi. A small tip for your video settings. Set the focus to manual, then it won't keep making clicking noises on your video and focusing on the chair in the background.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +rocknets thanks mate! I will

  • @Metal_Serra
    @Metal_Serra 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey Bo, a suggestion: drumbrute vs roland tr8? what do you think?

  • @sekritskworl-sekrit_studios
    @sekritskworl-sekrit_studios 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any chance of a comparison video of the DrumBrute vs the Keystep Pro? I am considering both. But, I can't find a shootout video between them both.

  • @illustriouschin
    @illustriouschin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm guessing they'll release a rev2 with better sounds so it might be a good idea to sell before they announce it.

  • @TheSlowGrowth
    @TheSlowGrowth 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like the sound of this thing. Very punchy

  • @unclejuju12
    @unclejuju12 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you think about using the drumbrute for lofi hip hop?

  • @eugeneblac8119
    @eugeneblac8119 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hello Bo, have you ever got issues with the pads? like skipping pads or double sounds? thanks

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not that I have noticed but I am also quite gentle with my gear so I cant really say how good the build quality is here

  • @tziirkq
    @tziirkq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This question is hard for me to explain, hopefully it makes sense. Does the random function and beat repeat function output MIDI CC, or does it only effect the synth? If I used it to sequence some other hardware, can I use the randomness function to add randomness to my other synth?

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +tziirkq I dont know! I have not tested that... but... hmmm, considering it can send midi I would assume that random = creates a note = sent as midi... that is how it works on Beatstep Pro I belive... but need to test this

    • @tziirkq
      @tziirkq 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd be really interested in finding out. It's a petty solid piece of kit for the price, and that would push it over the edge.

  • @cho03
    @cho03 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hi Bo, how would you compare the drumbrute to the Roland TR8? I've been trying to figure out which machine I'd like. very keen on drumbrute as it looks very playable live.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Adam Robson I have limited experience with the TR-8. It is more versatile since you have different possible drumkits, and it has more FX if I am not mistaken. But they seem quite similar so for me it would get down to 1) if there is any function you cant live without. 2) which sound you prefer.
      The individual outs is also a big plus for the DB!

  • @TheRealJustinMorgan
    @TheRealJustinMorgan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I actually like the high hats a lot.

  • @garyabbot4659
    @garyabbot4659 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    It'll sell well

  • @nchataigneau
    @nchataigneau 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A big volca beat ^^

  • @stephenkyburz6529
    @stephenkyburz6529 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Bo ! I've been wondering, have you tried the MFB Tanzmaus ?

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tried: yes! Extensively: no. My conclusion: AWESOME :D

  • @Brucelectricmoose
    @Brucelectricmoose 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I tried one out with High hopes, Love the min Brute. Thought it sounded a bit low res especially the high hats...

    • @serfasleep
      @serfasleep 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ElectricMoose hats are weak, but analog has no rez

  • @MrBoxxed
    @MrBoxxed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How dose it compare to a Roland TR8

  • @davemartin5096
    @davemartin5096 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you raise the tempo part 120bpm?

  • @MattShockley
    @MattShockley 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you import or replace the sounds on it with samples of your own?

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope

  • @mariusangels2220
    @mariusangels2220 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi bo. Can you tell how loud does this sound ?Can you please make a loop and tell me what level it outputs? Its important for me
    Thanks

    • @HotStrange
      @HotStrange 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      marius angels lol why does that matter?

  • @fauvier3899
    @fauvier3899 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello ! is it possible to import our own sound (like a entire song)?

    • @HotStrange
      @HotStrange 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fauvier lol really? This is an analog drum machine. NOT a sampler.

  • @MyAlteredSoul
    @MyAlteredSoul 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do the sound settings save with the pattern? If not, does the drum machine receive CC messages via midi?

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      No way of saving sound settings

    • @MyAlteredSoul
      @MyAlteredSoul 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      BoBeats #SadFace

    • @HotStrange
      @HotStrange 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No analog drum machine can do that.

  • @josephwright5921
    @josephwright5921 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ha ha! You finally got one, Vangelis? I agree with everything you said. I think it has some great features, but it takes some tweaking to get the most of the sounds. I think the high hats get into the Boss DR 110 territory, which has a bit of the sizzling Detroit Techno sound. I also hate that dang Zap! It is totally cheesy Simmons sound for my tastes! I would have much rather had a cowbell or at least an Oberheim Laser Zap. I do like some of the functions like the rolls, step repeats and randomness. I read somewhere that Arturia is planning to release several versions of the Drum Brute with different sound sets. They deliberately did not want to make it a 909 clone. It looks like Behringer is doing that.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Joseph Wright yeah, give me a cowbell or two instead of the zap! Its a fun sound but I grew tired of it quite quickly.

    • @michelnassar9706
      @michelnassar9706 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      hmmm

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michel Nassar make it happen ;-)

    • @michelnassar9706
      @michelnassar9706 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm just gna go hmm for now ;)

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Michel Nassar we need tripple cowbells!

  • @RumbleFish69
    @RumbleFish69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video, but I wonder if there are more authentic drum sounds in this unit. I know you can adjust tones to get different sounds, but I mean in terms of settings. I recently came across an opportunity to purchase one of these used for a couple of hundred dollars. It's practically new, but I don't want to spend the money if I'm not going to use it. Judging by this video, it would seem as if this machine is better suited for dance and hip hop, so this would not work for me. Still, I will probably take it for a test drive before discarding the idea.

  • @hughchapman5319
    @hughchapman5319 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:17 ah the zap🚀

  • @AT-eh2eo
    @AT-eh2eo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    does anybody know if this machine has a count in feature?? when ever i hit record it jumps right into playback which is cool for live stuff, but if im starting with the drums i like to get a single bar count in so i can time the first kick correctly. my work around has been to put the first drum on the step sequencer, but thats not very streamlined...

    • @reedtrygd4277
      @reedtrygd4277 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      A T you can press play and record and the sequencer will start playing. You can wait for the sequencer to go back to step one and start playing then, so it's a bit like a count in feature.

  • @hughchapman5319
    @hughchapman5319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the DB sequencer & UI but the sounds aren't great. They can be improved using the individual outs to run into a mixing desk & effects but it's a bit of a hassle. If I was back again I think I'd go for the DB Impact. Same great UI & sounds better out of the box

    • @hughchapman5319
      @hughchapman5319 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Another good option is to use the sequencer to run midi into a DAW and then use your choice of samples

  • @SoulfulElectricity
    @SoulfulElectricity 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    someone know how to make snap and clap and maracas and tamborine also pitchable? i mean weld stuff in, just considering... :/
    i live in GDR....

  • @Swenglish
    @Swenglish 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is obviously obsolete, but the one good thing is some people might take a break from the way overused TR-808 (and TR-8)...just too bad it sounds so similar.

  • @rainbowslurpy2294
    @rainbowslurpy2294 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! One question do you have novation mininova?

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no mininova. Got 2x Circuits and a Bass Station 2 from Novation

  • @josephwright5921
    @josephwright5921 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the conga and toms remind of something like a Roland CR 78 or something from the 70's. I just bought a bunch of cables to run individual outs into a bunch of guitar pedal. Check out the Donner Wave Delay for some old school analog delay for only 35 USD each. I also tried a Hotone Compressor and was able to make the Bass Drum really pop.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Joseph Wright thanks for the suggestions mate!

  • @HazeAnderson
    @HazeAnderson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was seriously considering getting a DrumBrute but in the end decided to pass. The reasons being the size is too big for my space, and I already have a BeatStep Pro. In terms of drum machines, I already have an SR-16, PO-12, Volca Sample, Volca Kick and even a General MIDI box that has 6 drum sets. What I needed, however, was a multi-voice analog drum machine with separate outs and for that I settled on a Cyclone TT-78. Cheers! :)

  • @gqc1872
    @gqc1872 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    really good video man, i feel like i'd take you more seriously with a proper chair however, not to take away from the review/video channel is one i could really get into.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +gq c thanks mate! (The chair is from my days as a professional Mario Kart player ;-)

  • @Ferrichrome
    @Ferrichrome 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    At first I thought he was saying handsome instead of hands on lol! Good vid tho!

  • @GuitarsAndSynths
    @GuitarsAndSynths 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would you get this or the Elektron Rytm Analog or Digitakt for a drum sequencer and why? What are pros and cons of each?

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh that requires a video to answer :)

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aha well we certaintly have our future work cut out for us, don't we :-)
      Maybe I can help out when funds come around to buy all this cool gear that you buy and evaluate. So far, I have been digging deeper into my Moog Sub 37 and Ableton Push and barely scratch surface on these devices so that keeps me busy for now.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cool! :) After my next Minilogue Patch release I think I will go deeper into the Sub 37

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I love my Sub 37 so much analog goodness for the money. It is not cheap but definitely good long term value for the money considering the next Moog is 2x the price and the Virus TI Polar is 3x the price. I still want a Virus though as my next serious synth. That thing is super awesome!

    • @AnthonyCodringtonTopCat
      @AnthonyCodringtonTopCat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes Bo definitely do something on the Sub37. I have had mine for almost two weeks and everyday I learn something new on how to use it by messing around or picking up the manual or watching a video of someone using it and getting Eureka moments. I would love to see your take on it

  • @santiagoasimov3590
    @santiagoasimov3590 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you use this to trigger the drum sound on a Digitone?

    • @hughchapman5319
      @hughchapman5319 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If the digitone can be triggered with midi then yes I would think so

  • @jimkraan4202
    @jimkraan4202 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bo, I've heard that the Drumbrute is able to send MIDI from its sequencer to a DAW or other hardware. Are you able to use the Drumbrute as some sort of MIDI controller for sample based kits inside a DAW?
    I am going to get the Drumbrute anyway, but if it is able to do some MIDI magic it's a bonus :)

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dont think the controls respond to ir send midi cc

    • @jimkraan4202
      @jimkraan4202 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BoBeats The pods are analogue, but the individual sound channels are controlled with MIDI. I was more thinking of being able to send MIDI data from the pads through the MIDI OUT into some sort of sampler where I control other sounds. Is there a possibility for that?

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah this should work. I mean you should be able to sequence external drums using the midi out. Best to check manual but I think its doable

  • @Strages_Powers
    @Strages_Powers 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what do you recommend for compression?

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can't really say since I don't use any hardware compression. In Cubase I rely on the stock compressors as well as NI compressors

  • @Circl3s
    @Circl3s 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    jesus christ *i love that clap*

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think its super sweet as well

  • @aurelf3158
    @aurelf3158 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    akg44?i am a fan

  • @hanpieckfilho
    @hanpieckfilho 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super Bo...im Lost..tr8 or DB ?!?!?

  • @justin9268
    @justin9268 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel my ears are traped in trebley ring mod drum hell

  • @bd594
    @bd594 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    why oh why did they not include a cow bell?

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      or two!

    • @josephwright5921
      @josephwright5921 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BoBeats Yeah, I agree. I love mine, but I really need more cow bell. Take that stupid Space Drum on the end.

    • @HazeAnderson
      @HazeAnderson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lawsuit? xD Roland does not own the cowbell.

    • @hern19
      @hern19 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bd594 *NEEDS MORE COW BELL*

    • @hern19
      @hern19 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      G everybody gets that fever some day in their life

  • @klaasj7808
    @klaasj7808 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    weaknesses of sadd machine?

  • @josephwright5921
    @josephwright5921 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What country are you broadcasting from, my talented friend?

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Joseph Wright i am from Sweden

  • @rainbowslurpy2294
    @rainbowslurpy2294 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want a dj synth what should I get?

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure what a DJ synth. But Circuit, Pioneer AS-1, Electribe 2 might be good to look at just on the top of my head