Arturia DrumBrute User manual

USER MANUAL

Special Thanks
DIRECTION
Frederic Brun Adrien Courdavault
ENGINEERING
Mickey Delp (Delptronics)
Yannick Bellance
Olivier Delhomme
Valentin Lepetit
Nicolas Dubois
Adrien Courdavault
MANUAL
Randy Lee Morgan Perrier
DESIGN
Glen Darcey DesignBox Morgan Perrier Frederic Brun
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Revision date: 3 March 2017

Thank you for purchasing the Arturia DrumBrute!
This manual covers the features and operation of Arturia’s DrumBrute, a full-featured analog
drum synthesizer, pattern sequencer and live performance device.
In this package you will find:
• One DrumBrute analog drum synthesizer, with a serial number and an unlock
code on the bottom. You will need this information in order to register your
DrumBrute online.
• One DC power supply. Use only the included supply or else the unit could be
damaged.
• The Quick Start Guide
Be sure to register your DrumBrute as soon as possible! There is a sticker on the bottom
panel that contains the serial number of your unit and an unlock code. These are required
during the online registration process. You may want to record these elsewhere or take a
photo of the sticker in case it becomes damaged.
Registering your DrumBrute provides the following benefits:
• It enables you to download the DrumBrute user manual and the latest version of
the MIDI Control Center software
• It allows you to receive special offers restricted to DrumBrute owners.

Special Message Section
Specifications Subject to Change:
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing.
However, Arturia reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without
notice or obligation to update the hardware that has been purchased.
IMPORTANT:
The product and its software, when used in combination with an amplifier, headphones or
speakers, may be able to produce sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss.
DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high level or at a level that is uncomfortable.
If you encounter any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or feature
works (when the product is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty, and are therefore the owner's responsibility. Please study this manual carefully
and consult your dealer before requesting service.
Precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Read and understand all the instructions.
2. Always follow the instructions on the instrument.
3. Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the USB cable. When cleaning,
use a soft and dry cloth. Do not use gasoline, alcohol, acetone, turpentine or any
other organic solutions; do not use a liquid cleaner, spray or cloth that's too wet.
4. Do not use the instrument near water or moisture, such as a bathtub, sink,
swimming pool or similar place.
5. Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally
fall over.
6. Do not place heavy objects on the instrument. Do not block openings or vents
of the instrument; these locations are used for air circulation to prevent the
instrument from overheating. Do not place the instrument near a heat vent at any
location with poor air circulation.
7. Do not open or insert anything into the instrument that may cause a fire or
electrical shock.
8. Do not spill any kind of liquid onto the instrument.
9. Always take the instrument to a qualified service center. You will invalidate your
warranty if you open and remove the cover, and improper assembly may cause
electrical shock or other malfunctions.
10. Do not use the instrument with thunder and lightning present; otherwise it may
cause long distance electrical shock.
11. Do not expose the instrument to hot sunlight.
12. Do not use the instrument when there is a gas leak nearby.
13. Arturia is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by improper
operation of the instrument.

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Arturia DrumBrute!
This is truly a product that has been born a legend. DrumBrute is an analog drum
synthesizer, which means it follows in the time-honored tradition of the classic drum
machines of the 1970s and ‘80s by generating a truly organic, analog sound and then
providing nearly infinite analog control over each of the tone-shaping parameters.
And though its roots are squarely planted in the rich, analog past, DrumBrute reaches for
the future by incorporating the most advanced technological developments of the modern
era. And so it is able to integrate and synchronize with any computer system, MIDI rig or
vintage setup.
But most importantly, we have taken great care to make sure DrumBrute will enhance your
creative experience. And we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished.
Who are we kidding? We’re thrilled! DrumBrute is a ton of fun to use. You’re going to have a
blast with it.
Be sure to visit the www.arturia.com website and check for the latest firmware, download
the MIDI Control Center and check out the tutorials and FAQs. We are sure you’ll be making
killer grooves before you know it.
Musically yours,
The Arturia team

Table Of Content
1. Overview............................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1. Making the connections ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.1. …with a computer ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.2. …with external devices ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2. Transport + Patterns............................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2.1. Tempo/Value display .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2.2. Rate/Fine/Tap Tempo................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2.3. Transport buttons ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.4. Synchronization Options ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.5. DrumBrute modes ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.6. Step buttons ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.7. Copy/Erase ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.8. Pattern length/Last step .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.9. Save button ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3. Filter + Pattern effects...................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.3.1. Output filter..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.3.2. Master volume................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
1.3.3. Pattern effects................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
1.3.4. Roller/Looper/Step Repeat ................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
1.3.5. Global BPM ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
1.3.6. Polyrhythm feature................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
1.4. Instruments + Pads............................................................................................................................................................ 14
1.4.1. Instrument controls ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.4.2. Instrument select buttons..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.4.3. Pads .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.5. Metronome, Mute/Solo + Shift..................................................................................................................................... 15
1.5.1. Metronome....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
1.5.2. Mute/Solo buttons ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
1.5.3. Shift button ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
1.6. Rear panel, part 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
1.6.1. Power .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
1.6.2. USB ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.6.3. MIDI input/output ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.6.4. Clock input/output ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.7. Rear panel, part 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
1.7.1. Individual Outs ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
1.7.2. Metronome Output...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
1.7.3. Mix Output ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
1.7.4. Headphone Level Control ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
1.7.5. Headphones ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
2. Basic Operations ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
2.1. Working with Patterns ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
2.1.1. Select a bank.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
2.1.2. Select a pattern............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
2.1.3. Set the tempo.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
2.1.4. Enable the metronome......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
2.1.5. Record a pattern ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
2.1.6. Save what you’ve done!......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
2.2. Creative Playback Options.......................................................................................................................................... 22
2.2.1. Output Filter Types.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
2.2.2. Swing Feature ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
2.2.3. Randomness Feature ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
2.2.4. Looper/Roller............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.2.5. Pause or Restart ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
2.3. All Notes Off .......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
3. Song Mode..................................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.1. What’s a Song? ................................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.2. Selecting a Song ................................................................................................................................................................ 25
3.3. Creating a Song ................................................................................................................................................................. 26
3.4. Saving a Song...................................................................................................................................................................... 26

3.5. Erasing a Song.................................................................................................................................................................... 26
3.6. Live performance features ......................................................................................................................................... 27
3.6.1. Song-level features ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
3.6.2. Pattern-level features ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
4. Pattern Mode................................................................................................................................................................ 29
4.1. Pattern Creation .................................................................................................................................................................. 29
4.1.1. Control the tempo ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
4.1.2. Time Division ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29
4.1.3. Recording a Pattern................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
4.1.4. Mute/Solo features .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.5. Using the Roller while recording..................................................................................................................................................................... 32
4.1.6. Spot Erase ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
4.1.7. Swing ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
4.1.8. Randomness................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
4.2. Pattern Editing ..................................................................................................................................................................... 35
4.2.1. Step Mode....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
4.2.2. Accent Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 35
4.2.3. Red state, Blue state............................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
4.2.4. Selecting a Drum… ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
4.2.5. Step Repeat................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
4.2.6. Shift timing ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
4.2.7. Copy a Drum Track ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
4.2.8. Erasing a Drum Track........................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
4.2.9. Pattern Length............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
4.3. Save the Pattern!................................................................................................................................................................ 42
4.4. Copy a Pattern .................................................................................................................................................................... 42
5. Copy/Erase Functions............................................................................................................................................ 43
5.1. Copy Bank to Bank............................................................................................................................................................ 43
5.2. Copy Pattern to Pattern................................................................................................................................................. 44
5.2.1. Within a Bank .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 44
5.2.2. Between Banks (pattern) .................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.3. Copy Drum to Drum ........................................................................................................................................................ 44
5.4. Erasing a Bank .................................................................................................................................................................... 45
5.5. Erasing a Pattern............................................................................................................................................................... 45
5.6. Erasing a DrumTrack ...................................................................................................................................................... 45
6. Advanced Features .................................................................................................................................................. 46
6.1. Extend a pattern .................................................................................................................................................................. 46
6.1.1. Adding blank steps.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
6.1.2. Copy and append...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
6.2. Shorten a pattern............................................................................................................................................................... 47
6.3. Polyrhythm mode............................................................................................................................................................. 48
6.3.1. What is Polyrhythm mode? .............................................................................................................................................................................. 48
6.3.2. What it does ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
6.3.3. Make a polyrhythm ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 49
6.4. Shift button chart.............................................................................................................................................................. 50
7. Synchronization........................................................................................................................................................... 51
7.1. As Master................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
7.2. As Slave.................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
7.2.1. Clock In/Out rates..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
7.2.2. Clock connectors....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
8. MIDI Control Center ............................................................................................................................................... 53
8.1. Basics ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
8.1.1. System requirements .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
8.1.2. Installation and location....................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
8.1.3. Connection..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
8.1.4. Back up your sequences...................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
8.2. MCC Basic Operations ................................................................................................................................................... 55
8.3. Device Templates............................................................................................................................................................... 55
8.3.1. The Working Memory............................................................................................................................................................................................. 55
8.3.2. Syncrhonization with device ............................................................................................................................................................................ 55
8.4. Project Browser .................................................................................................................................................................. 56
8.4.1. Building a library ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56

8.4.2. Revise a Template..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
8.4.3. Send one pattern to DrumBrute ...................................................................................................................................................................... 57
8.5. Store To/Recall From....................................................................................................................................................... 58
8.5.1. The ‘Store To’ button................................................................................................................................................................................................ 58
8.5.2. Recall edited patterns from the DrumBrute ........................................................................................................................................... 58
8.5.3. Save, Delete, Import/Export, etc..................................................................................................................................................................... 59
8.6. Import/Export Device Settings.................................................................................................................................. 59
8.6.1. Export Device Settings............................................................................................................................................................................................ 59
8.6.2. Import Device Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
8.7. Editing basics....................................................................................................................................................................... 60
8.7.1. Data entry ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
8.7.2. Selecting the tabs .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
8.7.3. Bank tabs ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 61
8.7.4. Device Settings tab ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
8.8. Pattern window................................................................................................................................................................... 62
8.8.1. Navigation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
8.8.2. Pattern-level parameters..................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
8.8.3. Set the Pattern length............................................................................................................................................................................................ 63
8.8.4. Pattern events............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 64
8.8.5. Track-level settings................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
8.9. Polyrhythm ............................................................................................................................................................................ 68
8.10. Device Settings ................................................................................................................................................................. 69
8.10.1. MIDI Channel ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 69
8.10.2. Global settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
8.10.3. Roller/Looper settings.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
8.10.4. Transport settings ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 73
8.10.5. Drum Map.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 73
9. Software License Agreement............................................................................................................................ 74
10. Declaration of Conformity................................................................................................................................ 76

1. OVERVIEW
1.1. Making the connections
DrumBrute provides many ways to connect with other types of equipment, from vintage to
modern. Below are examples of potential setups:
1.1.1. …with a computer
DrumBrute is more than a classic drum machine: it’s also a USB class-compliant device. So
at its most basic level it can be connected to any computer with a USB port, and its pads can
used as input devices for various applications. The included MIDI Control Center software
allows you to specify which MIDI notes and commands will be transmitted by the pads and
transport buttons, respectively.
DrumBrute does not draw its power from the USB port on your computer. To supply power to the
DrumBrute, simply connect the included DC power adapter to the DrumBrute and to an external power
source, then set the power switch on the back of the DrumBrute to the On position.
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1.1.2. …with external devices
As you can see, the DrumBrute can be the backbone of some amazing systems.
1.1.2.1. MIDI devices
There are lots of great devices that only have MIDI ports (no clock sync, no USB). DrumBrute
will fit right in with these systems: it will sync with MIDI sequencers, arpeggiators, and other
drum machines, and its own drum sounds may be played from a MIDI keyboard. And of
course it can send and receive MIDI data using the USB port of your computer.
1.1.2.2. Clock sources/destinations
The Clock input and output can synchronize with older clock types such as 24 pulses per
quarter note (ppqn), 48 ppqn, 2 ppqn (Korg), or even a single pulse per step.
See section Clock Connectors [p.52] for information about what cables to use with other sync
connections and formats.
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1.2. Transport + Patterns
1. Tempo/Value display
2. Rate/Fine/Tap Tempo
3. Transport buttons
4. Synchronization
5. DrumBrute modes
6. Step buttons/Step values
7. Copy/Erase
8. Pattern length/Last step
9. Save button
1.2.1. Tempo/Value display
Most of the time the display will show the tempo value in beats per minute (BPM), but it will
also change temporarily to show the values of the Pattern Effects (Randomness or Swing)
while they are being edited. In Song Mode it will display the Pattern number.
1.2.2. Rate/Fine/Tap Tempo
The tempo can be set using the Rate/Fine encoder or by tapping the Tap Tempo button. To
fine-tune the tempo, press Shift and turn the encoder. The display will change to show the
decimal values of the tempo (.00-.99) as soon as the Shift button is pressed.
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1.2.3. Transport buttons
The Transport buttons control the DrumBrute sequencer as well as external MIDI devices
using standard MIDI messages or MIDI Machine Control (MMC). Use the MIDI Control
Center software to make any necessary changes.
The Record button is used to create songs and patterns, and the Stop button will cancel
recording or playback.
The Play button doubles as a Pause/Continue button, which allows you to pause a sequence
in mid-stream, tweak the sound of an instrument, and then press Play again to resume
recording or playback. You can choose to have the Play button work in Pause/Restart mode
as well. Use the MIDI Control Center to choose the PAUSE option.
Note Record mode allows both quantized and unquantized recording. See section Recording a
Pattern [p.30] for more information.
1.2.4. Synchronization Options
There are four Sync options which are accessed by pressing the Sync button repeatedly.
These determine whether DrumBrute will be the master or the slave in a multi-device setup.
For descriptions of the sync features see Synchronization section [p.51].
1.2.5. DrumBrute modes
These five buttons determine the operational mode of the DrumBrute: Song, Bank, or Pattern
mode. The Step and Accent buttons are used to edit a Pattern.
Everything you need to know about creating a pattern is in section [p.29]. To learn how to
build a song, see Song Mode section [p.25].
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1.2.6. Step buttons
One main use for the sixteen Step buttons is to select patterns in Pattern mode. But they
serve many other purposes as well. For example, in Step mode they are used to enable/
disable events in a pattern.
In this manual you will learn how to use the Step buttons to select a song (see section [p.25]),
select a bank or pattern (see section [p.19]), to edit a pattern (see section [p.35]), to set the
pattern length (see section [p.41]), and much more.
1.2.7. Copy/Erase
These two buttons are used in every mode to copy or erase large amounts of pattern data at
the same time. For example, you can copy a pattern to a new location or erase it completely.
You can also copy sequence data from one instrument to another within the same pattern,
or erase all of the data for one instrument within a pattern.
The Copy/Erase functions are covered in greater detail in section [p.43].
1.2.8. Pattern length/Last step
DrumBrute patterns can be up to 64 steps long, consisting of up to four 16-step subdivisions
that play one after the other. Those are called the Step Groups.
The four LEDs above the double arrow buttons (<< >>) are used to indicate the pattern length
and which Step Group is currently playing.
The Last Step button is used with the Step buttons and the << >> buttons to change the length
of the current pattern.
For a complete description of these features, see section [p.41].
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1.2.9. Save button
The Save button is used in conjunction with the Song, Bank and Pattern Mode buttons to
preserve the patterns you have created.
Your new pattern data will be lost during a power-cycle unless you have used the Save button to
store it to the DrumBrute internal memory.
There are three levels of the Save function: Pattern, Bank and Song. Details about these
operations are found in section [p.21].
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1.3. Filter + Pattern effects
1. Output filter
2. Master volume
3. Pattern effects
4. Roller/looper/Step Repeat
5. Shift+9: Roller/Looper
6. Shift+14: Wait to Load Pattern
7. Shift+15: Global BPM
8. Shift+16: Polyrhythm
1.3.1. Output filter
These knobs and buttons add a fun and expressive way to control the overall sound of the
DrumBrute during performance. Select the filter type with the HPF button:
• Off : LPF (Low Pass Filter)
• On : HPF (High Pass Filter)
You can sweep the filter frequency with the Cutoff knob, and use the Resonance knob to
control the filter emphasis.
To hear the unfiltered signal, press the Bypass button.
To learn more about the Output Filter options, see section [p.22].
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1.3.2. Master volume
This knob controls the master output level of the DrumBrute. It does not affect the
headphone level; that is controlled by a recessed knob on the rear panel.
The Master Volume knob will not affect the level of an instrument when a cable is plugged into the
rear panel output of that instrument. In this case, use the Level knob above that instrument’s drum pad.
See section [p.17] for more information.
1.3.3. Pattern effects
Swing introduces a “shuffle” feel to the patterns. It can affect the entire pattern (all
instruments at once) or only the current instrument track, leaving the others untouched.
Randomness introduces an increasing amount of unpredictability to the patterns. As with
the Swing setting, this control can affect the entire pattern or only the current instrument
track, leaving the others untouched.
For more details on these features, see sections Swing [p.33] and Randomness [p.34].
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1.3.4. Roller/Looper/Step Repeat
1.3.4.1. While Recording: Roller
When DrumBrute is recording a pattern the Touch strip can be used as Roller to generate
drum rolls. Place your finger somewhere within the strip while recording, press a pad,
and DrumBrute will repeat (“roll”) that instrument into the pattern. The rate of the repeat is
determined by where you press your finger (1/4, 1/8, etc.).
The smallest drum roll the pattern can record is set by the timing division you have selected for the
pattern. In other words, if the timing division of the pattern is 1/16, DrumBrute will not record 1/32 rolls
played on the Roller strip.
1.3.4.2. While Playing: Looper/Roller
When a pattern is playing back (i.e., not being recorded) this strip can be used to loop
sections of the current pattern or to roll some instruments. This option is available in the MCC
(Mode in the Roller/Looper section) or on the DrumBrute using Shift + Step 9 (Step 9 lit up =
Roller).
Looper : Just press the touch strip. The size of the loop is determined by the time division
selected within the touch strip area. The start and end points of the loop are based on the
playback location of the pattern at the time the Looper strip is pressed. You can change the
Start point by pressing one of the Step buttons while holding your finger on the strip.
Roller : Place your fingers on the touch strip and then touch the pad(s) to roll the
instrument(s). The roll will be based on the time division selected within the touch strip area.
1.3.4.3. Step Repeat Feature
The touch strip is also used in Step Mode to enter Step Repeat data. This feature allows you
to enter rapid, repeating notes without having to alter the timing value for the pattern. Details
about this feature are found in section [p.37].
1.3.5. Global BPM
It is possible for all patterns to have their own tempo, or you can use this parameter to force
them all to play back at the same tempo. To toggle this feature, hold the Shift button and
press step button 15.
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1.3.6. Polyrhythm feature
Individual instrument tracks within a pattern can loop independently when the Polyrhythm
feature is enabled. This setting is stored separately for each pattern. To enable this feature,
hold the Shift button and press step button 16.
To learn more about the Polyrhythm feature, see section [p.48].
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1.4. Instruments + Pads
1. Instrument controls
2. Instrument select buttons
3. Pads
1.4.1. Instrument controls
Each instrument has its own set of sound-sculpting parameters. The lines between the
instruments indicate which knobs belong to which instrument. Each instrument and its
knobs are called an instrument channel.
Some instrument channels are shared by two instruments. For example, the Maracas and
the Tambourine instruments are both found within the Maracas/Tamb channel. This is
known as a shared channel.
The movements of the instrument controls are not recorded as part of a pattern.
1.4.2. Instrument select buttons
These buttons toggle between the instruments in a shared channel. Each instrument in a
shared channel can be recorded independently into a pattern.
However, as a general rule the instruments share the instrument controls. For example, if
you change the tuning on the Tom Hi instrument the tuning will also change for the Hi Conga.
1.4.3. Pads
The 12 velocity-sensitive pads are used to input note data into a pattern. But they will always
trigger their instruments whether DrumBrute is running or not (except if Local Control option
is Off).
Remember that some pads provide access to more than one instrument, each of which
has its own track in the pattern sequencer. Counting all of the shared channels, there are
actually 17 separate instruments available from the 12 pads.
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1.5. Metronome, Mute/Solo + Shift
1.5.1. Metronome
To enable the metronome, press the On button. This will provide a timing reference while
DrumBrute is running. Various timing values are available for the click. See section [p.20] for
information about this.
The click level is controlled by the Metro Volume knob. The metronome also has a dedicated
output jack on the rear panel.
For a description of the output options for the Metronome see section [p.17].
1.5.2. Mute/Solo buttons
These buttons allow you to silence one or more instruments or isolate specific instruments
while recording a pattern or playing it back.
For more information about using the Mute and Solo buttons, see section [p.31].
1.5.3. Shift button
The Shift button is used in conjunction with other controls to perform secondary functions
such as Fine Tempo adjustment or clearing the Mute group.
Each specific use of the Shift button will be described in the appropriate section of this
manual. For a complete list of Shift functions see section [p.50].
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