Arturia
DrumBrute Impact
$299
Released 2018-08
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DrumBrute Impact vs volca drum
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. volca drum is cheaper at $129. Every spec and price links to its source.
Korg
volca drum
$129Cheaper
Released 2019-03
Which is better: the DrumBrute Impact or volca drum?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The volca drum is the cheaper at $129.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | DrumBrute Impact | volca drum |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $299 | $129 US MSRP |
| Brand | Arturia | Korg |
| Released | 2018-08 | 2019-03 |
| Sound engine | Fully analog synthesis, 10 fixed analog voices | Digital percussion synthesis (DSP analog modeling: oscillator waveforms, wave folder, overdrive, waveguide resonator) |
| Voice count | 10 | 6 parts x 2 layers |
| Sequencer steps | 64 | 16 steps per pattern, chainable up to 256 steps across 16 sequences |
| Sample playback | No | No |
| Onboard effects | Output distortion (bypassable), per-step/per-instrument 'Color' drive/snap/crack shaping, Swing, Pattern Looper and randomness generator | Waveguide resonator (tube/string modes) with decay, body and tune controls |
| Output count | Master out + 4 optional individual outs (Kick, Snares, Hi-Hats, FM) + headphone | 1 |
| Midi support | Yes | Yes |
| Battery powered | No | Yes |
| Pad count | 8 | 16 |
Sources — DrumBrute Impact: arturia.com (verified 2026-08-01). volca drum: korg.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the DrumBrute Impact and volca drum?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Sound engine: DrumBrute Impact Fully analog synthesis, 10 fixed analog voices vs volca drum Digital percussion synthesis (DSP analog modeling: oscillator waveforms, wave folder, overdrive, waveguide resonator)
- Voice count: DrumBrute Impact 10 vs volca drum 6 parts x 2 layers
- Sequencer steps: DrumBrute Impact 64 vs volca drum 16 steps per pattern, chainable up to 256 steps across 16 sequences
- Onboard effects: DrumBrute Impact Output distortion (bypassable), per-step/per-instrument 'Color' drive/snap/crack shaping, Swing, Pattern Looper and randomness generator vs volca drum Waveguide resonator (tube/string modes) with decay, body and tune controls
- Output count: DrumBrute Impact Master out + 4 optional individual outs (Kick, Snares, Hi-Hats, FM) + headphone vs volca drum 1
- Battery powered: DrumBrute Impact false vs volca drum true
- Pad count: DrumBrute Impact 8 vs volca drum 16