Fast answer
Select the sync mode for the clock input and send a MIDI Start message as well as clock when using MIDI or USB sync. CLK is the separate analogue-sync mode.
Try these checks
- Select MIDI for DIN clock or USB for USB clock.
- Enable both clock and transport output on the master.
- Start the master and check that its selected output sends Start as well as continuing clock.
Diagnose it
Does the master send transport as well as clock?
Yes: Check the Impact’s selected sync input.
No: Enable Start/Stop output on the master.
What should happen
The Impact follows the selected clock and starts when it receives the appropriate transport message.
Why this happens
Arturia’s support guide distinguishes the timing stream from the Start message.
If it still doesn’t work
Check the connections and settings described above. If your device behaves differently, email us with its model, firmware version and the steps you tried.
All DrumBrute Impact fixesReferences
Sources & review
Sources reviewed: . Documentation does not replace a physical hardware test.
- DrumBrute Impact User Manual · Arturia · 1.0 · last checked 2026-10-03
- DrumBrute Impact — Tips & Tricks · Arturia · Official support: Sync Modes; Song / Bank / Program Changes · last checked 2026-10-03
Sections reviewed: Tips & Tricks: Sync Modes.