Donner Essential D1 Drum Machine Review


Loopop host Ziv Eliraz shared his latest video with us, an in-depth look at the Donner Essential D1 Drum Machine, which debuted at the 2023 NAMM Show.

The Essential D1 Drum Machine is a 12-channel sample-based drum machine. Donner says that it’s aimed at the entry-level market, “offering a simplified, yet inspiring user interface” and offers both real-time recording and step sequencing workflows.

As ever, Eliraz offers an overview of the Essential D1, digs into how it works, and shares his take on the pros and cons.

Topics covered:

0:00 Intro

1:10 Overview

4:05 Song structure

6:35 Build

7:10 Connectivity

7:45 Common params

9:35 Per track params

10:35 Folders

11:30 Params 1 & 2

14:15 Sequencing

14:50 Step seq

15:50 Param locks

16:40 Sub steps

18:00 Undo

18:30 Fill sequencing

19:05 Recording live

20:15 Quantize

21:35 Swing

22:00 Saving songs

23:20 Mute/solo

24:10 Note repeats

24:30 Effects

26:00 Control app

26:20 Pros & cons

32:15 Factory sequences

 

The Donner Essential D1 Drum Machine is available now for $299.99.

 

 


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