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.