The Donner Essential D1 Drum Machine blends finger drumming and step sequencing into one intuitive unit, allowing you to switch seamlessly between workflows for instinctive music production. Its color-coded UI design assigns a unique color to each track, enhancing visual memory through 16 RGB backlit beat pads and 4 RGB faders, while the LCD screen and 5 touch-sensitive encoders display real-time parameters for easy control. Featuring a powerful sound engine with 12 tracks, each equipped with dedicated effects, two send effects, and a master compressor, it offers versatile sound shaping. Created in collaboration with Loopmasters, its sounds and patterns are ideal for electronic genres like House and Techno, and with 4GB of internal memory plus sample import via Donner Control software, your creative options are limitless. Beyond a drum machine, the Essential D1 works standalone and pairs effortlessly with other gear via AUX IN and full-size MIDI I/O, making it a powerful centerpiece for any setup.

• Interaction Upgrade, Play with Instinct: Donner Essential D1 Drum Machine blends two workflows into one machine. Both finger drumming and step sequencing can switch freely. It is easy to switch between two workflows, which makes it incredibly straightforward for you to produce music
• Color-Coded UI Design, More Intuitive Use: Each Essential D1 Beat Machine track is assigned a unique color. Your visual memory will be strengthened after repeatedly operating through the 16 RGB backlit beat pads and 4 RGB faders, and you can perform with instinct finally. Meanwhile, the LCD screen and 5 touchable endless encoders are your useful assistants! The parameter's value will be displayed on the LCD screen directly when touching the encoders
• Luxurious Configuration, More Sound Capabilities: Essential D1 Synthesizer features a robust sound engine that allows you to create and manipulate sounds in various ways. There are 12 tracks, each with 1 to 2 specifically designed effects, two send effects (Delay + Reverb), and a Compressor on the Master Channel
• Sounds and Patterns from Professional Team: Collaborating with the world-class sound design label "Loopmasters", the contents on Essential D1 are ideal for electronic music， especially for House & Techno style music. You can also import your samples into the machine via Donner Control software to open up even more possibilities and be more creative with your production. The internal 4GB memory can hold most of your sonic treasure
• More than A Drum Machine: The Essential D1 can be a standalone beat machine. And the AUX IN connection makes it a good partner of our rewarding Essential B1 Synthesizer. You can pair it with your other devices to extend your setup. The full-size MIDI I/O lets you do it more easily. Just forget about your annoying adapters
• Interaction Upgrade, Play with Instinct: Donner Essential D1 Drum Machine blends two workflows into one machine. Both finger drumming and step sequencing can switch freely. It is easy to switch between two workflows, which makes it incredibly straightforward for you to produce music
• Color-Coded UI Design, More Intuitive Use: Each Essential D1 Beat Machine track is assigned a unique color. Your visual memory will be strengthened after repeatedly operating through the 16 RGB backlit beat pads and 4 RGB faders, and you can perform with instinct finally. Meanwhile, the LCD screen and 5 touchable endless encoders are your useful assistants! The parameter's value will be displayed on the LCD screen directly when touching the encoders
• Luxurious Configuration, More Sound Capabilities: Essential D1 Synthesizer features a robust sound engine that allows you to create and manipulate sounds in various ways. There are 12 tracks, each with 1 to 2 specifically designed effects, two send effects (Delay + Reverb), and a Compressor on the Master Channel
• Sounds and Patterns from Professional Team: Collaborating with the world-class sound design label "Loopmasters", the contents on Essential D1 are ideal for electronic music， especially for House & Techno style music. You can also import your samples into the machine via Donner Control software to open up even more possibilities and be more creative with your production. The internal 4GB memory can hold most of your sonic treasure
• More than A Drum Machine: The Essential D1 can be a standalone beat machine. And the AUX IN connection makes it a good partner of our rewarding Essential B1 Synthesizer. You can pair it with your other devices to extend your setup. The full-size MIDI I/O lets you do it more easily. Just forget about your annoying adapters