A Complete Set Of Specifications

Donner Essential B1 Synthesizer: Innovative Music Creation Tool

Unparalleled Preset Storage

The Donner Essential B1 synthesizer boasts 128 presets, designed to store a vast array of your music ideas. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced electronic musician, these presets offer endless inspiration and flexibility in your sound design.

Advanced Song Mode

With the addition of the Song Mode in firmware V1.1.0, users can now chain patterns to create more complex and dynamic music phrases. This feature allows for intricate compositions and seamless transitions, making your music production process more intuitive.

High-Performance Haptic Pads

Equipped with modern silicon haptic pads, the Essential B1 surpasses traditional buttons found on earlier synthesizers like the original 303. These pads offer dynamic color-changing backlights, providing visual feedback for your performances. You can perform live synth basslines effortlessly, and the onboard 8-mode arpeggiator enables you to jam out your ideas instantly.

User-Friendly Step Sequencer

The intuitive step sequencer is the heart of the Essential B1. Designed to be as simple as possible, it eliminates the complexity often associated with advanced sequencing tools. This makes programming your ideas a breeze, ensuring you can focus on the music rather than technical intricacies.

Faithful to the Original

The Essential B1 retains the essence of its original design, providing live performance features that enhance its playability. The synthesis engine, with its straightforward architecture, includes only one VCO, one VCF, and one VCA. This keeps the signal path fully analog, ensuring a natural and organic sound texture.

Warm and Fanciful Analog Effects

The built-in analog saturation and delay effects warm up and enhance the sound of the Essential B1, helping you achieve the right tone with ease. These effects add a unique character to your music, making each performance sound distinctively yours.

Enhanced Connectivity

The Essential B1 offers versatile connectivity options. Connect it to your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) via USB Type-C, or use the two full-size 5-pin MIDI I/O and Sync I/O ports to communicate effortlessly with other hardware devices. This integration accelerates your music production process and allows for seamless collaboration.

Comprehensive Support Documents

Comprehensive guide documents, including software installation, use, and troubleshooting tips, are available in the "Product guides and documents" section. For any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Donner Online Customer Team through the Product Order Page.

With the Donner Essential B1, creating music has never been easier or more intuitive. From storing your ideas to performing live and connecting with other gear, this synthesizer is designed to help you realize your musical vision.