Donner Essential B1 Analog Bass Synth & Sequencer

Out-of-the-Box Music Creativity with Donner Essential B1 Synthesizer

128 Presets for Your Musical Ideas The Donner Essential B1 synthesizer comes with 128 presets designed to store and recall your music ideas effortlessly. Whether you are new to electronic music or an experienced composer, its factory contents are tailored to meet your needs.

Firmware V1.1.0 Song Mode Enhance your music composition with the new Song Mode feature, introduced in firmware V1.1.0. This mode allows you to chain patterns together, creating more complex and intricate music phrases.

Advanced Performance and Versatility

Innovative Haptic Pads Experience the next generation of synthesizer pads with modern silicon haptic pads. These pads feature dynamic color-changing backlights, outperforming the original 303's tiny buttons. Perfect for performing synth basslines on the fly, and utilizing the onboard 8-mode arpeggiator to jam out your ideas effortlessly.

Intuitive Step Sequencer The sequencer is at the heart of the Essential B1. We have made it as intuitive as possible to ensure you can program your ideas without any headaches. Simply pass the baton over to the sequencer and let your creativity flow.

True to the Original

Live Performance Features While running patterns, several live performance features enhance playability. The synthesis engine on Essential B1, featuring only 1 VCO, 1 VCF, and 1 VCA, ensures you get the right sound every time. To achieve an organic sound texture, we keep the signal path fully analog.

Analog Effects The analog saturation and delay effects placed at the end of the signal path make the Essential B1's sound warm and rich. From the start, you can easily get the sound you desire.

Connectivity and Compatibility

Versatile Connectivity Options Connect the Essential B1 to your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) using the USB Type-C, turning it into a MIDI controller. This significantly speeds up your music production process. Two full-size 5-pin MIDI I/O and Sync I/O also facilitate easier communication with other hardware devices.

User Support and Resources

Comprehensive User Guides We have compiled three guide documents (PDF) for software installation, use, and troubleshooting, located in the "Product guides and documents" section. If you have any questions, please contact the Donner Online Customer Team (US) through the Product Order Page.