Donner Essential B1 Analog Bass Synthesizer & Sequencer
Weighted Keyboard
Every hammer action weighted key is a faithful representation of the original acoustic piano source
Donner B1 Analog Bass Synthesizer & Sequencer with VCF, Saturation, and Delay Effects
In order to provide a better user experience, Donner B1 analog bass synthesizer has made unprecedented innovations in the operation interface, providing a simpler and more intuitive interface for all music lovers. And this innovation won the 2022 Red Dot Design Award.
Music Ideas Out of The Box
Essential B1 synthesizer offers 128 presets for storing your music ideas. If you are new to electronic music, you could also benefit from its factory contents. With the Song Mode added in firmware V1.1.0, you can chain patterns to make more complex music phrases.
Innovative Haptic Pads
The modern silicon haptic pads with dynamic color-changing backlights outperform traditional tiny little buttons on the original 303. With these pads, you can perform synth bassline on the fly. You can also utilize the onboard 8-mode arpeggiator to jam your idea out.
Intuitive Step Sequencer
The sequencer is the key of the Essential B1. Instead of giving you one of the most complicated sequencers on the planet, we make it as intuitive as it can be. No need to be headache while programming your idea any more! There are also several live performance features while running patterns, to make the Essential B1 more playable.
Flexible and Versatile Music Studio at Your Fingertips
The B1 controller has MIDI IN/OUT interface connects the B1 to your external MIDI devices for sequencing or as a MIDI controller. Connect external sound sources using the 1/8” audio input. The 1/4″ TS mono Main Out carries the main output signal.
The B1 controller & sequencer features all of the classic synth’s deep bass and acid synthesizer sounds but brings it back in a more intuitive format. Our B-1 bass synth gives you the perfect combination of retro and new school incredible.
More Features:
- 【Faithful To The Original】The synthesis engine on Essential B1 is straightforward. With only 1 VCO, 1 VCF, And 1 VCA, You can’t get the wrong sound. To get the organic sound texture, we keep the signal path fully analog.
- 【Analog Built-In Effects】The analog saturation and delay effects located at the end of signal path make the sound of the Essential B1 more warm and fancy, help you get the right sound from the get-go.
- 【Versatile Connectivity】You can connect the Essential B1 to your DAW using the USB Type-C, serving as a MIDI controller to speed up your music production process. Two full size 5-pin MIDI I/O and Sync I/O allow easier communication with other hardware devices.
- If you want to view and download the product manual, please click here — Donner Essential B1 Synthesizer & Sequencer Manual
Display of the Donner synths software usage pages:
Know More about Donner B1
| Number of Voices: | Monophonic |
| Type: | Analog |
| VCF: | 1 low pass |
| Oscillators: | 1 |
| Size(L/W/H): | 32.5*12*5.6 cm 0.62kg (1.37 lbs) |
| Control Knobs: | SATURATION knob, DRIVE knob, TONE knob, DELAY knob, LEVEL knob, TIME knob, FEEDBACK knob |
| Control Buttons: | UP and DOWN, TRANSPOSE, PATTERN, TEMPO/TAP, PLAY/STOP, CLEAR, WRITE, BAR, SIGNATURE, DOTTED |
| Power Input: | DC input connector |
| Power Adaptor | 9VDC 500mA inner positive |
| MIDI IN/OUT: | MIDI In & MIDI Out, 5-pin IN |
| USB (MIDI): | USB 2.0, Type C |
| Outputs: | Line output: 1/4′ TRS |
| Headphones: | 3.5mm TRS |
| Supported Operating Systems: | Win 7 or higher / Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher |
| Inputs & Outputs (TS 3.5mm): | AUX in: maximum input +5 dBu, Sync in: More than 2.5V |
| Number of Voices: | Monophonic |
| Type: | Analog |
| VCF: | 1 low pass |
| Oscillators: | 1 |
| Size: | 54×323×130mm 0.62kg (1.37 lbs) |
| Control Knobs: | SATURATION knob, DRIVE knob, TONE knob, DELAY knob, LEVEL knob, TIME knob, FEEDBACK knob |
| Control Buttons: | UP and DOWN, TRANSPOSE, PATTERN, TEMPO/TAP, PLAY/STOP, CLEAR, WRITE, BAR, SIGNATURE, DOTTED |
| Power Input: | DC input connector |
| Power Adaptor | 9VDC 500mA inner positive |
| MIDI IN/OUT: | MIDI In & MIDI Out, 5-pin IN |
| USB (MIDI): | USB 2.0, Type C |
| Outputs: | Line output: 1/4′ TRS |
| Headphones: | 3.5mm TRS |
| Supported Operating Systems: | Win 7 or higher / Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher |
| Inputs & Outputs (TS 3.5mm): | 3.5mm TRS |
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