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product_id: 642715979
title: "D1"
brand: "donner"
price: "€ 168.83"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.es/products/642715979-d1
store_origin: ES
region: Spain
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# 12-track mixer with effects 5 endless touch encoders 16 RGB backlit pads D1

**Brand:** donner
**Price:** € 168.83
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Ignite your beats with the Essential D1 — where instinct meets innovation! 🎶

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** D1 by donner
- **How much does it cost?** € 168.83 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/642715979-d1)

## Best For

- donner enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted donner brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dual Workflow Mastery:** Seamlessly switch between finger drumming and step sequencing for ultimate creative flow.
- • **Plug & Play Powerhouse:** Full MIDI I/O and AUX IN for effortless integration with synths and studio gear.
- • **Pro-Grade Sound Engine:** 12 tracks with dedicated effects plus master compressor, reverb & delay for polished mixes.
- • **Vibrant Visual Control:** 16 RGB pads + color-coded tracks boost your muscle memory and live performance instincts.
- • **Loopmasters Collaboration:** Loaded with premium House & Techno samples, plus 4GB memory for your custom sounds.

## Overview

The Donner Essential D1 is a compact, professional-grade beat machine combining step sequencing and finger drumming with 16 RGB pads, 5 touch encoders, and a 12-track mixer featuring built-in effects. Designed for electronic music producers, it offers premium samples from Loopmasters, 4GB internal memory, and versatile connectivity including full MIDI I/O and AUX IN, making it a powerful standalone or studio-integrated instrument.

## Description

Buy Donner Essential D1 Performance Beat Machine, Step Sequencer& Finger Drum Machine Combined, with LCD Display, 16 RGB Beat Pads, 5 Endless Encoders, 12 Tracks Sample, Reverb& Delay Effects: Drum Machines - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

Review: Excellent drum machine. - Excellent drum machine. Love the sample sounds that came with it and the fact you can add your own samples. On the fence on the Donner software you have to download to update the device. Is designed for all their devices so it takes a bit to get used to it. But does allow you to update the device (Firmware, samples, etc). Also lets you backup songs you create to your PC. The MIDI also works well.
Review: Cool. But not worth $300 in my opinion. - I’ll start with the pros. All of the stock samples sound great and the device has plenty of space to upload your own samples to your hearts desire. The mixer levels and fill functions are pretty unique to this device and the build quality isn’t the worst. Some of my cons would be the screen size and placement is kind of awkward, being left handed. having to peek in between my fingers to see the screen is not optimal. The pads felt kind of cheap and unresponsive yet over responsive at the same time. Granted the pad velocity is adjustable, but no matter what settings I used the pads just felt kind of inconsistent. Also the device seems to have some connectivity issues with the donner control app and donner customer support is no help. I can see this sampler having some potential as software updates are released. Being mainly a guitar player I have only been tinkering with drum machines/samplers for the past year or two so I may not be the most experienced voice, but for the time being I think there’s better options in this price range.

## Features

- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CDPXHHZR |
| Best Sellers Rank | #92,413 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #48 in Drum Machines #27,904 in Music Recording Equipment |
| Compatible Devices | PC |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (41) |
| Date First Available | August 4, 2023 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | Windows |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Item Weight | 1.37 pounds |
| Item model number | Essential D1 |
| Mixer Channel Quantity | 12 |
| Number of Keyboard Keys | 16 |
| Product Dimensions | 10.63 x 5.12 x 1.61 inches |
| Supported Software | Ableton Live, Avid Pro Tools, FL Studio |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Donner
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Model Name:** Essential D1 Performance Beat Machine
- **Number of Keys:** 16
- **Special Feature:** 16 RGB Backlit Drum Pad, 64 preset beat patterns, Color Coded UI, LCD Digital Display, Portable

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent drum machine.
*by G***Z on July 21, 2025*

Excellent drum machine. Love the sample sounds that came with it and the fact you can add your own samples. On the fence on the Donner software you have to download to update the device. Is designed for all their devices so it takes a bit to get used to it. But does allow you to update the device (Firmware, samples, etc). Also lets you backup songs you create to your PC. The MIDI also works well.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Cool. But not worth $300 in my opinion.
*by R***Y on December 28, 2024*

I’ll start with the pros. All of the stock samples sound great and the device has plenty of space to upload your own samples to your hearts desire. The mixer levels and fill functions are pretty unique to this device and the build quality isn’t the worst. Some of my cons would be the screen size and placement is kind of awkward, being left handed. having to peek in between my fingers to see the screen is not optimal. The pads felt kind of cheap and unresponsive yet over responsive at the same time. Granted the pad velocity is adjustable, but no matter what settings I used the pads just felt kind of inconsistent. Also the device seems to have some connectivity issues with the donner control app and donner customer support is no help. I can see this sampler having some potential as software updates are released. Being mainly a guitar player I have only been tinkering with drum machines/samplers for the past year or two so I may not be the most experienced voice, but for the time being I think there’s better options in this price range.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality of the product built well
*by R***S on August 28, 2025*

I love it sounds good quality is good also

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*Last updated: 2026-02-20*