At the 2023 NAMM Show, held April 13-15 in Anaheim, CA, Donner – makers of the B1 Analog Bassline Synth – introduced the Essential D1 Drum Machine, a 12-channel sample-based drum machine.
They say that it’s aimed at the entry-level market, “offering a simplified, yet inspiring user interface” and offers both real-time recording and step sequencing workflows.
Features:
- Two workflows into one box
- Color Coded UI Design
- Vivid Graphical User Interface
- Touch Knobs to Read Parameters
- Versatile Sound Capabilities
- Import your own samples
Here’s a show floor overview from Sonic State:
Pricing and Availability:
The D1 is expected to be released by the end of May 2023, priced at $249 US.
https://youtu.be/wLGTsaXEKV4?t=141
So, it’s either capable of sampling through the AUX jack, or Jake had no clue what the interviewer was talking about. I think Jake is Donner’s guitar guy.
It’s pretty clear from the specs – you can import your own sounds, not sample them.
I think I heard the guy saying “Yeah we can sample that”…..2:35..please hear again…
The comment from Logan Torres (from Donner) on the youtube page is super helpful. You can’t sample directly, but you can upload samples to it. The aux-in is just for mixing in another sound source.
Looks quite interesting anyway.
If you can load your own samples, this makes more sense that it comes with a Loopmaster bundle
i wonder if it tastes as good as a döner kebab
I don’t understand the presenters answer to the interviewer on 02:25.
Interviewer: “What is the purpose of the AUX input?”
Presenter: “Yes, it is a hole”
……..Can it sample with AUX in or not?
He said “it can sample that”
I feel sorry for that guy. The product is obviously not ready. And he doesn’t seem to know much about it. I like their bass synth so I’ll keep an eye on this. Could be fun.
“Perfoormance”
For 249€ I will def look forward to it
I’m begging this company to consider renaming itself before they get too far along. I realize this Donner Co is a global corporation and not everyone is aware of the depravity of 19th Century western US exploration, but i mean, it’s just a simple internet search…
I heard the long pig at the Donner Afterparty was great.