--- product_id: 645211921 title: "Donner Essential D1 Finger Drum Machine & Step Sequence Combined, Boast Color-Coded UI, 12 Tracks Sample, 16 RGB Beat Pads, 64 Preset Beat Patterns, 5 Endless Encoders, Reverb & Delay Effects" brand: "donner" price: "€ 100.46" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/645211921-donner-essential-d1-finger-drum-machine-and-step-sequence-combined store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 12 color-coded tracks 5 endless tactile encoders 16 RGB beat pads Donner Essential D1 Finger Drum Machine & Step Sequence Combined, Boast Color-Coded UI, 12 Tracks Sample, 16 RGB Beat Pads, 64 Preset Beat Patterns, 5 Endless Encoders, Reverb & Delay Effects **Brand:** donner **Price:** € 100.46 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Unlock your studio’s secret weapon — where pro beats meet instant inspiration! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Donner Essential D1 Finger Drum Machine & Step Sequence Combined, Boast Color-Coded UI, 12 Tracks Sample, 16 RGB Beat Pads, 64 Preset Beat Patterns, 5 Endless Encoders, Reverb & Delay Effects by donner - **How much does it cost?** € 100.46 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/645211921-donner-essential-d1-finger-drum-machine-and-step-sequence-combined) ## 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 - • **Inspired by the Pros:** Partnered with Loopmasters for premium House & Techno patterns, plus sample import via Donner Control software. - • **Pro-Grade Sound Engine:** 12 tracks with dedicated effects, master compressor, and 4GB internal memory for limitless sonic exploration. - • **Vibrant Color-Coded UI:** Intuitive 12-track color system with RGB pads and faders that boost visual memory and speed up beat-making. - • **Plug & Play Versatility:** USB-C, MIDI I/O, headphone & aux ports ensure smooth integration with any studio or live setup. - • **Seamless Dual Mode Creativity:** Effortlessly switch between finger drumming and step sequencing for unmatched workflow fluidity. ## Overview The Donner Essential D1 is a compact, 12-track finger drum machine and step sequencer featuring a vibrant color-coded RGB interface, 16 velocity-sensitive pads, and 5 endless encoders. Designed for both live performance and studio production, it offers 64 preset patterns, professional-grade effects including reverb and delay, and 4GB of internal memory for sample storage. Seamlessly connect via USB-C and MIDI for versatile integration, making it a powerful tool for electronic music creators aiming to elevate their workflow and sound design. ## Description Donner Essential D1 Finger Drum Machine & Step Sequence Combined, Boast Color-Coded UI, 12 Tracks Sample, 16 RGB Beat Pads, 64 Preset Beat Patterns, 5 Endless Encoders, Reverb & Delay Effects : desertcart.co.uk: Musical Instruments & DJ Review: Powerful, Joy To Use - Review for Donner Essential D1 Finger Drum Machine & Step Sequence Combined, Boast Color-Coded UI, 12 Tracks Sample, 16 RGB Beat Pads, 64 Preset Beat Patterns, 5 Endless Encoders, Reverb & Delay Effects I am in the process of setting up a small SOHO recording studio, having assembled some of the key components I was looking for, now sourcing bits of kit to add creativity and automation to the workflow. This is a finger drum and sequencing machine to make creation of drum/percussions sequences as easy as possible. Powered by a DC power adapter and the rear features 3.5mm headphone jack, 3.5mm aux in, MIDI in, MIDI out for controlling either this machine or other MID devices and L/R sound output for monitor speakers. There is also a multi functional USB-C port which serves as a general PC interface to load/backup samples as well as firmware updates. Beautifully presented in an 80s inspired look with coloured lighting for easier location of keys in low lighting and a backlit LCD display allows easy view of settings etc. Great for live use such as a live DJ session or for preparation in a recording scenario. Full control over the sound creation with the various knobs allowing to set ADSR parameters to get a sound unique to your project. I have a basic understanding of music and spent hours experimenting with the almost limitless abundance of options and settings. The internal memory banks have 4GB of storage capacity to allow a good level of samples to be stored on the machine. This is great for beginners and seasoned pros alike and will grow with your experience. Overall a flexible powerful drum and sequence machine which is beautifully presented, creative and versatile for use in a variety of different projects. Review: A great little drum machine - This unit has a lot of features and is fun to use. The buttons are a little on the small side and tend to repeat when pressed. But overall a great little drum machine. ## Features - 【INTERACTION UPGRADE, SEAMLESS FUSION】The Donner essential D1 Drum Machine facilitates effortless transitions between finger drumming and step sequencing, enabling unprecedented ease in music production - 【COLOR-CODED UI DESIGN, MORE INTUITIVE USE】Each Essential D1 Beat Maker track boasts a unique color, enhancing your visual memory through repetitive use of the 16 RGB-backlit pads & 4 RGB faders. The LCD screen & 5 tactile endless encoders streamline your workflow, the encoders instantly display parameter values on the screen - 【VERSATILE SOUND CAPABILITIES】The Essential D1 Synthesizer's robust engine lets you create & manipulate sounds in various ways. With 12 tracks, 1-2 exclusive effects per track, 2 send effects (Delay + Reverb), and a Master Channel Compressor, your sonic creativity knows no bounds - 【PROFESSIONAL SOUNDS & PATTERNS】Partnered with Loopmasters, a top sound design label, the Essential D1 offers professional sounds & patterns ideal for electronic, especially House & Techno. Enhance creativity by importing samples via Donner Control software. Its 4GB internal memory holds your sonic gems - 【BEYOND DRUM MACHINE】The Essential D1 midi controller stands alone as a drum machine, integrates seamlessly with B1, expands setups via MIDI I/O, and requires no adapters for effortless creativity ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CDPXHHZR | | Best Sellers Rank | 43,732 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 11 in Drum Machines | | Colour | Multiple (12 unique colors) | | Compatible Devices | PC, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet | | Connector | USB | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (41) | | Date First Available | 7 Aug. 2023 | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Hardware Platform | PC | | Instrument Key | Any | | Item Weight | 620 g | | Item model number | Essential D1 | | Material Type | plastic or synthetic substance | | Mixer Channel Quantity | 12 | | Number of Keyboard Keys | 16 | | Product Dimensions | 27 x 13 x 4.1 cm; 620 g | | Supported Software | music production software | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Donner - **Connectivity technology:** USB - **Model name:** Essential D1 - **Number of keys:** 16 ## Images ![Donner Essential D1 Finger Drum Machine & Step Sequence Combined, Boast Color-Coded UI, 12 Tracks Sample, 16 RGB Beat Pads, 64 Preset Beat Patterns, 5 Endless Encoders, Reverb & Delay Effects - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714n+7OYeCL.jpg) ![Donner Essential D1 Finger Drum Machine & Step Sequence Combined, Boast Color-Coded UI, 12 Tracks Sample, 16 RGB Beat Pads, 64 Preset Beat Patterns, 5 Endless Encoders, Reverb & Delay Effects - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FOM6JG4tL.jpg) ![Donner Essential D1 Finger Drum Machine & Step Sequence Combined, Boast Color-Coded UI, 12 Tracks Sample, 16 RGB Beat Pads, 64 Preset Beat Patterns, 5 Endless Encoders, Reverb & Delay Effects - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FUf7GpvaL.jpg) ![Donner Essential D1 Finger Drum Machine & Step Sequence Combined, Boast Color-Coded UI, 12 Tracks Sample, 16 RGB Beat Pads, 64 Preset Beat Patterns, 5 Endless Encoders, Reverb & Delay Effects - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IK1gP5tQL.jpg) ![Donner Essential D1 Finger Drum Machine & Step Sequence Combined, Boast Color-Coded UI, 12 Tracks Sample, 16 RGB Beat Pads, 64 Preset Beat Patterns, 5 Endless Encoders, Reverb & Delay Effects - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iLsH66VZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful, Joy To Use *by M***C on 23 September 2024* Review for Donner Essential D1 Finger Drum Machine & Step Sequence Combined, Boast Color-Coded UI, 12 Tracks Sample, 16 RGB Beat Pads, 64 Preset Beat Patterns, 5 Endless Encoders, Reverb & Delay Effects I am in the process of setting up a small SOHO recording studio, having assembled some of the key components I was looking for, now sourcing bits of kit to add creativity and automation to the workflow. This is a finger drum and sequencing machine to make creation of drum/percussions sequences as easy as possible. Powered by a DC power adapter and the rear features 3.5mm headphone jack, 3.5mm aux in, MIDI in, MIDI out for controlling either this machine or other MID devices and L/R sound output for monitor speakers. There is also a multi functional USB-C port which serves as a general PC interface to load/backup samples as well as firmware updates. Beautifully presented in an 80s inspired look with coloured lighting for easier location of keys in low lighting and a backlit LCD display allows easy view of settings etc. Great for live use such as a live DJ session or for preparation in a recording scenario. Full control over the sound creation with the various knobs allowing to set ADSR parameters to get a sound unique to your project. I have a basic understanding of music and spent hours experimenting with the almost limitless abundance of options and settings. The internal memory banks have 4GB of storage capacity to allow a good level of samples to be stored on the machine. This is great for beginners and seasoned pros alike and will grow with your experience. Overall a flexible powerful drum and sequence machine which is beautifully presented, creative and versatile for use in a variety of different projects. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great little drum machine *by J***S on 1 August 2025* This unit has a lot of features and is fun to use. The buttons are a little on the small side and tend to repeat when pressed. But overall a great little drum machine. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just right for a beginner. *by A***. on 4 August 2024* This D1 is the revamped and upgraded replacement for Donner’s B1. It is smaller than the B1 width wise and is more intuitive. The enclosed instruction booklet will quickly be redundant-but if you happen to want a more comprehensive detailed book of words the full instructions can be downloaded from Donner. This new model is reasonably easy to use, it has a lot of hands on controls and a few fun features thrown in. I’m a beginner in the world of beat machines, sequencer etc. I didn’t want a machine that was overly simple or one that was so complicated that I would be overwhelmed. The K.O. 2 seemed fiddly and not well laid out. The Circuit Rhythm model was the closest competitor, but lacked an LCD screen and the buttons were all lumped together; four more and it could be used as a chess board. In the end this Donner was an easy winner. It looks as user friendly as it is. Buttons spaced, and their lighting coordinated with that of the faders to make life easier. The Donner also has an LCD screen, small, yes-but so useful until second nature takes over. One small issue with the screen, it only shows the first nine letters of folder titles so it might be difficult to find the one you’re looking for. Another small issue is the wording denoting each buttons’ purpose. It’s quite small and in dim surroundings might be difficult to see. Not an issue once the position of all the buttons have been memorised. I thought they might look good backlit, but changed my mind when I realised the machine would look more like a Christmas decoration. Samples have to be downloaded from the Donner Control App, (which has now been renamed Donner Connect) as the D1 isn’t a sampler. The downloads are mono. For the price that is only to be expected. The output sound is impressive and the 4GB internal storage is a pleasant addition. The touch pads are sensitive and include velocity sensors so they respond quickly and accurately when more volume is required. When I first placed the unit on a flat surface it wobbled, not much but enough to be annoying after not so long. Putting my hand on either end of the unit and twisting (a little) soon put that right. I feel that I’m at the beginning of a journey of not the world of beat machines. I’ve just about mastered the basics but realise I have a long way to go to understand all of this D1’s full capabilities. A journey I’m looking forward to-with a lot of adventures on the way! I love it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Donner Essential D1 Finger Drum Machine & Step Sequence Combined, Boast Color-Coded UI, 12 Tracks Sample, 16 RGB Beat Pads, 64 Preset Beat Patterns, 5 Endless Encoders, Reverb & Delay Effects - Korg - SQ-CABLE6 - 75cm Mini Jack Patch Leads with Two Adaptors - Pack of 6 - Mixed Colours - Analog Bass Synthesizer and Sequencer, Donner B1 Controller with 128 Patterns, Saturation & Delay Effects, LED Display and MIDI IN/OUT --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/645211921-donner-essential-d1-finger-drum-machine-and-step-sequence-combined](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/645211921-donner-essential-d1-finger-drum-machine-and-step-sequence-combined) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-05-31*