Have I been sleeping on Donner products? I’ve never seen these products being covered in Synth magazines/forums like MusicRadar or SoS, Elektronauts etc. This acid box looks and sounds great!
@dankeplace
Жыл бұрын
The Donner Kebab is what you need @ 3am.
@thomasfonager6986
Жыл бұрын
The Donner Cut?
@TJ-hs1qm
Жыл бұрын
just got the b1 distorted it sounds better and beefier than my other RE-303, love it 😊
@EchoKraft
7 ай бұрын
Great video! Love it I bought it on sale on Black Friday for$90.00 US!
@RD-qn4gt
Жыл бұрын
The start of this is King!
@MilesAwayOfficial
Жыл бұрын
Great video Starsky! I've got the Behringer TD-3, am I crazy thinking this sounds quite different? Perhaps just the effects.
@INFINITYREALM
Жыл бұрын
I like how the sequencer is easy to use. I wish Behringer had made a more intuitive modern sequencer on there emulation. Sound doesn't seem that impressive though but I'm sure it can sing, especially with effects. Waiting to get an Avalon eventually. Thanks for your reviews, and loved the comedy bit!
@marsmediapro
Жыл бұрын
Wow! This is a surprise; I wonder who makes this little beast? Intro had me rolling on the floor for the imagery, tee hee.... Thanks for sharing!
@K.KILLORAN
6 ай бұрын
A Josh Wink reference. Been a while since I thought about him.
@Reg-Edit
Жыл бұрын
I like this, does the job and the display makes life easy Great review 😎🖐
@djjuno106
Жыл бұрын
I owned a tb303 may years ago and got rid of it when many did and bought the Novation bass station …but then sold it then bought the behringer td3 and out of all the similar vsts /hardware this donner sounds much better ,it’s better designed and the distortion /delay fix sound great too.. I hope donner will do a full synth one day I own a few of there pedals and there cheap but well made
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
I’m quite fond of this. I think it’s fine under the radar, and it’s looks maybe out people off. If it looked like the original so it might get more attention, but it’s interface is so much better.
@gapster77
Жыл бұрын
Best review of this I’ve seen so far👍🏻Interestingly others have moaned about the Delay/Reverb a little, you made it work for you, and it sounded OK to me. It’s an interesting look, not sure it looks modern? Something about it looks dated to me, but it’s very clean and organised, and more stylised than a large portion of the 303 market. I Like the 2 Octave Keyboard, and the way everything lights up in blue. I think they missed a trick with the knob placement though, all that real estate up top, they could have had bigger knobs, like the Master, for the usual suspects, it looks a little crowded to me? Seems like a solid entry into the compact synth arena for Donner, what they serving up next I wonder? Think your average Joe would find more enjoyment buying a Roland Aira Compact T-8 for similar money, it’s a simplified 303/Groovebox, and it’s a lot of fun.
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
Thanks... the delay is quite clever in that it sounds like its got an HP or BP filter so it reduces low frequencies - so it works to add a useful delay simply without muddying things. Simple but effective for a typical acid line.
@mymodularjourney
Жыл бұрын
I loved the intro. Very funny.
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@lars-fenin
Жыл бұрын
the build in delay sounds like the analogue one they also released as their (and a lot of clones) mini stomp box.
@gru_day
6 ай бұрын
I would be great to map those knobs in some MIDI sequencing action.
@andreievkalupniek5717
Жыл бұрын
Great introduction 😅
@pizzagogo6151
Жыл бұрын
Great work Starsky! Higher State! love that track😍while historically the 303 has of course led to many great accidents- but I despise the original 303 sequencer. I really do like Donners sequencer ?they could have almost I have released as hardware sequencer with a”bonus” mono synth included. It’s basic sound seems great & has some great inclusions like effects, so what’s not to like? I’m sure Like many who will see this really don’t need another 303ish mono synth, but ....for the money... it hard not to buy😊. I guess it’s their first synth so good effort & hope Donner has more affordable synths to come!
@atomaalatonal
Жыл бұрын
this company is proned to release a device called DONNER SUMMA
@plutosmoon8349
Жыл бұрын
Hello My Brother Across the Pond. Hope all is well. I wanted to show you a proper thanks & show you that all of us Yanks aren't self important, ignorant, Scabies ridden twats. Just about 98% are. But I just got yhe Donner today from Amazon. I have an acoustic base & mixing board by Donner that are good reliable tools. I'm thanking you because I watched 25 video's on this & you taught me how to do more in your first 5 minutes than all the rest combined. Thank You Brother. I will share your video's & like everything & I already Subscribed. Thanks, Subset From "Happy Face Thrilla" In Orlando, FL
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
Wow superb. That’s so kind .
@JonathanKillstring
Жыл бұрын
This actually looks really dope: I'd been looking at maybe picking up something 303-ish, but was not really looking forward to using the classic sequencer.
@leftmono1016
Жыл бұрын
The classic sequencer is what makes the 303 special. Takes 5 minutes to learn, especially with all the tutorials on KZitem. I promise you it’s well worth the effort. You get some very unexpected results.
@JonathanKillstring
Жыл бұрын
@@leftmono1016 Fair enough! Especially since the entire draw of this kind of hardware (for me) is the promise of a different workflow, different experience. Possibly different results?
@leftmono1016
Жыл бұрын
@@JonathanKillstring - definitely different results! Put in the notes you want, and then mess around with octaves, slides, rests and accents. Endless fun 😀
@thomasfonager6986
Жыл бұрын
Eeh... the Behringer td-3 is a straight clone and costs peanuts!
@JonathanKillstring
Жыл бұрын
@@thomasfonager6986 'tis the one I'd been looking at.
@sodiumlights
Жыл бұрын
as of 28th Dec 2022, just £99 amazon!!
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
Wow… well worth it for that price.!
@GangsterNap
Жыл бұрын
Dying!! Timing is so good 🙂 👑 Aristocratic Charles Idolizes Donner 🍄
@electrosonicnebula
Жыл бұрын
Cool machine. Looks like it also rivals with the original UNO synth which had that two octave keyboard and pretty cool stripped down interface and also sounded great.
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
Yeah its a great little 303 emulation. The original UNO was a much more complex synth all in all with 2 oscillators, but they sit in the same price range. For a synth I'd go with the UNO for a 303 emulation I'd go with this.
@timhope9940
9 ай бұрын
Hi Starsky, love your videos as they are extremely honest. I'm a bit late on the scene with the Donner but I'm looking to purchase a cheap u it to go with my Minibrute SE, is the sequencer on the Donner transposable once it's playing? Thanks, Tim.
@realestatecult3105
Жыл бұрын
If the music videos ever get too boring for you, a future on Dead Ringers beckons...
@user-xk5mw9zr9d
Ай бұрын
How does Donner compare to Behringer 303 clones? Do Behringer clones have ARP option like Donner does?
@andkwiat
Жыл бұрын
What an intro! 😂🎉
@phoenixausderholle3301
Жыл бұрын
Hello,I like your demo and I would know if it is possible to transpose every sequences in midi 5 pin by a keyboard ?a sort a following séquence in keys pressing
@Jimbo386000
Жыл бұрын
I was missing my TD-3, but I hated using it so I didn't wanna buy it back. This however looks much better to use so I might have to buy one...
@Civilian2.0
Жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative. One question, when you select a factory preset, change it, then save it, it overwrites the original preset? I keep reading that it has 128 presets, as well as 128 user preset locations. Slightly confusing.
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
You save them in the user folder. The factory presets ca not be overwritten.
@M1k1haus
Жыл бұрын
It's missing the 303 style sequencer. For me any 303 clone should have it, ideally alongside with a normal sequencer for non-masochists.
@d.e.m.p.s.e.y
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm trying to figure out how to program a sequence with gaps, I don't want a not on every one of the 16 steps, how do I program a "blank" step without using the computer?
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
Program a note then just mute it. You can turn them all on/off
@d.e.m.p.s.e.y
Жыл бұрын
@@StarskyCarr awesome thank you!
@clivepotts1273
Жыл бұрын
Hi I'm new to all this but after watching this video (OH THE NOSTALGIA OF THE ACID SQUELCH) I bought the Donner B1 I also have an MPC Live II, my question is can I connect it to my MPC and if so could you please explain, no problem if you done or it's a silly question THANKS
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
Ive not got any MPC, but it depends what you mean by connect it... are you thinking MIDI - if so you should be able to sync them. If you want to sequence it via the MPC that should also be possible (if the MOC can seq external gear). If you mean with an audio input to sample or use FX, you can definitely sample it, but not sure bout FX.
@clivepotts1273
Жыл бұрын
@@StarskyCarr I want to record the b1 in the MPC then add drums to the acid line
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
@@clivepotts1273 Like I say, I've never used on, but they are samplers and are used to sample eternal audio so I don't see why not. You can't tweak the acid line once you've recorded it, but you can definitely record the audio.
@clivepotts1273
Жыл бұрын
@@StarskyCarr ok thank you and thanks for the great videos you do, I'm new to all this synth and midi stuff but I love your videos
@fattyboombatty7736
Жыл бұрын
Nice little box, but why don't the 303 clones have a midi cc implementation?
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
I guess it’s all about cost.
@TJ-hs1qm
Жыл бұрын
Did anyone find out if it's possible to adjust the length of an existing sequence on the device? Say going from 8 to 5 steps for example.
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I thought I’d demo’d that tbh (some stuff gets lost in the edit). But now you’ve asked I’d have to take a look to make sure.
@TJ-hs1qm
Жыл бұрын
@@StarskyCarr it would awesome if could shed some light onto this crucial topic 😆 let's hope they didn't skimp over this feature. thx.
@parismusic3590
Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Seems like the volume is low. I have seen your master all the way up and the wave form does not look like gain is enough. Is there a problem to be aware of ?
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
Thanks... no there's no issue with it - I've probably just recorded it badly!
@parismusic3590
Жыл бұрын
@@StarskyCarr thank you very much.
@middle_pickup
Жыл бұрын
Doesn't sound bad. I think I prefer the Behringer 303 though.
@cwxdaf152
Жыл бұрын
This has been under £100 on Amazon recently, but has crept up to £109 as of today (12/08/2023.) I already have a TD-3 so couldn't justify it but it seems a decent price.
@mobith
Жыл бұрын
wish they would make a 202 clone tbh
@Player-9
7 ай бұрын
I got mine for 100 dollars brand new
@StarskyCarr
7 ай бұрын
Worth every 💵
@Bananskuden
Жыл бұрын
The best 303 clone is the Avalon - though much more expensive and no longer available.
@charlesgreenberg6956
Жыл бұрын
Yehhhhh that's 1000$ 🥲
@kierenmoore3236
Жыл бұрын
Looks like Donner stopped making these … So it should be the 303 of 2050 … 😏☺️
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
They went down to $99 at one point, but they're still developing the software. There's now a song mode, so maybe there will be more on the way.
@m77studio64
Жыл бұрын
2 x 15“ spot for this video. Ok.
@jonnyhead
Жыл бұрын
I mean why?? Novation bass station II second hand around 230 quid, This doesn't even come close.
@HOLLASOUNDS
Жыл бұрын
Roland 303 bassline was a flop originally but that is why it became so widely used in electronic music because they where sold off cheap to get rid of them end ended up in the hands of alot of low budget artists of the time.
@leftmono1016
Жыл бұрын
Mate of mine used to sell them back in the day. Couldn’t shift ‘em, just gathered dust in the stock room.
@HOLLASOUNDS
Жыл бұрын
@@leftmono1016 Sounds about right, funny how things change.
@MrTom-Songwriter-Composer
Жыл бұрын
Strange... my comment on this video did not show up here in the list from yesterday.... "destroyed.. by the empire" - (Ben Obi wan Kenobi)
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
Weird there’s nothing in hidden comments (KZitem leave them for approval if there’s something possibly offensive in there).
@MrTom-Songwriter-Composer
Жыл бұрын
@@StarskyCarr No Sir, nothing that could be remotely offensive. I posted that I was really HAPPY that finally you are getting companies to actually send you gear as a content creator. You deserve it. Maybe it was because I put my credentials afterwards, regarding my performance rights organization and the royalty collection management organization that I belong to as songwriter/composer (BMI, Inc / The MLC).. But that is again really not offensive.. very strange. Well... Again... I am glad you are doing so well. Have a great week. - MrTom
@theinfideluk
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant, you had me searching for an old classic which sounded like your 303 line.. found it! - kzitem.info/news/bejne/w6NsymGMf2thppw
@budgreenwood9359
6 ай бұрын
I got mine for £83.00 new from Donner, utter bargain !
@Deepwatermusic
Жыл бұрын
I don’t know. Their digital pianos have been really problematic.
@MOOTANT1
Жыл бұрын
Acid lasted for about 18 months back in the 90s and promptly died a death because the punters didn't like it and the genre began to empty dancefloors as some DJ's played 30 tracks of Acid non-stop in the clubs which to the punter all sounded the exact same and hence the genre started to empty dance floors.. Acid today is nothing but propaganda from manufacturers and boomers still hanging out on Gearspace. I can count on one hand the amount of actually good Acid tracks. The best use of the 303 I have ever heard was Laurent Garniers Choice - Acid Eifel kzitem.info/news/bejne/yIarp2GQrqBlpaA It's subtle. exudes depth and emotion, it means something a lot more than twiggly low brow nonsense. As for you Mr Starsky, I watch many of your videos and I firmly believe you are the son of John Lennon. 😎
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
Haha..my mum went to art college with him… so you never know!! 😂 🪲 although when I was born he was firmly settled across the pond.
@MOOTANT1
Жыл бұрын
@@StarskyCarr . Like Bruce Lee, Lennon was also initiated into MI6 as a super secret agent and was often back In Liverpool on super secret missions. Nice try Lennon..😏
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
@@MOOTANT1 🤵♂️
@lars-fenin
Жыл бұрын
303 was (is) more than acid.... aphex twin, phuture, slimboy fat... etc.. etc
@MrTanukiD
Жыл бұрын
Oh believe me it lasted a whole lot longer than 18 months. I was there on the dancefloor. Well, warehouse floor but....
@RD-qn4gt
Жыл бұрын
lololol
@KingzofSwing
4 ай бұрын
Nah
@pehierre
Жыл бұрын
good review, i wont buy it
@potaxpotax
Жыл бұрын
errrrr that is NOT a donk, my friend
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
haha err..well..the thing is...err... its as donk as it gets! At least I didn't say it was a cowbell.
@potaxpotax
Жыл бұрын
@@StarskyCarr haha fair enough! idea for a video, though: ways to make a donk.
@electrosonicnebula
Жыл бұрын
I've been forced through repeated watching of that funny intro to notice that the king's chair actually has gemstones in it (diamonds?). How preposterous elitist and offensive is that? No so different than the crown itself of course. A fascist regime that's also tacky and ostentatious. I can't believe the popularity of the royal house is at an all time high when the sheer injustice, inequality and legalized kleptocracy it stands for is right now more obvious than ever. In the 90s, the days of Acid, even the right were anti-monarchy since the Economist had a cover saying its time was over and the antichrist Liz Truss was making speeches against it. The monarchy meant to "bring civilization" to "lesser" cultures but has always been the quintessential manifestation of barbarism. Huh, sorry, I've randomly allowed my opinions to resonate unfiltered.
@StarskyCarr
Жыл бұрын
I'm from Liverpool... we don't get it here either! all very strange.
@electrosonicnebula
Жыл бұрын
@@StarskyCarr That makes sense with the nice accent.
@YoungNino2017
10 ай бұрын
I'm thinking of trying one of these... however from what I hear the slides don't sound good and you can't put notes at different octaves like on a 303
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