GEAR REVIEW

Thom Dunn, band leader of the Roland High Life, staff writer from Wirecutter, whose main guitar since 2003 has been a cherry red Gibson Les Paul Junior Special (affectionately known as Roxie). According to what he comments on the DST-400 guitar, "The action is smooth like butter, and the P90s pickups both compliment and inform my playing style — they have a crisp, clear analog warmth, with the thickness of a humbucker and the bright twang of a single-coil pickup." But Thom recently got a chance to mess around with a Donner Seeker DST-400. Let's watch how a $200 guitar from Donner compares to a Gibson Les Paul. The full review was originally posted on Boingboing.net

Thom Dunn, band leader of the Roland High Life, staff writer from Wirecutter, whose main guitar since 2003 has been a cherry red <a href="https://guitar-compare.com/product/gibson-les-paul-junior-special-p-90-gloss-heritage-cherry-2012/">Gibson Les Paul Junior Special</a> (affectionately known as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PMSd5BI-NM&amp;list=OLAK5uy_m-lu7Yjfv-vtA8V_ubF4eswJSqNQnKrFA&amp;index=4">Roxie</a>). 
According to what he comments on the DST-400 guitar,  "The action is smooth like butter, and the P90s pickups both compliment and inform my playing style — they have a crisp, clear analog warmth, with the thickness of a humbucker and the bright twang of a single-coil pickup." 
But Thom recently got a chance to mess around with a Donner Seeker DST-400. Let's watch how a $200 guitar from Donner compares to a Gibson Les Paul. The full review was originally posted on <a href="https://boingboing.net/2022/07/12/how-a-200-guitar-from-amazon-compares-to-a-gibson-les-paul.html">Boingboing.net</a>
 
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Donner VS. Gibson Les Paul Guitar Tone Comparison

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REVO smart guitar overcomes the barriers of space and time by connecting the teacher, students and musical knowledge all together Anaheim, CA – (April 12, 2023) With a mission of making music more easily accessible to music lovers, Donner, the leading manufacturer of innovative and feature-rich musical instruments, has unveiled a prototype of the innovative REMO during its presence at NAMM 2023. The REVO smart guitar is a revolutionary product for guitar education, for both learners and tutors. Equipped with Donner's engineer's patented DMI pickup system and advanced audio algorithm, the REVO can recognize and display every note played by the player with low latency and high precision. It can provide feedback to the player through its dynamic lighting fretboard while recording it into the Donner Play App synchronously. Guitarists can customize their fretboard notes, chords, scale positions, and colors to help them practice more efficiently and memorize the fretboard. The REVO also overcomes the barriers of space and time by connecting teachers, students, and musical knowledge all together. Whether in the hands of a beginner or an experienced player, with the REVO Guitar, learning, teaching, and sharing become much easier and more efficient. DMI Pickup System Donner's patented DMI Pickup system consists of two pickups - 1 coil pickup with special structure design, coil rounds and magnet by Donner, 1 Donner patented piezo pickup. Up to 99.9% Pickup accuracy, no more than 120 ms delay Fast and accurate dynamic detection, instant feedback, real time playing recording Smart RGB Lighting Fretboard Multi-layer nested construction and highly translucent resin material for clearer display. Chord shapes, pitch names, scale modes and samples of custom licks are all visually presented on the fretboard by variable lighting. 4 light displaying modes for the fun of playing and on-stage performing Remote Teaching and Learning The built-in Bluetooth wireless mode allows the tutor's REVO guitar connecting other guitars, like the students. 1 REVO guitar is able to connect up to10 other REVO guitars. Teaching mode enables the parent to control the lighting that shows up in the child guitars, showing what is the teacher playing on the child guitars. Multiple teaching modes for different teaching scenarios. Connect with Donner Play App You can also set up your REVO guitar directly from the APP that includes 40 free interactive courses, samples of licks, challenging games - all compatible and connected with the smart guitar. Other features Basic Guitar Course: Helps to learn guitar from scratch Donner Play App: Include chords, licks, songs and tools like Tuner, Metronome, Drum Machine Playing Record: Records the music played, and converts it into tablature format Guitar Status Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of the guitar temperature and humidity status, intelligently alerted through the App if the environment is not in good condition Onboard tools: Tuner Metronome Chord sheets Drum machine Hygrometer & thermometer Specifications: Top: A+ Solid Spruce Body: A+ Laminated Mahogany Neck: Tri-Laminate mahogany with two reinforced carbon fiber strips Fret: Steel Round Frets Surface painting with four color finishes Paired with Donner Play APP: Includes chord sheet, lick samples, songs and free courses. Nut Width: 43mm Scale Length: 628mm Pick-up: 1 x Donner patented Coil pickup with strong magnets, 1 x Donner patented piezo pick up Electronics: 1.7'' screen with touch control panel; RGH Lighting fretboard with 128 beads The price and official launch date of REVO Smart Guitar has yet to be announced.

REVO smart guitar overcomes the barriers of space and time by connecting the teacher, students and musical knowledge all together
 
Anaheim, CA – (April 12, 2023) With a mission of making music more easily accessible to music lovers, Donner, the leading manufacturer of innovative and feature-rich musical instruments, has unveiled a prototype of the innovative REMO during its presence at NAMM 2023.
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The REVO smart guitar is a revolutionary product for guitar education, for both learners and tutors. Equipped with Donner's engineer's patented DMI pickup system and advanced audio algorithm, the REVO can recognize and display every note played by the player with low latency and high precision. It can provide feedback to the player through its dynamic lighting fretboard while recording it into the Donner Play App synchronously. Guitarists can customize their fretboard notes, chords, scale positions, and colors to help them practice more efficiently and memorize the fretboard. The REVO also overcomes the barriers of space and time by connecting teachers, students, and musical knowledge all together. Whether in the hands of a beginner or an experienced player, with the REVO Guitar, learning, teaching, and sharing become much easier and more efficient.
 
DMI Pickup System
Donner's patented DMI Pickup system consists of two pickups - 1 coil pickup with special structure design, coil rounds and magnet by Donner, 1 Donner patented piezo pickup.
Up to 99.9% Pickup accuracy, no more than 120 ms delay
Fast and accurate dynamic detection, instant feedback, real time playing recording
 
Smart RGB Lighting Fretboard
Multi-layer nested construction and highly translucent resin material for clearer display.
Chord shapes, pitch names, scale modes and samples of custom licks are all visually presented on the fretboard by variable lighting.
4 light displaying modes for the fun of playing and on-stage performing
 
Remote Teaching and Learning
The built-in Bluetooth wireless mode allows the tutor's REVO guitar connecting other guitars, like the students. 1 REVO guitar is able to connect up to10 other REVO guitars. Teaching mode enables the parent to control the lighting that shows up in the child guitars, showing what is the teacher playing on the child guitars.
Multiple teaching modes for different teaching scenarios.
 
Connect with Donner Play App
You can also set up your REVO guitar directly from the APP that includes 40 free interactive courses, samples of licks, challenging games - all compatible and connected with the smart guitar.
 
Other features
Basic Guitar Course: Helps to learn guitar from scratch
Donner Play App: Include chords, licks, songs and tools like Tuner, Metronome, Drum Machine
Playing Record: Records the music played, and converts it into tablature format
Guitar Status Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of the guitar temperature and humidity status, intelligently alerted through the App if the environment is not in good condition
 
Onboard tools: 
Tuner
Metronome
Chord sheets
Drum machine
Hygrometer &amp; thermometer
 
Specifications:
Top: A+ Solid Spruce
Body: A+ Laminated Mahogany
Neck: Tri-Laminate mahogany with two reinforced carbon fiber strips
Fret: Steel Round Frets
Surface painting with four color finishes
Paired with Donner Play APP: Includes chord sheet, lick samples, songs and free courses.
Nut Width: 43mm
Scale Length: 628mm
Pick-up: 1 x Donner patented Coil pickup with strong magnets, 1 x Donner patented piezo pick up
Electronics: 1.7'' screen with touch control panel; RGH Lighting fretboard with 128 beads
 
The price and official launch date of REVO Smart Guitar has yet to be announced.

NAMM 2023: Donner Unveils the Innovative Product for Music Education

Scott Holder from Digital Drummer has done a detailed review of the Donner DED-200 Pro from appearance, features, controls, performance and sound. Scott says: “DONNER released a mesh-based drum kit in late 2019. At the time, the DED-200 made a splash in the budget e-kit world because of its price and the fact the snare, kick and toms were all mesh. The latest offering is the DED-200 Pro, “pro” being the key in differentiating the new release from the old. The DED-200 Pro is available at two price points. The other difference from the original DED-200 is a change from mesh to rubber for the kick and a significantly expanded module.” Head to Digital Drummer to see the full review. DONNER DED-200 Pro Specifications Drum sound module: DED-200 Pro Drum pads: 1 x 8” snare; 3 x 8” toms Cymbals: 1 x 10” dual-zone, chokeable ride (bow & edge); 1 x 10” dual-zone, chokeable crash (bow & edge) Kick: 1 x 6” upright rubber Hi-hat: controller pedal; 10” single-zone pad No. of kits: 30 Preset; 1 User Songs/practice tracks: 50 No. of instruments (voices/sounds): 450 Trigger parameters: Pitch, Pan, Velocity, Sensitivity, Threshold, Crosstalk, Retrig cancel and Volume. Kit parameters: Reverb (with Bass/Treble and Ambiance settings via knobs on the module face) Click tempo range: 30-250 bpm; 9 beats Pad connection: Wiring harness to ¼” stereo; 1 x ¼” to ¼” stereo Interfaces: USB to Device Outputs: 1 x 1 ⁄8” stereo (headphones); L/R ¼” mono (TS unbalanced) Inputs: 1 ⁄8” stereo Latency: 11.4 ms

Scott Holder from <a href="https://www.digitaldrummermag.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Digital Drummer</a> has done a detailed review of the Donner DED-200 Pro from appearance, features, controls, performance and sound. 
Scott says:
“DONNER released a mesh-based drum kit in late 2019. At the time, the DED-200 made a splash in the budget e-kit world because of its price and the fact the snare, kick and toms were all mesh. The latest offering is the <a href="https://www.donnermusic.com/zh-CN/buy/ded-200-pro" title="DONNER DED-200 Pro">DED-200 Pro</a>, “pro” being the key in differentiating the new release from the old.
The <a href="https://www.donnermusic.com/zh-CN/buy/ded-200-pro" target="_blank" title="DONNER DED-200 Pro" rel="noopener noreferrer">DED-200 Pro</a> is available at two price points.  The other difference from the original DED-200 is a change from mesh to rubber for the kick and a significantly expanded module.”
Head to <a href="https://de.calameo.com/read/004305310df8b0c182ab5?utm_source=sendinblue&amp;utm_campaign=dD_Feb2023&amp;utm_medium=email" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Digital Drummer</a> to see the full review. 
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DONNER DED-200  Pro Specifications 
Drum sound module: DED-200 Pro 
Drum pads: 1 x 8” snare; 3 x 8” toms 
Cymbals: 1 x 10” dual-zone, chokeable ride (bow &amp; edge); 1 x 10” dual-zone, chokeable crash (bow &amp; edge) 
Kick: 1 x 6” upright rubber 
Hi-hat: controller pedal; 10” single-zone pad No. of kits: 30 Preset; 1 User Songs/practice tracks: 50 
No. of instruments (voices/sounds): 450 
Trigger parameters: Pitch, Pan, Velocity, Sensitivity, Threshold, Crosstalk, Retrig cancel and Volume. 
Kit parameters: Reverb (with Bass/Treble and Ambiance settings via knobs on the module face) 
Click tempo range: 30-250 bpm; 9 beats 
Pad connection: Wiring harness to ¼” stereo; 1 x ¼” to ¼” stereo 
Interfaces: USB to Device 
Outputs: 1 x 1 ⁄8” stereo (headphones); L/R ¼” mono (TS unbalanced) 
Inputs: 1 ⁄8” stereo 
Latency: 11.4 ms

The new DONNER ‘flagship’ mesh kit DED-200 Pro

EVENTS

The DST-400 Seeker Series Electric Guitars and the DST-152 Seeker Series Electric Guitars has both been featured in the brand’s NYFW “Peace and Love” themed runway show DONNER X PRIVATE POLICY_NYFW2023_SHOW LOOK WITH ELECTRIC GUITAR DST-152 PHOTO CREDIT: GUANYU LIU SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 — NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Donner, a leading manufacturer of innovative and feature-rich musical instruments, has made its debut appearance teaming with Private Policy to feature Donner’s electric guitars during the New York-based brand’s New York Fashion Week runway show on September 10. With a title of "Noahs Ark" that emphasized the importance of peace and love, Private Policy’s latest collection paired with Donner’s DST-400 Seeker Series Electric Guitars and its DST-152 Seeker Series Electric Guitars, which were held by the models as they walk down the Spring Summer 2023 runway. The NYFW event also featured Donner’s musical instruments in the form of a band setup, including the DJP-1000 Semi Hollow Jazz Guitar with vintage sunburn finish and the HUSH-I Silent Guitar with revolutionary design. This is the first time a musical instrument brand has been featured at New York Fashion Week. “We are so honored to team with Private Policy on their NYFW show,” said Amber Xu, senior marketing manager for Donner. “Private Policy is a young, inventive and passionate brand, just like Donner, which made this partnership seamless.” DONNER X PRIVATE POLICY_NYFW2023_SHOW LOOK WITH ELECTRIC GUITAR DST-400 PHOTO CREDIT: GUANYU LIU On the runway, Donner’s DST-400 Seeker Series Electric Guitar and DST-152 Seeker Series Electric Guitar completed two of the looks. The DST-152 guitar appeared in a cream-white colorway, adding a sexy and retro touch to the model's white halter top and silk skirt ensemble. While the black-and-white DST-400 guitar added to an outfit that embodies the epitome of cool: a hazy patterned black-and-white button-up with slim-fit trousers. Aimed at young and beginner artists, the DST-152 electric guitar comes in 4 different colorways - ice blue, all white, red/black and sunburst. With the layout of well-balanced HSS pickups DST-152 will create a warm and vintage tone that recreates the vintage vibe of rock and roll music back to the 90s. “When we designed the collection, we had the rocker look in mind, effortless and full of attitude, and bringing that free spirit to our interpretation for today,” said Siying Qu of Private Policy. “Therefore, it’s perfect that we can partner with Donner and have not only electric guitars on the runway, but also a full band setup for guests to play. It will be a true music and fashion party." As a young brand in the musical instrument industry, Donner pays additional attention to the voice of young artists & Gen-Z, which makes it easier for them to find connections with brands like Private Policy. Independent artist Jon Dretto, being one of the attendee in the event and no stranger to the Donner’s electric guitar, even made his way behind the runway scenes to test the Donner DST-152 for himself and shared it with his five million followers online. Privacy Policy’s show last weekend channeled a vibe to the 1990s rock culture which has displayed in the brand’s latest season of clothing, creating a seamless integration between the Private Policy collection and Donner’s electric guitars. Donner's participation in this show has brought the Private Policy theme of "Peace & Love" back to its roots. ABOUT DONNER Since 2012, Donner has been committed to creating innovative, enjoyable and aesthetically pleasing musical instruments to both entry-level and advanced musicians. This commitment is what drove Donner to pioneer its mini pedals, which have brought the joy of musical performance to people across the world. Relying on a strong R&D team, Donner’s musical instruments deliver the reflections, ideas and values of the musician. For more information, visit donnerdeal.com. ABOUT PRIVATE POLICYPRIVATE POLICY is a New York-based inclusive brand dedicated to bringing the New York rebellious style and fierce free spirit to the world. Our design process is modeled after newspaper outlets by focusing on one social-political topic each season, such as bringing awareness to enslaved fishermen issues in the SS17 collection, discussing human’s relationship with money in FW19, and uncovering the dark side of American Big Pharma in FW20. With sustainability as the constant pursuit, we believe fashion is our outlet to express diversity, build community and inspire meaningful conversations. We design for people who heart fashion and mind the world. The creative directors, Haoran Li and Siying Qu are nominated as Fashion Group International Rising Star, listed on Forbes China 30 under 30, winners of the GQ China Present award, became finalists of CFDA / VOGUE Fashion Fund in 2019, and recently were announced the winners of Lane Crawford Global Creative Callout 2020. For more information, visit privatepolicyny.com.

The <a href="https://www.donnerdeal.com/collections/electric-guitars/products/donner-dst-400b-electric-guitar-beginner-kit-solid-body-full-size-sunburst-hss-for-starter">DST-400</a> Seeker Series Electric Guitars and the <a href="https://www.donnerdeal.com/collections/electric-guitars/products/donner-electric-guitar-beginner-set-st-type-tortoise-maple-lumber-sunburst-dst-152s">DST-152</a> Seeker Series Electric Guitars has both been featured in the brand’s NYFW “Peace and Love” themed runway show
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
— Donner, a leading manufacturer of innovative and feature-rich musical instruments, has made its debut appearance teaming with Private Policy to feature Donner’s electric guitars during the New York-based brand’s New York Fashion Week runway show on September 10. With a title of "Noahs Ark" that emphasized the importance of peace and love, Private Policy’s latest collection paired with Donner’s DST-400 Seeker Series Electric Guitars and its DST-152 Seeker Series Electric Guitars, which were held by the models as they walk down the Spring Summer 2023 runway. The NYFW event also featured Donner’s musical instruments in the form of a band setup, including the DJP-1000 Semi Hollow Jazz Guitar with vintage sunburn finish and the HUSH-I Silent Guitar with revolutionary design. This is the first time a musical instrument brand has been featured at New York Fashion Week.
“We are so honored to team with Private Policy on their NYFW show,” said Amber Xu, senior marketing manager for Donner. “Private Policy is a young, inventive and passionate brand, just like Donner, which made this partnership seamless.”
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On the runway, Donner’s DST-400 Seeker Series Electric Guitar and DST-152 Seeker Series Electric Guitar completed two of the looks. The DST-152 guitar appeared in a cream-white colorway, adding a sexy and retro touch to the model's white halter top and silk skirt ensemble. While the black-and-white DST-400 guitar added to an outfit that embodies the epitome of cool: a hazy patterned black-and-white button-up with slim-fit trousers. 
Aimed at young and beginner artists, the DST-152 electric guitar comes in 4 different colorways - ice blue, all white, red/black and sunburst. With the layout of well-balanced HSS pickups DST-152 will create a warm and vintage tone that recreates the vintage vibe of rock and roll music back to the 90s.  
“When we designed the collection, we had the rocker look in mind, effortless and full of attitude, and bringing that free spirit to our interpretation for today,” said Siying Qu of Private Policy. “Therefore, it’s perfect that we can partner with Donner and have not only electric guitars on the runway, but also a full band setup for guests to play. It will be a true music and fashion party."
As a young brand in the musical instrument industry, Donner pays additional attention to the voice of young artists &amp; Gen-Z, which makes it easier for them to find connections with brands like Private Policy. Independent artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jondretto/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jon Dretto</a>, being one of the attendee in the event and no stranger to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnRoVMBzdQQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Donner’s electric guitar</a>, even made his way behind the runway scenes to test the Donner DST-152 for himself and shared it with his five million followers online.
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Privacy Policy’s show last weekend channeled a vibe to the 1990s rock culture which has displayed in the brand’s latest season of clothing, creating a seamless integration between the Private Policy collection and Donner’s electric guitars. Donner's participation in this show has brought the Private Policy theme of "Peace &amp; Love" back to its roots.  
 ABOUT DONNER
Since 2012, Donner has been committed to creating innovative, enjoyable and aesthetically pleasing musical instruments to both entry-level and advanced musicians. This commitment is what drove Donner to pioneer its mini pedals, which have brought the joy of musical performance to people across the world. Relying on a strong R&amp;D team, Donner’s musical instruments deliver the reflections, ideas and values of the musician. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.donnerdeal.com/">donnerdeal.com</a>.
ABOUT PRIVATE POLICY PRIVATE POLICY is a New York-based inclusive brand dedicated to bringing the New York rebellious style and fierce free spirit to the world. Our design process is modeled after newspaper outlets by focusing on one social-political topic each season, such as bringing awareness to enslaved fishermen issues in the SS17 collection, discussing human’s relationship with money in FW19, and uncovering the dark side of American Big Pharma in FW20. With sustainability as the constant pursuit, we believe fashion is our outlet to express diversity, build community and inspire meaningful conversations. We design for people who heart fashion and mind the world.
The creative directors, Haoran Li and Siying Qu are nominated as Fashion Group International Rising Star, listed on Forbes China 30 under 30, winners of the GQ China Present award, became finalists of CFDA / VOGUE Fashion Fund in 2019, and recently were announced the winners of Lane Crawford Global Creative Callout 2020. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.privatepolicyny.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">privatepolicyny.com</a>.

DONNER ELECTRIC GUITARS BROUGHT ’90s ROCK TO PRIVATE POLICY NYFW SHOW

Dave Hunter from GuitarPlayer has done a detailed review of the Donner ARENA2000 from appearance, features, controls, performance, and sound. Dave says: "One of the things that impressed me upon unboxing the Arena 2000 was the general robustness of its construction. Given the limited size of the unit’s back panel, Donner has squeezed in an impressive bundle of connectivity options. Amp-wise, the Arena 2000 is packed with a familiar list of vintage classics and popular boutique models. Arena 2000 is a ton of fun and an impressively versatile entry-level amp and effects pedal. " Specifications CONTROLS: Output and XLR levels, five rotary parameter controls, headphone level, value/ preset scrolling knob; three preset/bank foot switches; rocker pedal for volume, wah-wah and expression; myriad touch-screen buttons for parameter selection and editing CONNECTIONS: ¼” input, ¼” and XLR outputs, expression pedal/FS4-5 jack, MIDI in, USB Type-C, Aux In, headphone out, power in POWER: 9V DC at 500mA, power supply included Head to GuitarPlayer to see the full review.

<a href="https://www.guitarplayer.com/author/dave-hunter" target="_self" class="link author__name_link">Dave Hunter</a> from <a href="https://www.guitarplayer.com/reviews/donner-arena-2000-amp-and-effects-pedal-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GuitarPlayer</a> has done a detailed review of the Donner ARENA2000 from appearance, features, controls, performance, and sound. 
Dave says: 
"One of the things that impressed me upon unboxing the Arena 2000 was the general robustness of its construction.  Given the limited size of the unit’s back panel, Donner has squeezed in an impressive bundle of connectivity options. Amp-wise, the Arena 2000 is packed with a familiar list of vintage classics and popular boutique models. Arena 2000 is a ton of fun and an impressively versatile entry-level amp and effects pedal. " 
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CONTROLS: Output and XLR levels, five rotary parameter controls, headphone level, value/ preset scrolling knob; three preset/bank foot switches; rocker pedal for volume, wah-wah and expression; myriad touch-screen buttons for parameter selection and editing</li>
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CONNECTIONS: ¼” input, ¼” and XLR outputs, expression pedal/FS4-5 jack, MIDI in, USB Type-C, Aux In, headphone out, power in</li>
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POWER: 9V DC at 500mA, power supply included</li>
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Head to <a href="https://www.guitarplayer.com/reviews/donner-arena-2000-amp-and-effects-pedal-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GuitarPlayer</a> to see the full review.

Donner Arena 2000 Amp and Effects Pedal Review by Dave Hunter from GuitarPlayer

The Donner DMK-25 Pro is a new mini MIDI controller from a brand that is gaining some steam in my eyes: Donner. Over the last few months, I have been relentless in reviews, and the latest keyboard I’ve got my hands on is the DMK25 PRO. In this review of the DMK-25, I will give my honest thoughts about it and compare it with a few heavy hitters, such as the Akai Mini and the Nektar Mini series. Before this controller, I wasn’t super familiar with Donner MIDI controllers, but I have had experience with their digital pianos, which I find pretty underrated. My quick thoughts on the Donner DMK-25 Pro are that it greatly exceeded my expectations. It delivered from the build quality to the workflow inside Cubase (my DAW of choice). *I’ve had about one month of playing with a reviewing the DMK-25 Pro, and this review is entirely unbiased. The DMK-25 is a mini MIDI controller aimed at beginner-level producers, but I’ve discovered this mainly due to its price point and smaller keys. I’ll dive deeper into this later in the review, but one thing is clear: The DMK-25 Pro is a legitimate challenger to all heavy-hitting mini controllers on the market. One thing that I want to point out is that the USB for this keyboard is USB-C. This is becoming common, but if you’re used to the older ports, you will want to pick up a couple of these cables. Pros Durable build Responsive drum pads Keys play reasonably well Lightweight More features than most other mini controllers 40 Free courses included Inexpensive Easy to use and setup Plug and play with all major DAWs Customer support – one of the best customer support teams – If something isn’t working correctly, their team is quick and accommodating, from what everyone has said. Cons It has mini keys Velocity sensitivity isn’t always perfect Specs 8 Velocity-sensitive back-lit pads Mini keys Pitch bend Modulation strips Four assignable knobs Six transport buttons on the front of the keyboard Weight .68kg 40 free lessons included Works with all major DAWs Workflow The biggest selling point to the Donner DMK 25-Pro is the workflow. With transport controls, major daw compatability, and playable keys, theres’ not many other options that compete with the DMK25 Pro when it comes to workflow. Build/Design The build and design of this mini controller put the DMK 25 Pro above most of the other options at this price point. Most mini-controllers could be more durable. This controller is surprisingly durable and doesn’t feel as cheap as others. Keys The keys play far better than I had expected. They are not as stiff as other options, allowing you to lay down chords and simple bass licks for beats. Do I Recommend This Keyboard? I recommend the DMK 25 Pro to anyone looking for a change of pace. It’s cheap, easy to use, and gives you some extra durability that you don’t typically find at its price point. VS The Akai MK3 The Akai Mini MK3 is arguably the most iconic mini controller option on the market, and for a good reason: It’s reliable, affordable, and gets the job done. With that being said, it only has a few bells and whistles. The DMK 25 Pro has transport controls in the middle of the keyboard. This is an excellent placement. You also are given a transpose button with the DMK 25 Pro, which the MK3 lacks. Upon initial review, I didn’t imagine saying this, but I would put the DMK 25 Pro on the same level as the Mini MK3, one of my favorite picks for this price point. Vs. Arturia Mini Keylab Comparing this with the Mini Keylab by Arturia, both keyboards do their job well. They both allow you to make music quickly and at a relatively low price. That being said, the build quality of the Donner felt better than the Mini Keylab, which caught me off, guard. I’ve always been a HUGE fan of the quality of Arturia keyboards, so this is a big win. VS. Novation Launch Key Mini The Novation Launchkey Mini is my favorite mini controller on the market due to its 16 pads, low-price point, and bundled software. I want to say that the Donner DMK 25 Pro competes with this keyboard, which is a significant win again. Again, the build quality of the Donner seems to be top-notch again. Would I Recommend The DMK-25 Pro? After spending a month with this keyboard, I recommend checking it out, especially if you’re looking for something cheap that isn’t your classic MK3. It also has an excellent design that is distinguishable from all other options on the market. The DMK 25 Pro by Donner is worth serious thought if you’re looking for a mini MIDI controller. It is nice to recommend a product for a price point that one or two brands have controlled mainly for as long as I can remember. reviewed by Chris Senner Chris Senner is a passionate keyboardist, songwriter & blogger from Milwaukee, WI. He's toured the country with Vinyl Theatre & now has developed a passion for writing about all things keyboards. To find out more keyboard reviews from Chris, go to Keyboardkraze for more.

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The Donner DMK-25 Pro is a new<a href="https://keyboardkraze.com/best-mini-midi-controllers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mini MIDI controller</a> from a brand that is gaining some steam in my eyes: Donner. Over the last few months, I have been relentless in reviews, and the latest keyboard I’ve got my hands on is the DMK25 PRO. 
In this review of the DMK-25, I will give my honest thoughts about it and compare it with a few heavy hitters, such as the Akai Mini and the Nektar Mini series. Before this controller, I wasn’t super familiar with Donner MIDI controllers, but I have had experience with their digital pianos, which I find pretty underrated.
My quick thoughts on the Donner DMK-25 Pro are that it greatly exceeded my expectations. It delivered from the build quality to the workflow inside Cubase (my DAW of choice). 
*I’ve had about one month of playing with a reviewing the DMK-25 Pro, and this review is entirely unbiased.
The DMK-25 is a mini MIDI controller aimed at beginner-level producers, but I’ve discovered this mainly due to its price point and smaller keys.
I’ll dive deeper into this later in the review, but one thing is clear: The DMK-25 Pro is a legitimate challenger to all heavy-hitting mini controllers on the market.
One thing that I want to point out is that the USB for this keyboard is USB-C. This is becoming common, but if you’re used to the older ports, you will want to pick up a couple of these cables.
<h2>Pros</h2>
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<li>Durable build</li>
<li>Responsive drum pads</li>
<li>Keys play reasonably well</li>
<li>Lightweight</li>
<li>More features than most other mini controllers</li>
<li>40 Free courses included</li>
<li>Inexpensive</li>
<li>Easy to use and setup</li>
<li>Plug and play with all major DAWs</li>
<li>Customer support – one of the best customer support teams – If something isn’t working correctly, their team is quick and accommodating, from what everyone has said.</li>
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<h2>Cons</h2>
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<li>It has mini keys</li>
<li>Velocity sensitivity isn’t always perfect</li>
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<h2>Specs</h2>
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<li>8 Velocity-sensitive back-lit pads</li>
<li>Mini keys</li>
<li>Pitch bend</li>
<li>Modulation strips</li>
<li>Four assignable knobs</li>
<li>Six transport buttons on the front of the keyboard</li>
<li>Weight .68kg</li>
<li>40 free lessons included</li>
<li>Works with all major DAWs</li>
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<h2>Workflow</h2>
The biggest selling point to the Donner DMK 25-Pro is the workflow. With transport controls, major daw compatability, and playable keys, theres’ not many other options that compete with the DMK25 Pro when it comes to workflow.
<h2>Build/Design</h2>
The build and design of this mini controller put the DMK 25 Pro above most of the other options at this price point. Most mini-controllers could be more durable. This controller is surprisingly durable and doesn’t feel as cheap as others.
<h2>Keys</h2>
The keys play far better than I had expected. They are not as stiff as other options, allowing you to lay down chords and simple bass licks for beats.
<h2>Do I Recommend This Keyboard?</h2>
I recommend the DMK 25 Pro to anyone looking for a change of pace. It’s cheap, easy to use, and gives you some extra durability that you don’t typically find at its price point.
<h2>VS The Akai MK3</h2>
The Akai Mini MK3 is arguably the most iconic mini controller option on the market, and for a good reason: It’s reliable, affordable, and gets the job done. With that being said, it only has a few bells and whistles.
The DMK 25 Pro has transport controls in the middle of the keyboard. This is an excellent placement. You also are given a transpose button with the DMK 25 Pro, which the MK3 lacks. 
Upon initial review, I didn’t imagine saying this, but I would put the DMK 25 Pro on the same level as the Mini MK3, one of my favorite picks for this price point.
<h2>Vs. Arturia Mini Keylab</h2>
Comparing this with the Mini Keylab by Arturia, both keyboards do their job well. They both allow you to make music quickly and at a relatively low price.
That being said, the build quality of the Donner felt better than the Mini Keylab, which caught me off, guard. I’ve always been a HUGE fan of the quality of Arturia keyboards, so this is a big win.
<h2>VS. Novation Launch Key Mini</h2>
The Novation Launchkey Mini is my favorite mini controller on the market due to its 16 pads, low-price point, and bundled software. 
I want to say that the Donner DMK 25 Pro competes with this keyboard, which is a significant win again. Again, the build quality of the Donner seems to be top-notch again.
<h2>Would I Recommend The DMK-25 Pro?</h2>
After spending a month with this keyboard, I recommend checking it out, especially if you’re looking for something cheap that isn’t your classic MK3.
It also has an excellent design that is distinguishable from all other options on the market.
The DMK 25 Pro by Donner is worth serious thought if you’re looking for a mini MIDI controller. It is nice to recommend a product for a price point that one or two brands have controlled mainly for as long as I can remember.
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Donner DMK-25 Pro – A New Contender?

TWS TRUE WIRELESS EARPHONES - UNDER $50 FOUR STARS - The Donner Dobuds One has great sound, a comfortable fit, Active Noise Cancelling, app support, and good call quality for just $50. If only video playback was more on point. Donner Dobuds One specs and features: Bluetooth 5.2 with AAC codec ‘Waterproof’ 5,5 - 8 hours listening on a single charge (ANC on/off) Charging case can recharge earpieces fully 3 times Comes with 5 sets of ear tips, USB-C cable, English manual $50 - Check latest price on Amazon US Comes with 20% launch discount, try out code DONNEREB for extra 10% off Below this Donner Dobuds One review, you will find comparisons of the Donner Dobuds One vs FiiTii HifiAir, Earfun Air Pro 2, and OnePlus Nord Buds. All reviews on Scarbir.com are unsponsored and honest. You can support his research by buying via the links on this site. You can also support him via PayPal. <3 DESIGN, COMFORT AND BATTERY LIFE The charging case of the Donner Dobuds One scratches easily and looks worn out rapidly. There - that's one of the biggest issues with the Donner DoBods One right out of the way. The lid on the case feels a little loose and it doesn't support wireless charging, but other than that it's pretty convenient. It's thin enough to carry in a jeans pocket, has three LED-lights that indicate the remaining case battery and it can recharge the earbuds three times fully before it needs new power via USB-C itself. The earbuds look more polished, available in black, light green, or white. They combine a plastic stem with a shiny triangular touch panel in the same color, and the earpieces are of the oval kind you put diagonally in your ears. The oval parts combine a snug fit and are comfortable to wear for hours - in medium-sized ears, anyway. To grant you the best fit, the Dobuds comes with five sizes of ear tips - more than the usual three. The battery life on the Dobuds One is solid, delivering around 5,5 hours of playtime with ANC on, and up to 8 hours with Active Noise Cancelling turned off. Two things of note, sadly: there's no official waterproof rating - although Donner states the earbuds are waterproof, and they do indeed survive a light rainfall. Also, even when you're playing music, the subtle LED-lights in the touch panels keeps on blinking, which is annoying in the dark. CONTROLS AND CONNECTIVITY The Donner Dobuds One responds to your input on the touch panel with slight clicks. These clicks aren't too loud, but could fire faster. Happily, all important controls are available on the earbuds: Double-tap L or R to play/pause Tap R to increase volume Tap L to decrease it Hold R to skip to the next song Hold L to return a song Triple-tap R to switch between ANC on, Transparency mode, ANC off Triple-tap L to activate the voice assistant You can change the controls to your liking with the free Donner app. Assign the Gaming mode to one of the double-taps and literally ALL possibilities of these earbuds are within reach. You'll need it, as the gaming mode is used to improve synchronization in videos as well. Connectivity is good, as the earbuds pair and connect quickly and keep a stable Bluetooth signal up to 10 meters away from your device. CALLS, MOVIES AND GAMES It's nice that the Donner Dobuds One has a gaming mode, which speeds up the sound effects decently with the action you see on the screen - although not as flawless as on the SoundPEATS Mini Pro or Air3 Pro. It's unfortunate that you need to activate the gaming mode every time to have flawless video playback on iPhone. Without the gaming mode, audio and video don't align in Instagram and Twitter videos - an outdated performance. Playback does work well on YouTube and other streaming services, however. Audio-video synchronization are on point on Android phones as well. It's doable to take a phone or video call with this Donner. Your voice is loud enough and has a nice fullness to it. Noise around you, whether it's door slams, accelerating vehicles, or even a distant ambulance siren, stay in the background while you talk, and don't overrule your voice - although they do make your voice a bit more muffled. Wind noise is the usual enemy to the call clarity. APP SUPPORT OF DONNER DOBUDS ONE Donner may be a newcomer to the world of wireless earbuds, but its debut already has full free app support for iPhone and Android. The Donner Control app connects to the earbuds without problems, works easily and has some useful features: Check the battery level of both earbuds Switch between ANC, Normal and Transparency mode ANC options: choose between Commute, Indoor, Outdoor or a custom level of noise reduction Change controls for single, double and long taps (De)activate the game mode Reduce the maximum volume level of the earbuds Activate Auto Off function, shutting the earbuds down after 30 minutes of not using them Choose between 6 equalizer presets Create, add and select multiple equalizers of your own The app is quick to connect and easy to understand Add the Game Mode here and you'll have all controls on the earbuds This does look a lot like Soundcore's app, doesn't it? Despite the many options, the ANC options don't do much at all - see the ANC part of this review. The equalizer select screen looks a lot like Soundcore's app... but its equalizers aren't as thorough - they mainly make the sound more fuzzy; fuller in a bad way. All in all, the app is a useful addition to the Dobuds One. ANC NOISE CANCELLING OF DOBUDS ONE You can adjust the noise reduction from the app, but it doesn't change much The Active Noise Cancelling on the Donner Dobuds One is adequate but could be better. It can help you reduce the volume of your surroundings, but even when you're listening to music, you're likely to still hear brighter surrounding noise, like accelerating scooters or a vacuum cleaner in the office. Background sounds are filtered better, with electronic and static humming heavily reduced in volume, and mid-tones like chatter and writing in your keyboard, are also noticeably softened. With the app, you can set the ANC function to either Commute, Indoor, Outdoor, or even adjust it manually - but it's very hard to pinpoint the differences between them - if there are any. The Transparency mode doesn't really add much, as the Normal and even ANC mode still passthrough some sounds. With the Transparency mode, brighter tones and sound effects in your area are heavily boosted and are definitely clearer, but it's still hard to speak with others while you listen music (also on low volume). It does let you hear and locate traffic easily, but there may be too much wind noise to use the function in traffic. Happily, you can turn off the ANC from the earbuds as well, removing the wind noise that is audible in the two other settings. As switching between the functions is confirmed by beeps that are pretty much alike, the wind noise is THE giveaway to announce the function you're in. SOUND QUALITY OF DONNER DOBUDS ONE 'Balanced armature inside!' It's the biggest selling point on the Amazon listing or the packaging from the Donner Dobuds One. It's not what you think. The Dobuds has lifted lows. Lower mid-tones, like darker electronic tones and drums, are quite boosted and give the sound a warm character. The mid-bass has a full, strong and deep thump that can be a little muddy, but it's not too aggressive. On top, the sub-bass can rumble heavy, deep, and loose. The bass has more power than tightness, but it's a fun performer. In the higher frequencies, female and higher male vocals are put somewhat forward to counter the boosted lower tones, and they sound clear and centric, but also come with some sibilance: hissy sss-tones. Cymbals and claps also sound a bit splashy. While Donner is proud of its Balanced armature and also promotes its Hybrid Dual Drivers on the box, they aren't really used to up the clarity in the sound. Things never get too bright and never become too sharp. However, you need a bit of volume to bring out the higher frequencies and ditch the closed-in sound that the Dobuds has on lower volume levels. Volume helps to separate instruments from each other, reveal texture and naturalness on snare drums, guitars, and other acoustic instruments, and provide vocals with more presence and nuances. Otherwise unnoticed, there's now good left-right separation too. That said, the Donner sounds a bit closed-in, or intimate, if you want to go for a more romantic word. A thing to note, is that the maximum volume level isn't as high as most competitors. There should be enough volume for most people, and it's definitely not as restricted as the recently reviewed FiiTii HifiAir, but some may still want it louder. The Donner Dobuds One can go very soft though, and as the lower tones prevail on the softer levels, this TWS is suitable for easy background listening, as well as capable of delivering a fun, warm sound on higher volumes. DONNER DOBUDS ONE COMPARISONS DONNER DOBUDS ONE VS FIITII HIFIAIR Another newcomer with decent Active Noise Cancelling and a great feature set is the FiiTii HifiAir. Both have a warm-balanced sound signature, with strongly boosted mid-bass and lower-mids. The Dobuds does it better. Its vocals and (upper) mids instruments sound clearer and more natural, less metallic than on the HifiAir. The Donner has a fuller yet smoother bass, while the FiiTii shows more bass depth and has a heavier and looser rumble. In features, both have solid battery life and all controls on the earbuds, while the FiiTii adds a splendid IPX7 waterproof rating and better synchronization between audio and video. The Dobuds One has app support to let you alter the controls, and can go louder. FiiTii HifiAir by Mifo review ($50) DONNER DOBUDS ONE VS EARFUN AIR PRO 2 Available for a little more than 50 dollars, the Earfun Air Pro 2 throws in stronger Active Noise Cancelling, flawless video synchronization, and an IPX5 waterproof rating on top of Donner's features. It may not have app support, but the Earfun does have all important controls on the earbuds - including a gaming mode. The Donner sounds more ‘fun’, with a stronger mid-bass thump, deeper sub-bass, and further boosted lower-mids. It rolls off treble earlier. The Earfun has a cleaner presentation, by positioning vocals and instruments more precisely. It also puts the center-mids (guitars, piano play, 'regular' vocals) more into the spotlight, helping to make a more natural sound. Earfun Air Pro 2 review ($60) DONNER DOBUDS ONE VS SOUNDCORE LIFE A3I Who needs stems anyway? Right above the 50 dollars mark, the Soundcore Life A3i has stronger Active Noise Cancelling and longer battery life, but without the typical earphone stems. While its round earpieces aren't as easy to fit as the Dobuds One, the Soundcore has an IPX5 waterproof rating and actual buttons so you can operate them with sweaty or cold fingers. Soundcore's app is more usable as well, letting your choose from more and mostly better equalizers. Out of the box, the Life A3i has a more (!) bulbous sub-bass rumble, and a punchier and more textured mid-bass. The DoBuds One has a fuller mid-bass. The Soundcore places vocals more forward and pushes upper-mids further than the Dobuds One, which in turn presents center-mids a little more natural. The Soundcore doesn't have a gaming mode, but at least it doesn't need one to play videos effortless. Soundcore Life A3i review ($60) DONNER DOBUDS ONE VS ONEPLUS NORD BUDS If acceptable (but not-groundbreaking) Active Noise Cancelling isn't your main concern, it's worth to take a look at the $40-50 OnePlus Nord Buds as well. The OnePlus is great for phone and video calls, boast an IP55 waterproof rating, and offers better video playback. When it comes to sound, the Donner has far more boosted bass and lower-mids, while it also rolls off highs earlier, creating a bassier and warmer sound. The OnePlus mid-bass has a quicker pacing, and its sound is airier. Its extended treble makes vocals and brighter instruments reach higher notes easier, and along with its openness, it makes the OnePlus more engaging for classical pieces - but the Donner is more versatile. OnePlus Nord Buds review ($40) VERDICT The Donner Dobuds One has great sound, a comfortable fit, Active Noise Cancelling, app support, and good call quality for just $50. iPhone users should be aware they will have to activate the gaming mode as standard to get good video playback. FOUR STARS - GOOD

Donner Dobuds One review: Allround ANC earbuds under $50

Simon Morgan from KillerGuitarRigs has done a detailed review of the Donner DST-400 from appearance, features, controls, performance and sound. Simon says: "We were once again impressed by the quality of the fit and finish. It arrived in a well protected box, and every component of the guitar was individually padded with Styrofoam to ensure safety during shipping. It even came wrapped up in a (lightly) padded gig bag." Donner DST-400 is the flagship model in Donner's DST lineup. Donner did provide Killerguitarrigs' editorial team with a guitar for this review, but all thoughts and opinions of the guitar are their own. Head to KillerGuitarRigs to see the full review.

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Simon says:
"We were once again impressed by the quality of the fit and finish. It arrived in a well protected box, and every component of the guitar was individually padded with Styrofoam to ensure safety during shipping. It even came wrapped up in a (lightly) padded gig bag."
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Donner-Electric-Guitar-Stratocaster-Beginner/dp/B095LTLD3T?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=kgitrig-20&amp;linkId=5894d3994bff29581d970fdff75e7f17&amp;language=es_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-geniuslink="//buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=127825&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FDonner-Electric-Guitar-Stratocaster-Beginner%2Fdp%2FB095LTLD3T%3F%26linkCode%3Dll1%26tag%3Dkgitrig-20%26linkId%3D5894d3994bff29581d970fdff75e7f17%26language%3Des_US%26ref_%3Das_li_ss_tl&amp;dtb=1">Donner DST-400</a> is the flagship model in Donner's DST lineup. Donner did provide Killerguitarrigs' editorial team with a guitar for this review, but all thoughts and opinions of the guitar are their own.
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Donner DST-400 Review by Simon Morgan from KillerGuitarRigs

The Donner Circle Looper scored high acclaim from Guitar World’s Chris Gill, who awarded the riff machine the “Gold Award” for performance in the August issue, 2022. “...the Circle Looper is a stereo multi-track looper that provides 160 minutes of total recording time, 100 rhythm patterns and 40 memory locations. The pedal is designed to be very easy to use while still offering impressive capabilities for performance, recording and practice. ” Wrote Chris Gill. Grab the 2022 August issue of Guitar World for Gill’s full review.

The Donner Circle Looper scored high acclaim from Guitar World’s Chris Gill, who awarded the riff machine the “Gold Award” for performance in the August issue, 2022.
“...the Circle Looper is a stereo multi-track looper that provides 160 minutes of total recording time, 100 rhythm patterns and 40 memory locations. The pedal is designed to be very easy to use while still offering impressive capabilities for performance, recording and practice. ” Wrote Chris Gill.
Grab the 2022 August issue of Guitar World for Gill’s full review. 
 
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Donner Circle Looper pedal wins Guitar World's ‘GOLD AWARD’ for performance

The Donner DDP-80 digital piano, some would call it an “electric piano,” is a good choice for those who are looking for an affordable and reliable digital piano. It has all the features that you would expect from a digital piano, and it is effortless to use. "I think it’s fair to say that the Donner DDP-80 digital piano is a good choice for beginners and experienced players alike. It is undoubtedly more affordable than an actual piano but still allows you to practice and play without worrying too much about technical challenges." wrote Christopher Isak from Tech Acute. Head to the full review on Tech Acute to see why Donner DDP-80 digital piano is a good choice for beginners and experienced players alike.

The Donner DDP-80 digital piano, some would call it an “electric piano,” is a good choice for those who are looking for an affordable and reliable digital piano. It has all the features that you would expect from a digital piano, and it is effortless to use. 
"I think it’s fair to say that the Donner DDP-80 digital piano is a good choice for beginners and experienced players alike. It is undoubtedly more affordable than an actual piano but still allows you to practice and play without worrying too much about technical challenges." wrote Christopher Isak from Tech Acute.  
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Play like Thunder on the Donner DDP-80 Digital Piano [Review]

With all of the options available in today’s e-piano market, finding a sweet spot between features and affordability can be tricky. Luckily Donner, a relatively smaller and newer company, unveiled a new option for those of us looking for a full-scale piano, but with limited space. The Donner DDP-80 sports 88 fully weighted keys across an all wooden facade. Donner gave us the opportunity to try its new DDP-80 piano for ourselves, and as you’ll continue to read below, it certainly exceeded all of our expectations. "In conclusion, as a relatively new company, Donner definitely blew us away with the DDP-80 piano. Between its sound, included extras, and versatility, we’d consider this a must-buy for anyone looking for a budget e-piano. Because of all of this, the DDP-80 easily earns our Gold Medal approval. To get the Donner DDP-80 piano for yourself, use the links below, and to learn more about DDP-80, click here for all the information you can find." Concluded Jimmy Byrne form All things Gear. To find out why the Donner DDP-80 digital piano earns their Gold Medal approval, go to All things Gear for the full review.

With all of the <a href="http://allthingsgear.com/best-digital-pianos/">options available</a> in today’s e-piano market, finding a sweet spot between features and affordability can be tricky. Luckily <a href="https://www.donnerdeal.com/">Donner</a>, a relatively smaller and newer company, unveiled a new option for those of us looking for a full-scale piano, but with limited space. The <a href="https://www.donnerdeal.com/">Donner</a> DDP-80 sports 88 fully weighted keys across an all wooden facade. <a href="https://www.donnerdeal.com/">Donner</a> gave us the opportunity to try its new DDP-80 piano for ourselves, and as you’ll continue to read below, it certainly exceeded all of our expectations.
 
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"In conclusion, as a relatively new company, <a href="https://www.donnerdeal.com/">Donner</a> definitely blew us away with the DDP-80 piano. Between its sound, included extras, and versatility, we’d consider this a must-buy for anyone looking for a budget e-piano. Because of all of this, the DDP-80 easily earns our Gold Medal approval. To get the Donner DDP-80 piano for yourself, use the links below, and to learn more about DDP-80, <a href="https://www.donnerdeal.com/products/donner-ddp-80-88-key-full-weighted-wood-colored-grill-digital-piano?utm_source=designmilk&amp;utm_medium=review&amp;utm_campaign=prjake&amp;utm_id=ddp-80&amp;utm_term=walmart&amp;utm_content=feature">click here</a> for all the information you can find." Concluded Jimmy Byrne form All things Gear.
To find out why the <a href="https://www.donnerdeal.com/">Donner</a> DDP-80 digital piano earns their Gold Medal approval, go to <a href="https://allthingsgear.com/donner-ddp-80-review/" title="donner-ddp-80-review">All things Gear</a> for the full review.

Donner DDP-80 review: One of the top budget electric pianos

Most guitarists, myself included, daydream of a rig comprised of high-end instruments, including, of course, some vintage war-horses. We walk into a guitar store with the reverence of an art student entering the Louvre in Paris; each instrument represents an expression of form and potential that resonates deeply within. Unfortunately, most of us can’t afford to indulge our guitar fantasies to the extent we’d like. Laying out thousands of dollars for a top-quality guitar is, for most players, a once or twice in a lifetime experience, if that. Luckily, there are affordable musical instruments on the market today that deliver great tone, looks, and playability for a price that won’t have you playing the blues. One of these is the Donner DST 400 Electric Guitar. "The Donner electric guitar solid body DST 400 is a great inexpensive guitar ideal for beginners and more experienced or professional musicians on a budget or looking for a modification project. With its electric guitar solid alder body, c shaped neck profile, and H-H-S pickup configuration, this guitar delivers tone and playability you’d expect from a significantly more expensive ax." concluded Fabian Zelenski from Guitar Top Review. Head to Guitar Top Review to see why Donner DST 400 Electric Guitar delivers tone and playability you’d expect from a significantly more expensive ax.

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Most guitarists, myself included, daydream of a rig comprised of high-end instruments, including, of course, some vintage war-horses. We walk into a guitar store with the reverence of an art student entering the Louvre in Paris; each instrument represents an expression of form and potential that resonates deeply within.
Unfortunately, most of us can’t afford to indulge our guitar fantasies to the extent we’d like. Laying out thousands of dollars for a top-quality guitar is, for most players, a once or twice in a lifetime experience, if that.
Luckily, there are affordable musical instruments on the market today that deliver great tone, looks, and playability for a price that won’t have you playing the blues. One of these is the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1794713&amp;u=2581419&amp;m=111907&amp;urllink=www%2Edonnerdeal%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Felectric%2Dguitars%2Fproducts%2Fdonner%2Ddst%2D400b%2Delectric%2Dguitar%2Dbeginner%2Dkit%2Dsolid%2Dbody%2Dfull%2Dsize%2Dsunburst%2Dhss%2Dfor%2Dstarter%3Fvariant%3D41007336980653&amp;afftrack=" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Donner DST 400</a> Electric Guitar.
"The Donner electric guitar solid body DST 400 is a great inexpensive guitar ideal for beginners and more experienced or professional musicians on a budget or looking for a modification project.
With its electric guitar solid alder body, c shaped neck profile, and H-H-S pickup configuration, this guitar delivers tone and playability you’d expect from a significantly more expensive ax." concluded Fabian Zelenski from Guitar Top Review.
Head to <a href="https://guitartopreview.com/donner-dst-400-review/">Guitar Top Review</a> to see why Donner DST 400 Electric Guitar delivers tone and playability you’d expect from a significantly more expensive ax.