DONNER Essential B1 Analog Bass Synthesizer And Sequencer User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Donner
Table of Contents
DONNER Essential B1 Analog Bass Synthesizer And Sequencer
Operating System Required
macOS 11.0+
Windows 7 SP1+
Installation
macOS
- Download Donner Control Installer
- Double click
Donner_Control_Setup_For_Mac_V[x.x.x].dmg
and open it - Quit
Donner Control
if it is running before installation - Click
Continue
onIntroduction
page, then clickInstall
to install - Input
User Name
andPassword
in the popup dialogInstaller is trying t o install new software
and clickInstall Software
- Click
Close
to finish
Windows
- Download Donner Control Installer
- Double click
Donner_Control_Setup_For_Win_V[x.x.x].exe
and open it - Quit
Donner Control
if it is running before installation - Select installation mode:
Install for All Users
orInstall for Me
, program installationlanguage
and directory - Select
Create Desktop Shortcut
if needed, clickInstall
and wait installation finished
Running Program
macOS
- Plug in the Power-Cord with Donner B1 and turn the power on
- Connect your B1 and computer with a USB cable
- Click
Launch Pad
in theDock
, findDonner Control
and start it
Windows
- Plug in the Power-Cord with Donner B1 and turn the power on
- Connect your B1 and computer with a USB cable
- Click menu
Start
from your PC, and selectDonner Control
to start the program.
Features
Select Device
The devices page shows all devices and their connected status supported by
Donner Control
-
If there is no green badge at the top right, it indicates that this type of device is available, but this device is not connected at the moment
-
If there is a green badge at the top right, tit indicates that this type of device is connected and operational
Operation Details
The feature of each device is different. The software will display the available features which the device supported
Notice
DO NOT plug out the data cable in MIDI device feature operation page
Go back to devices page first if you want to plug out the data cable
General
Hardware configurations for MIDI device
Configure rules:
MIDI IN Channel
: Range 1 ~ 16MIDI OUT Channel
: Range 1 ~ 16Key Priority
: Options[ Low | High | Last ]
MIDI IN Transpose
: Range -12 ~ 12Accent Velocity Threshold
: Range 0 ~ 127Sys Ex DID
: read onlyClock Source
: Sync Clock Source, Options[ 0 - Internal | 1 - DIN | 2- USB | 3 - TRIG | 4 - Automatic ]
Rate
: Sync Rate, Options[ 0-1PPS | 1-2PPQ | 2-24PPQ | 3-48PPQ ]
Polarity
: Sync Polarity, Options[ 0-FALL | 1-RISE ]
Multi Trigger
: Options[ 0-off(slide) | 1-on | 2-off(legato) ]
Waiting until current pattern finished
: Options[ On | Off ]
Local Control
- Keyboard, Options
[ On | Off ]
- DIN, Options
[ On | Off ]
- USB, Options
[ On | Off ]
- Keyboard, Options
MIDI Soft through
:DIN To USB
:- Options
[ On | Off ]
USB To DIN
:- Options
[ On | Off ]
DIN To DIN
:- Options
[ On | Off ]
MIDI Forwarding
:Keyboard :
- Options
[ 0-OFF | 1-DIN | 2-USB | 3-BOTH ]
RT
- Options
[ 0-OFF | 1-DIN | 2-USB | 3-BOTH ]
Sequencer
:- Options
[ 0-OFF | 1-DIN | 2-USB | 3-BOTH ]
Arpeggiator
:- Options
[ 0-OFF | 1-DIN | 2-USB | 3-BOTH ]
Remark
The modified configuration take effect immediately and cancellation is
impossible.
Select Restore Factory Settings will reset all parameters to their default
state
Preset
MIDI Device of Sequencer
Introduction
Parameters
Group Pattern
:- Range 1 ~ 127
Tempo
:- Range 40 ~ 240
SEQ Length
:- Range 1~16
Transpose
:- Range -12 ~ 12
Operations
- [Save] – Save current sequencer to
Group Pattern
- [Read] – Read sequencer from
Group Pattern
- [Import] – Import sequencer from local
*.RSEQ
toGroup Pattern
- [Export] – Export sequencer of Group Pattern to local file
*.RSEQ
- [Dump] – Batch export sequencer to local Midi file
*.BRSEQ
- [Merge] – Batch import sequencer from local
*.BRSEQ
Sequencer Editor
Each row in the Sequencer Editor represents a Note, based on the piano
keyboard.
Each column in the Sequencer Editor represents 1/4 beat.
-
Create Note
Double click on the blank cell in the Sequencer Editor table to create the note. -
Modify Play Time of Note
Move cursor to the right edge of a yellow note, when the cursor becomes ↔ , press and hold the left mouse button to move left and right to modify the value. The range 1 ~ 8. -
Modify Press and Hold Time
Move cursor to the top edge of a yellow note, when the cursor becomes ↕ , press and hold the left mouse button to move up and down to modify the value. The range 1 ~ 127. -
Delete Note
Click a note or press and drag the left mouse in a blank area of the
Sequencer Editor to select a note. When the selected note becomes sky blue, pressBacks pace
orDel
on the keyboard to delete a note. -
Move Note
Press and drag a yellow note and move it to any other place. -
Modify Other Note Arguments
Press the right mouse button on the cell of a note and a context menu will show up to allow you to modify the play arguments of each note.Gate Length
: Play durationRead Only
Ratchet
: Range 1 ~ 4- Enable Slide:
- Options
[ On | Off ]
- Enable Ratchet:
- Options
[ On | Off ]
- Enable Accent:
- Options
[ On | Off ]
- Enable rest:
- Options
[ On | Off ]
Note
Sequencer editor is available only for Donner B1
The max note count in one beat for Donner B1
is 1. Out of max note limit!
will show up when trying to add more than one note or move a note to column
which already has notes Product of Donner B1
has no pressure sensor which
will ignore the argumentPress an d Hold Time
Update
Firmware upgrade for connected devices:
- Current version shows the current firmware version of the device.
The latest version V [x.x.x]
shows the available latest version. It will displayA 1 ready the latest version
if the device has upgraded to the latest firmware version.- Click
Update to the latest version
to upgrade the firmware version.
Note
DO NOT plug out the data cable or quit the app while device is upgrading.
The app will no longer upgrade the latest firmware version if it has already
been updated and the time interval is less than 30min.
Back
Return to devices page.
Tips of quitting the app will show up if device is disconnected from computer.
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