Donner Analog Bass Synthesizer

Is this really an analog synth? Is it even useful at this price? Yes to both. I have not imagined a monophonic analog synth at this price point and was skeptical about how useful it could even be in terms of sound quality. However, you do get that nice analog bass that's perhaps a little buzzy and slightly noisy envelope/amplifiers but it is analog and has some character. The included sequencer patterns are numerous and quite useful, even though they are only 4 bars / 16 steps. To change the sound signature you have to fiddle with the dials - there are no presets. This tracks with the price point and this could be a great synth for beginners and those looking to learn analog synthesis. The filter is a bit lacking, and you won't want to turn up the resonance too high and you'll probably want to smooth out some of the attack post-recording but this thing is fun to jam on. If you are thinking of getting something for bass accompaniment, this can definitely do the trick. It won't be anything fancy, but you do get a nice warm bass tone that's not far off from an electric bass guitar. With a midi sequencer, this could play bass lines for accompaniment quite well. Overall, this is a curious instrument and worth a try if you want to dip your toes into the analog world.

Nice

You'd be surprised how nice this product is for the price point, but Donner delivers once again. All-in-all, this is a pretty basic bass synth, but it sounds nice through an amplifier, headphones, and speakers, and it's surprisingly premium-feeling for its budget price point. I haven't used all of the features this piece offers yet, but what I have used so far is extremely intuitive and honestly just fun, as a good synth should be. Add into the mix that the build quality is stellar and far above what you'd expect for such an inexpensive analog synth and it also just looks gorgeous that I'd say it's a synth that earns a spot on even a veteran rack with the fantastic experience and versatility it provides. I would certainly recommend.

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I always wanted a 303. The original one on the used market cost a fortune. Almost bought a clone from another company, but let's face it, a 303 is hard to program, it is not intuitive. Donner fixed that. That unit is easy and fun to play. Sync's well with other gear and it sounds great. Not exactly like an original 303, but it sounds good. It is useable. It is not just a toy. It is a legit instrument. Donner has a software to program and save patches. Very easy to use.