IMPORTANT NOTES
* Please read the following in detail first before operation.
● For the best experience, please check for the latest firmware before using your Essential D1.
You can download the Donner Control App on our official website
(https://www.donnermusic.com/support/downloads) to perform the update.
● Only use the power supply that comes with Essential D1.
● Do not disassemble or modify this product to avoid the danger of fire and electric shock.
● Unplug this product during lightning storms and long-time disuse.
● Do not store it in the following environments: Direct sunlight, high temperature, excessive humidity,
excessive dust, and strong vibration.
● Do not submerge it in water or drop water onto or into it.
● Do not place this product on an uneven surface or any other unstable place.
● Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the cable. Do not clean the product with thinners,
alcohol, or similar chemicals to avoid discoloration.
● Do not insert small objects into the product.
CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
There are a few formatting conventions used in this manual to make it clear and convenient for the
reader. Here is the list of the types of terms and how they are formatted:
● Names of all controllers (including buttons, faders, knobs, screen, and connectors) on Essential D1
are used in ALL CAPS BOLD font-e.g., PITCH.
● For all buttons and knobs which have secondary functions, ALL CAPS BOLD fonts with [ ] are used,
e.g., [SEQ].
● ITALICS are used to identify the contents displayed on the screen, e.g., “SAVE UNDER”.
ITEMS INCLUDE
ITEMS
Essential D1 Performance Beat Machine
Power Supply
Quick Start Guide
USB Cable
QUANTITY
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