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DONNER proudly unveils the DST-600, the latest masterpiece in our renowned DST Seeker Series of electric guitars. This exceptional instrument combines classic tones with modern playability, offering musicians an unparalleled playing experience that transcends eras. Great for Advanced Players: Pure Vintage 50'-60' Style Pickups capture the essence of iconic tones from a golden era. Tone Control System allows for precise sculpting of your sound. Donner Coil Split System expands tonal versatility, enabling seamless transitions between rich humbucker and crisp single-coil sounds. Vintage Design with High-Performance Features: Top-Quality Alder Body provides exceptional resonance and sustain. Aesthetic Finishes in Sunset, Shell Pink, Surf Green, Carnival Red, and Red cater to diverse musical styles. A New Dimension of Playing Experience: Single Action Truss Rod ensures effortless setup and neck adjustments. Vintage-Style 6-Point Steel Tremolo stays in tune while adding expressive vibrato. C-Shaped Neck offers a comfortable, familiar playing feel. High Craftsmanship and Easy Maintenance guarantee lasting performance. The DST-600 combines newly designed, overwound Alnico V pickups with a five-way blade switch, master volume control, and two tone knobs, allowing for precise tonal shaping. The authentic bone nut and 22 stainless steel frets contribute to the guitar's classic feel and tone. Experience the perfect fusion of timeless tone and modern playability with the DONNER DST-600. This exceptional guitar is a testament to our commitment to innovation and our passion for creating instruments that inspire musicians of all levels. Included with a gig bag, the DST-600 is ready to accompany you on your musical journey. Explore the DONNER DST-600 today and elevate your playing experience to new heights.

DONNER proudly unveils the DST-600, the latest masterpiece in our renowned DST Seeker Series of electric guitars. This exceptional instrument combines classic tones with modern playability, offering musicians an unparalleled playing experience that transcends eras.
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Great for Advanced Players:
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<li class="whitespace-normal break-words" index="0">Pure Vintage 50'-60' Style Pickups capture the essence of iconic tones from a golden era.</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words" index="1">Tone Control System allows for precise sculpting of your sound.</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words" index="2">Donner Coil Split System expands tonal versatility, enabling seamless transitions between rich humbucker and crisp single-coil sounds.</li>
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Vintage Design with High-Performance Features:
<ul class="-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8" depth="0">
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words" index="0">Top-Quality Alder Body provides exceptional resonance and sustain.</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words" index="1">Aesthetic Finishes in Sunset, Shell Pink, Surf Green, Carnival Red, and Red cater to diverse musical styles.</li>
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A New Dimension of Playing Experience:
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<li class="whitespace-normal break-words" index="0">Single Action Truss Rod ensures effortless setup and neck adjustments.</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words" index="1">Vintage-Style 6-Point Steel Tremolo stays in tune while adding expressive vibrato.</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words" index="2">C-Shaped Neck offers a comfortable, familiar playing feel.</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words" index="3">High Craftsmanship and Easy Maintenance guarantee lasting performance.</li>
</ul>
The DST-600 combines newly designed, overwound Alnico V pickups with a five-way blade switch, master volume control, and two tone knobs, allowing for precise tonal shaping. The authentic bone nut and 22 stainless steel frets contribute to the guitar's classic feel and tone.
Experience the perfect fusion of timeless tone and modern playability with the DONNER DST-600. This exceptional guitar is a testament to our commitment to innovation and our passion for creating instruments that inspire musicians of all levels. Included with a gig bag, the DST-600 is ready to accompany you on your musical journey.
Explore the DONNER DST-600 today and elevate your playing experience to new heights.
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Yas Nomura is a Japanese guitarist based in Los Angeles, who made the leap to United States at the age of 19. Unlike his mother, who was a painter, and his father, who has a passion for singing, Yas charted his own artistic course as a guitarist. After graduating from MI in 2014, Yas embark on his professional career. Yas played guitar and bass in the progressive rock duo The Resonance Project with Lang Zhao. Currently he has toured as a guitarist with HYDE in Japan and the US, Yas is also the bassist of the progressive metal group Whom Gods Destroy. Early in 2024, Yas collaborated with Donner for the first time at the NAMM Show, where he stole the Donner stage shredding like exorcising demons. He then returned to Japan for a tour with HYDE in June. During his stay in Asia, Donner invited Yas to Guangzhou, China, to film a demonstration video for its new electric guitar, DST-700. Yas had visited China twice before, but this time was different. This time, Guangzhou had a glint in its eyes—a promise of suffocating heat, crazy midnight cuisine, and the kind of humidity that clings to your skin like a desperate lover. It was a new experience for him. And in return, Yas offered a brand-new song he had specifically written for this trip. At Mielody Studio, we had the opportunity to sit down with Yas and discuss his thoughts on metal and rock music, his approach to guitar and bass performances, and some invaluable tips on practicing. ‘I really like the Triple Threat. Donner Circle Looper is great too.’ All About Gear Donner: It’s our honor to have you here. I noticed that it’s not your first time to travel to China. How has your trip been so far? Yas: It's been great. You guys are feeding me very well. I've been getting every meal. I skipped lunch today because I want to go full tonight for dinner. I love the food here. Donner: What song did you play just now? Yas: I wanted to write a song for this video and I just wrote it last week. I haven't named it yet. Any suggestions? I take any suggestions for the song. Donner: It’s quite sophisticated and it’s great! Yas: Thanks. Appreciate it. It's hard. I made it a bit too hard. It's a problem, always a problem. Donner: Where do you get your musical inspiration for the song? Why did you want to write this in the very beginning? Yas: I wanted to write an Étude-ish song with which people can practice with a bit of challenge, but I'm trying to make it melodic and musical at them same time. I don't know if it counts as a motive. I was gonna write a song both for this video and my future release. I don't want to write a song just for the video. I want to write something that I actually want to release, otherwise there’s no point. Donner: What gear did you choose for the song? Yas: I used the Triple Threat I demoed about six months ago, and the Blue Drive as a booster, which I tried for the first time yesterday. I used the distortion this time. It also features a phaser and a delay, all of which I demonstrated in a YouTube video recently. There are the chorus, a delay, a reverb and the looper. I didn't use them today but I’ll use them for the master class tomorrow. Donner: You’re one of the very first people to use the Triple Threat. How was it? Yas: It's great! It's light, compact and has a good tone. I like the distortion a lot. It has an interesting combination because the big chorus is usually more popular than the phaser. But I like the choice. It makes Triple Threat different and it’s super reasonable. Donner: Could you tell us about the guitar, DST-700? Yas: It feels great. I considered using two humbuckers in the very beginning. After testing two guitars, I found that it fits the song better. It stands out among the SHH pickup configurations I’ve used. It delivers a good tone. I really like the neck. It fits the hand. It has a locking tuner pack. Donner: How did these setups contribute to your playing? Yas: I didn't do much aside from some EQ. It’s important to have a guitar with a good setup since the song is pretty hard. If it has a huge neck, I can't really use it for songs like this. It might be alright for blues or simpler genres, but personally, it's important to have an easy-to-play guitar with good tones. I always try to avoid too much distortion or gain. I did use both on the Triple Threat and the Blue Drive, but I kept the gain relatively low, around 10 o'clock to make the sound fuller. Donner: You’ve been testing various Donner’s products, including the Triple Threat, the DST series and the Hush series. Which one is your favourite? Yas: I really like the Triple Threat. This looper (Donner Circle Looper) is great too. Donner: You didn’t seem to use this looper at NAMM. Yas: No, I didn’t. I planned to use it but ended up hiring the band. You can save about 99 loops in the pedal. Record them, bring them back and play at any time. There’s a drum machine in this pedal, so you can play the beat and then play over it. Of course, you can dub the loops by adding more sounds to the loop you made. If you're into loopers, it’s perfect to create your music with it. Editor's Note: Donner Circle Looper won the Editor's Choice Gold Award in Guitar World Magazine August 2022 . ‘One of the great things about playing bass in a band is losing the sense of yourself in the music. You’re playing the music.’ Navigating Between Guitarist And Bassist Donner: You’re both a bassist and a guitarist. Which one would you say defines you more? Yas: I'm definitely more of a guitarist because it was my first instrument and I’ve been playing it for years. I started playing guitar at 14. When I was in music high school, a bass player friend let me borrow his bass, a super beginner one. I didn’t play it much but I liked it a lot. Later I moved to L. A and I set bass aside for a while. I've always admired bassists, especially fusion artists, like Gary Willis, Jimmy Johnson and Adrian Farrell. I kind of wanted to stop to play bass. My bass player friends let me play their bass. I decided to have my own. That was the start. I bought my first bass in 2014, before my graduation from MI. It's been over 10 years. I love playing bass but I guess guitar is more of my thing. Donner: Do you approach them with different mindsets? Yas: I play them with quite different mindsets. You can play guitar or bass solo, but I came from a metal and rock background where guitar solos are more common. When you play guitar, it sounds like in the front, right in your face. Bass, on the other hand, often sits in the back, especially in metal and rock, supporting the whole band. Many people don't even know what bass is, which is pretty messed up. It’s a fact. But if the bass player screws up, it can throw off the entire song and band. One of the great things about playing bass in a band is losing the sense of yourself in the music. You’re playing the music. When you're truly locked in, you’re playing everything on the bass. I don't get this feeling on guitar. Playing guitar feels like playing on top of the drummer and the bass player. With bass, you control the groove and the harmony. If the bass changes, everything changes. That's what I find fascinating about bass. I love playing guitar myself and playing bass in a band. You’ll have one of the best things ever if you’re the bassist in a good band. ‘Listen to yourself, make sure your hands are synchronous, and try to make the cleanest tone possible.’ Tips On Guitar Practice Donner: How do you usually arrange your practice? Yas: I don't have a routine anymore. I used to focus on finger exercises, especially on chromatic ones. I could play it right now if you want me to. These are the most basic chromatic exercises, but the important thing is: you listen to yourself. Try to make the cleanest tone. If your hands are not synchronized, which means that you pick the note like this (playing) or you fret the note on the left hand, it's not gonna sound clean (playing). You make sure both hands are synced (playing), and then it's clean (playing). I did more than the basic ones, but here’s the key: listen to yourself, make sure your hands are synchronous, and try to make the cleanest tone possible. You shouldn't play fast if it's not the case. You have to play slow enough to make your sound clean. That's a piece of advice I could give to the future musicians or guitar players. Donner: What techniques do you think a guitarist must master? Yas: You don't have to play fast, but you need to be able to play you what you want to play. Speed is not your goal, expression is. It explains why some musicians need insane chops - speed is part of the expression. Shreddy lines can enhance music when done right, but playing random notes fast without even cleanness makes no sense. Timing and touch are the most important. Fast playing without proper timing or rhythm sounds off. Good touch comes with good timing. It’s hard to explain what’s a good touch but you’ll figure it out after listening to various great players. The priority is to make everything clean though. It also applies to the timing. At first, you need to play to a metronome and make it consistent. It's impossible to explain everything here, but these are the foundations. ‘Then there came Dream Theater, which blew my mind.The concept is so deep, like the progressive music, way ahead of their time.’ Develop Unique Guitar Style Donner: How do you make your playing or improvisations unique and make the audience recognise you? Yas: I don't even know if people can recognise me. I'm just playing it. I can recognise other musicians with striking features. But I think when I recognise, for example, John Petrucci and Mateus Asato. It's the mixture of touch, tone, lines and even composition that tells musicians apart. The touch is a combination of the voice, the phrasing, the punctuation, etc. You may have to change your touch based on the tone to achieve the best sound. For instance, if you're using heavy distortion, a light touch might not work well, and vice versa. The relationship between touch and tone is complex but fascinating. In addition, some artists have instantly recognisable lines, like Steven Toronto and my friend Colin Cook. It's hard to develop your own distinctive lines though. For me, touch, tone, and lines are the primary factors. Feel and timing are integral components of touch. Donner: I know you are into different genres of music, including progressive work and fusion. Which genre of music or artist has influenced you the most? Yas: Dream Theater and the fusion artists. Dream Theater has probably been my biggest influence. I listened to a lot of 80s bands like Rockman Extreme, Whitesnake, Def Leppard, Van Halen, and Metallica before discovering it. I was also drawn to melodic death metal bands such as Arch Enemy and Children of Bodom. Then there came Dream Theater, which blew my mind. The concept is so deep, like the progressive music, way ahead of their time. Back in the days when I was in high school, I thought progressive music in general was crazy. You need to have a deep understanding of music to create it. Dream Theater has its movie-soundtrack-alike metal. I always liked the orchestra or film scores, but I didn’t realise Dream Theater was super dramatic and technical. When you're a teenager, of course, you want to work on it. Then I started to listen to fusion musicians like Pat Metheny and Holdsworth. Donner: Dream Theater’s releasing a new album? Yas: yes, Mike Portnoy is back. I'm super excited. I know it's crazy. Donner: What are you looking for when you listen to their music? Yas: When I listened to the music, I didn’t try to think about anything. Just take it and feel it. As I grew older and learned more about music, I began to analyze chords, corporations, and riffs more. I pay attention to the melody when there's a singer in the band. The vocals and the melody are the song. Lately, I've been focused on what makes a great melody, which I find personally challenging. It's easier for me to write riffs, but a good melody is much more elusive. Sometimes what I think is good doesn’t resonate with others, and vice versa. I take it as a challenge. I want to master good melodies, but it's hard and I haven’t sorted it out. I’ve found some theories like motifs in the melody, but they’re not applicable in every case. Music is interesting. 'I embrace different cultures because it opens my mind. Music works in the same way. I’ve learned a lot from the talented people I worked with. I want to take everything for my own music, but I love playing for others as well.' Collaboration and Compromise In Clash Of Ideas Donner: What are the differences between playing solo and accompanying others? How do you like them? Yas: When I play solo, I focus on what I personally find compelling or enjoyable. I try to keep it melodic and musical at the same time because a bunch of inharmonious notes simply don’t work. There’s the balance: I'm trying to create MUSIC that satisfies ME. In the band, I’ll compromise with my bandmates to ensure everyone is happy with the music. When I play for other artists, they’re the boss. I may give suggestions, but they make decisions. I'm not offended if they don't take my suggestions - it's part of my job to offer suggestions since I've been doing music all the time. I want to point out the problem or put forward my ideas. It’s my music, not necessarily liked by others, so I usually follow them. Some people don’t like such collaborations, but I see it as an opportunity to learn from other artists. They bring different perspectives, influenced by diverse genres, backgrounds, and cultures. What may not work in Japan might be a hit in the U.S. or China, and vice versa. I embrace different cultures because it opens my mind. Music works in the same way. I’ve learned a lot from the talented people I worked with. I want to take everything for my own music, but I love playing for others as well. Donner: Could you share your current and upcoming projects with us? Yas: I'm working on my solo album or possibly an EP. I've already written a few tracks, and who knows, the song I performed today might count. As the bassist in Whom Gods Destroy, hopefully, we’ll tour next year. We're planning for the second album as well. Whatever the project is, I just want to keep making music. Donner: Could you share the updates in Japan? Yas: Right now, I'm touring with HYDE from L'Arc-en-Ciel, alongside my own fusion shows. Playing with HYDE has been incredible. We’re good friends. His band plays rock and pop, but now he wants to play metal, which is perfect for me. Growing up listening to L'Arc-en-Ciel, the collaboration feels like a dream come true - he's an idol, a true rockstar. A message to guitar beginners - ‘Just enjoy. Music is a beautiful gift.’ Donner: To conclude our talk, please give some tips for beginners and advanced learners. Yas: For beginners, it's a tough process. You need to love what you're doing, although discipline is necessary. I actually enjoyed the boring chromatic exercises and kept practising them, which helped me reach this level. I listen to various kinds of music and always try to learn. When you hear something new, try to understand it. Even if you may not like it in the end, why don’t you give it a chance? It may resonate with you. Just enjoy. Music is a beautiful gift. Interviewer: Jake Wu Editors: Bingqian Wang, Shicong, Wah-Ming, Jimmy, Jake Wu Photos: Pu Huang, Zhanhua Wang All text and image copyrights belong to Donner.

Interview with Progressive Rock Guitarist Yas: 'Just Enjoy, Music Is Beautiful Gift'

Donner's 2022 NAMM show sees packed house of young artists, performers, buyers and students who came out to experience new Carbon Fiber, smart, & silent guitars ANAHEIM, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Donner Music, the global music technology company focusing on developing instruments that overdeliver on tone, value and innovation, wrapped up their first NAMM show and saw a record booth turnout of performers and artists eager to try Donner's new products. Donner had an incredibly impressive NAMM in 2022 The NAMM show was back in full force last weekend, and the Donner booth was busy from start to finish. Korean-American songwriter and performer Lawrence Park did a live performance celebrating his 750K Youtube subscriber count. Performers Dr. Funk Rhythm from the Tonight Show Band and Michael O'Neal from Beginner Audiophile rocked the Donner DDS-520 drum set. Kai Turnbull, associate professor from Berklee College of Music, got his new DST-152 electric guitar for his DIY project, exploring the limitless possibilities of musical expression. Paul Riaro, tech editor of Guitar World Magazine shredded on the Donner DST-400, flagship of the Seeker Series electric guitars. NAMM attendees got to experience Donner's new Rising Series Carbon Fiber Instruments, including guitars, violins and ukuleles which are crafted using an innovative new manufacturing technique developed by Donner. "Having owned and played a number of carbon fiber guitars, what I noticed about the tone of yours was an increased bass response. I don't know if that is attributed to the shape, internal bracing or position of the sound hole, but I could really hear the bass notes ring clearly as I played your guitar," said Eric Dahl, published author, freelance music gear reviewer for American Songwriter, Maverick Country Magazine and Worship Music Magazine. Also shown at NAMM was the DST-400 Seeker Series electric guitar, which features a premium alder body equipped with a coil-splitting tone pot wired to a particularly versatile control circuit besides the H-S-S pickup system. "I think it's a great and cool guitar. Very easy to play, very smooth with great action," said Multi-instrumentalist and hard rock aficionado, Byron Nemeth on DST-400. Another new release by Donner is the Hush-I Silent Guitar series which is ideal for beginners and travelers featuring a compact and detachable structure and a graduated asymmetrical neck design, the headless design gives easy access to frets for quicker learning. "It's so interesting. It's like an electric guitar or anything else but an acoustic guitar and it's so small and I love the tone as well. It's crazy you can plug it into a headphone," said young singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Edi Callier who just had a successful show at Sofar Sounds with Donner's HUSH-I guitar. Donner also unveiled the prototype of the new DMI Smart Guitar, an acoustic which pairs with a new software platform that assists entry-level players in learning guitar with ease. By selecting the chords players want to learn in Donner's APP via their smartphones, the chord will be shown up interactively on the fingerboard by LED lights underneath. With this APP players can effectively practice and start a course specifically designed for the smart guitar. "With all the lights on the fretboard telling you how to play the chords, the smart guitar is so cool for entry-level players," Said Dan Austin from Austin Music Co., a family owned and operated music store and school located in Miramar Beach, Florida. This NAMM show caps another year of growth for the company that continues to introduce new and innovative instruments. Donner is a musical and technology company & brand that has been committed to creating enjoyable, innovative, aesthetically pleasing musical instruments for over a decade. Starting with guitar effects pedals, Donner has grown into a full range of musical instruments and accessories in just ten years' time. To learn more about Donner's instruments and follow them on their social channels: Facebook and Instagram. Learn more: http://donnermusic.com/ About Donner Founded in 2012, Donner Music is a global music technology company striving to create innovative in-house products. Donner builds guitars, electronic pianos, ukuleles, electronic drums, and other musical instruments, as well as audio equipment like stereos, monitors, turntables, and microphones. Donner aims to inspire artists and equip all levels of musicians with excellent instruments and online learning resources so that everyone can access the beauty and power of creating and playing music.

Donner's 2022 NAMM show sees packed house of young artists, performers, buyers and students who came out to experience new Carbon Fiber, smart, &amp; silent guitars
ANAHEIM, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Donner Music, the global music technology company focusing on developing instruments that overdeliver on tone, value and innovation, wrapped up their first NAMM show and saw a record booth turnout of performers and artists eager to try Donner's new products.  
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The NAMM show was back in full force last weekend, and the Donner booth was busy from start to finish. Korean-American songwriter and performer <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG5oaCJ6OwA" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lawrence Park</a> did a live performance celebrating his 750K Youtube subscriber count. Performers Dr. Funk Rhythm from the Tonight Show Band and Michael O'Neal from Beginner Audiophile rocked the Donner DDS-520 drum set. Kai Turnbull, associate professor from Berklee College of Music, got his new DST-152 electric guitar for his DIY project, exploring the limitless possibilities of musical expression. Paul Riaro, tech editor of <a href="https://www.guitarworld.com/news/donner-dst-400-guitar-world-demo" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Guitar World Magazine</a> shredded on the Donner DST-400, flagship of the Seeker Series electric guitars.
 
NAMM attendees got to experience Donner's new Rising Series Carbon Fiber Instruments, including guitars, violins and ukuleles which are crafted using an innovative new manufacturing technique developed by Donner.
"Having owned and played a number of carbon fiber guitars, what I noticed about the tone of yours was an increased bass response. I don't know if that is attributed to the shape, internal bracing or position of the sound hole, but I could really hear the bass notes ring clearly as I played your guitar," said Eric Dahl, published author, freelance music gear reviewer for American Songwriter, Maverick Country Magazine and Worship Music Magazine.
Also shown at NAMM was the DST-400 Seeker Series electric guitar, which features a premium alder body equipped with a coil-splitting tone pot wired to a particularly versatile control circuit besides the H-S-S pickup system. "I think it's a great and cool guitar. Very easy to play, very smooth with great action," said Multi-instrumentalist and hard rock aficionado, Byron Nemeth on DST-400.
Another new release by Donner is the Hush-I Silent Guitar series which is ideal for beginners and travelers featuring a compact and detachable structure and a graduated asymmetrical neck design, the headless design gives easy access to frets for quicker learning. "It's so interesting. It's like an electric guitar or anything else but an acoustic guitar and it's so small and I love the tone as well. It's crazy you can plug it into a headphone," said young singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CeclqsLr3Jk/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Edi </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CeclqsLr3Jk/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Callier</a> who just had a successful show at Sofar Sounds with Donner's HUSH-I guitar.
Donner also unveiled the prototype of the new DMI Smart Guitar, an acoustic which pairs with a new software platform that assists entry-level players in learning guitar with ease. By selecting the chords players want to learn in Donner's APP via their smartphones, the chord will be shown up interactively on the fingerboard by LED lights underneath. With this APP players can effectively practice and start a course specifically designed for the smart guitar.
"With all the lights on the fretboard telling you how to play the chords, the smart guitar is so cool for entry-level players," Said Dan Austin from <a href="https://www.austinmusicco.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Austin Music Co</a>., a family owned and operated music store and school located in Miramar Beach, Florida.
This NAMM show caps another year of growth for the company that continues to introduce new and innovative instruments. 
Donner is a musical and technology company &amp; brand that has been committed to creating enjoyable, innovative, aesthetically pleasing musical instruments for over a decade. Starting with guitar effects pedals, Donner has grown into a full range of musical instruments and accessories in just ten years' time.
To learn more about Donner's instruments and follow them on their social channels: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donnermusicofficial" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnermusicpage/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.
Learn more: <a href="http://donnermusic.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://donnermusic.com/</a>
<a href="https://us.donnermusic.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">About Donner</a>
Founded in 2012, Donner Music is a global music technology company striving to create innovative in-house products. Donner builds guitars, electronic pianos, ukuleles, electronic drums, and other musical instruments, as well as audio equipment like stereos, monitors, turntables, and microphones. Donner aims to inspire artists and equip all levels of musicians with excellent instruments and online learning resources so that everyone can access the beauty and power of creating and playing music.

Donner's New Technology and Innovations Give Their Guitars The Most Unique Tones

The DDP-80 is a stylish digital piano with vintage design featuring the sound of an acoustic grand piano. LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Donner, a company well known for its affordable and feature-rich electric keyboards has released the newest installment to their piano instrument line, the DDP-80, an 88-key wooden-style digital piano, a capable replacement for an acoustic piano for experienced and aspiring pianists alike. The stylish, vintage-design DDP80 digital piano recreates the sound of an acoustic grand piano. Picture provided by Donnermusic. DDP-80 is made with environmentally-friendly material that replicates the vintage style of rich wood grain, providing a realistic playing experience perfect for piano beginners. Picture provided by Donnermusic. The DDP-80 provides a realistic playing experience comparable to a standard acoustic piano. It is ideal for musicians looking for the same weighted key functions without the bulk and expense of an acoustic piano. Just like on a grand piano, the DDP-80 has 88-full sized weighted keys, with the bass keys heavier, the treble keys lighter, and three-foot pedals. Elegant Wood-Style Design Designed to be a modern artistic decoration at home, the DDP-80 is a stylish, slim, contoured cabinet that complements living spaces like a piece of artisan furniture. the DDP-80 is made with environmentally friendly material that replicates the vintage style of rich wood grain. By keeping the controls to a minimum, the DDP-80 preserves the organic look, with buttons all located on the back to prevent any distraction while playing. This charming, wood-style digital piano is durable, lightweight, with a small footprint that allows it to easily fit and be stored in players' home. Original Sound of an Acoustic Grand Piano The presence of Donner's digital piano technology delivers the performance a pianist demands, with features including expertly-sampled acoustic French grand piano tone, dynamic sensing technology via the 88-key fully-weighted keyboard. Featuring the Donner-designed sound source, the 128 notes polyphony delivers virtually every sound detail of an acoustic piano. The Donner DDP-80 provides a realistic playing experience perfect for any playing style. The three sustain pedals allow players to perform smoothly, reinforcing the look and feel of a full-size acoustic piano. Easy-to-use Connectivity for BeginnersDespite its minimalist appearance, players can use USB-MIDI connected to a smartphone or tablet to access music apps and DAWs for practicing and creating your music. Two built-in speakers and the powerful 20W+20W amp deliver historic French grand piano tones to your home. The included headphone jack is perfect for solo practicing. Connect the DDP-80 easily to any Mac, PC, iOS, or Android device via USB-MIDI port for online lessons or as a controller for your favorite DAW. Additionally, you can purchase a Donner stylish piano bench (sold separately) featured as part of the piano. Included App and Online Education CoursesDonner aims to inspire artists and equip musical enthusiasts with excellent instruments and online learning resources. The DDP-80 includes access to the Donner Music App, giving players a platform to learn music with all the tools you need. Aiming to make music education accessible to everyone, Donner has teamed up with professors from Berklee College of Music to offer the Donner Berklee Tutor Course Series, a unique set of music courses available free to the public. For more information watch a video demo on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeE0jpRGVCQ, or follow Donner on social media: Facebook(@donnermusicofficial), Instagram(@donnermusicpage)

The DDP-80 is a stylish digital piano with vintage design featuring the sound of an acoustic grand piano.
LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Donner, a company well known for its affordable and feature-rich electric keyboards has released the newest installment to their piano instrument line, <a href="https://donnermusic.info/3L5LB12" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the DDP-80</a>, an 88-key wooden-style digital piano, a capable replacement for an acoustic piano for experienced and aspiring pianists alike.
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The DDP-80 provides a realistic playing experience comparable to a standard acoustic piano. It is ideal for musicians looking for the same weighted key functions without the bulk and expense of an acoustic piano. Just like on a grand piano, the DDP-80 has 88-full sized weighted keys, with the bass keys heavier, the treble keys lighter, and three-foot pedals.
 
Elegant Wood-Style Design  Designed to be a modern artistic decoration at home, the DDP-80 is a stylish, slim, contoured cabinet that complements living spaces like a piece of artisan furniture. the DDP-80 is made with environmentally friendly material that replicates the vintage style of rich wood grain. By keeping the controls to a minimum, the DDP-80 preserves the organic look, with buttons all located on the back to prevent any distraction while playing. This charming, wood-style digital piano is durable, lightweight, with a small footprint that allows it to easily fit and be stored in players' home. 
Original Sound of an Acoustic Grand Piano  The presence of Donner's digital piano technology delivers the performance a pianist demands, with features including expertly-sampled acoustic French grand piano tone, dynamic sensing technology via the 88-key fully-weighted keyboard. Featuring the Donner-designed sound source, the 128 notes polyphony delivers virtually every sound detail of an acoustic piano. The Donner DDP-80 provides a realistic playing experience perfect for any playing style. The three sustain pedals allow players to perform smoothly, reinforcing the look and feel of a full-size acoustic piano.
Easy-to-use Connectivity for Beginners Despite its minimalist appearance, players can use USB-MIDI connected to a smartphone or tablet to access music apps and DAWs for practicing and creating your music. Two built-in speakers and the powerful 20W+20W amp deliver historic French grand piano tones to your home. The included headphone jack is perfect for solo practicing. Connect the DDP-80 easily to any Mac, PC, iOS, or Android device via USB-MIDI port for online lessons or as a controller for your favorite DAW. Additionally, you can purchase a Donner stylish piano bench (sold separately) featured as part of the piano.
Included App and Online Education Courses Donner aims to inspire artists and equip musical enthusiasts with excellent instruments and online learning resources. The DDP-80 includes access to the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/donner-music/id1577463478" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Donner Music App</a>, giving players a platform to learn music with all the tools you need. Aiming to make music education accessible to everyone, Donner has teamed up with professors from Berklee College of Music to offer the Donner Berklee Tutor Course Series, a unique set of music courses available free to the public.
For more information watch a video demo on Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeE0jpRGVCQ" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeE0jpRGVCQ</a>, or follow Donner on social media: Facebook<a href="https://www.facebook.com/donnermusicofficial" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(@donnermusicofficial</a>), Instagram(<a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnermusicpage/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@donnermusicpage</a>)