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- #16 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers
Product Description
HEARD YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LIGHTWEIGHT MIDI KEYBOARD？
MAYBE THE DONNER N-25 MIDI CONTROLLER IS A GOOD CHOICE FOR YOU
- Portable Performance Powerhouse
Combining a simple line, lightweight and ultra-portable footprint with a robust, road-ready build, Donner N-25 packs core controller functionality in a lightweight and durable package.
- Great Feeling Keybed
With a premium keyboard delivering a superbly natural, player-centric response and 25 mini-size velocity-sensitive keys, Donner N-25 midi keyboard ensures to capture every subtle nuance of your performance.
- Express Yourself
Use the joystick to trigger the PITCH function, Let you feel the joy of arranging music. Everyone is born a musician, express your emotions with the 25 keys midi keyboard.
- Great Service
When you have some questions about using N-25 midi keyboard, you can always consult our service, we will help you as soon as we receive your message again. Your satisfaction is the biggest motivation for us to move forward !
COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT
About How to Connect Your Phone / Pad
- You should have an OTG.
- If your Phone / Pad is a Lightning interface, please use the OTG （USB-A to Lightning）cable (please purchase separately) to connect your Phone / Pad.
- If your Phone / Pad is a USB-C interface, please use the OTG （USB-A to USB-C）cable (package included) to connect your Phone / Pad.
- Donner cares about the user's experience, if you have connection problems, please tell us, we have a professional team at your service. Your satisfaction is our greatest happiness.
MULTIFUNCTIONAL PITCH-BEND WHEEL
The remote sensing of the Donner midi keyboard has two main functions, toggle the remote sensing up and down to trigger the bent tone function
- when you press the Octave, Transpose, Sustain, Program four keys, toggle the joystick sensing left and right to trigger the corresponding adjustment function, every change you make, the key light will give you good feedback
SIMPLE LAYOUT AND USER-FRIENDLY FUNCTIONS
When the keyboard is connected to the power supply, the four key lights will flash in turn, cool lighting design, giving you a different operating experience. We only set up 4 buttons in the key area, easy to operate design, giving beginners the greatest friendly experience.
- Octave: Easily change the keyboard range by pressing and manipulating the joystick sensing left and right. Once you have determined the range of the keyboard, press again and the light of the key will flash from light to dark.
- Transpose: Perform a key change to the button. Raise or lower some semitones by gently pressing and manipulating the remote sensing left or right. After confirming, press lightly again for locking, and the key will appear to flash from light to dark.
- Program: This button allows you to change the instrument or sound you are currently using when you connect some specific software. Our midi keyboard supports storing 4 programs, so you can switch between them at will while playing.
THE PERFECT TOOL FOR A NOVICE COMPOSER
The portable Donner N25 midi keyboard has only 4 keys and a remote sensing. The simple design makes it very easy to use for beginners. Each button clearly indicates its function, so you will never have to worry about getting a new midi keyboard and not knowing how to use it. At the same time, we have added a sustain function to the midi keyboard, you no longer need to link a sustain pedal, just press the Sustain button to trigger the sustain function. We hope it will be a perfect companion for you on your beginner's journey, allowing you to create melodies and melodies full of emotions!
HOPE YOU KNOW MORE ABOUT THE MIDI CONTROLLER
SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimensions: 13 in x 4 in x 1.3 in
- Weight: 38g
- Keyboard: 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keyboard keys
- MIDI Interface/Power Supply: USB-C
- FUNCTION: Octave, transpose, sustain, and program control buttons with four programmable memory banks.
WHAT WE HAVE?
- Midi Keyboard x1 + USB-C x 1 + User Manual x 1
! ! ! TIPS
If you are experiencing some problems with our products, you can download the TroubleShooting Guide(PDF) in the Product GUIDES AND DOCUMENTS module on the detail page to help you solve problems.
DDT
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
PROSNice small keyboard that works fine... until you want to do "crazy" stuff like modulation wheel, let alone extended functions (see below).I only use it to input notes in editors, so it is good enough for me.USB-C is a big plus.CONS- Pitch bend is joystick Up/Down, which is different than joysticks used in other products (Left/Right).- One would then expect Modulation Wheel to be Joystick Left/Right. But it isn't. I am still trying to understand how to use modulation with this thing.- The manual is cryptic, and I think the actual "SHIFT" function instructions are only passed down orally over generations of elite Donner engineers. I am afraid simple users like us don't deserve this knowledge.- The LEDs are quite confusing, and the 3-digit display should be replaced by a proper pixel matrix display. I'll be happy to pay the extra $1.
DDT
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
PROSNice small keyboard that works fine... until you want to do "crazy" stuff like modulation wheel, let alone extended functions (see below).I only use it to input notes in editors, so it is good enough for me.USB-C is a big plus.CONS- Pitch bend is joystick Up/Down, which is different than joysticks used in other products (Left/Right).- One would then expect Modulation Wheel to be Joystick Left/Right. But it isn't. I am still trying to understand how to use modulation with this thing.- The manual is cryptic, and I think the actual "SHIFT" function instructions are only passed down orally over generations of elite Donner engineers. I am afraid simple users like us don't deserve this knowledge.- The LEDs are quite confusing, and the 3-digit display should be replaced by a proper pixel matrix display. I'll be happy to pay the extra $1.
Gerardo
Reviewed in Mexico on December 5, 2024
Es un producto práctico, que se siente de buena calidad y seguro lo recomiendo.
Gerardo
Reviewed in Mexico on December 5, 2024
Es un producto práctico, que se siente de buena calidad y seguro lo recomiendo.
dnsorlov
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2024
Well, it's just a mini midi keyboard, so it's probably expected that white keys are just 28mm wide. Keep it in mind, maybe it's better to pay more and get one with wider keys. Works great though.
dnsorlov
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2024
Well, it's just a mini midi keyboard, so it's probably expected that white keys are just 28mm wide. Keep it in mind, maybe it's better to pay more and get one with wider keys. Works great though.
Dean Rich
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023
Great midi keyboard works perfectly. Has 2 octaves. the octave switcher is left.right w the joystick plus the octave button being lit up solid. Switches octaves seamlessly in logic. Great size fits perfectly with my desk setup. has dynamics. I personally made the dynamics less in logic by making the velocity way higher. In logic this has the effect of reducing the dynamic range making the light hits much louder. I thought the dynamics stock are a bit unrealistic/extreme; light hits were almost making no sound, but I was able to correct this in my daw. interfaces perfectly with all of logics software instruments. pianos,drums etc. very nice keys. very responsive. I would say equal or better than the akai which is much more expensive and also made in china. I had an akai one and it stopped working after very short use. Donner is to me typically known as a get things a lot cheaper brand, and for this the trade off is its made in china, and made cheaper. But in this case I will say it competes with the akai brand and for a very reasonable price. I use it to interface with midi piano so I was able to get rid of my bulky analog casio small keyboard which was way too big for my setup. This midi keyboard now works as my piano for tuning and vocals. Does the job for a nice price. Look no further.
Dean Rich
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023
Great midi keyboard works perfectly. Has 2 octaves. the octave switcher is left.right w the joystick plus the octave button being lit up solid. Switches octaves seamlessly in logic. Great size fits perfectly with my desk setup. has dynamics. I personally made the dynamics less in logic by making the velocity way higher. In logic this has the effect of reducing the dynamic range making the light hits much louder. I thought the dynamics stock are a bit unrealistic/extreme; light hits were almost making no sound, but I was able to correct this in my daw. interfaces perfectly with all of logics software instruments. pianos,drums etc. very nice keys. very responsive. I would say equal or better than the akai which is much more expensive and also made in china. I had an akai one and it stopped working after very short use. Donner is to me typically known as a get things a lot cheaper brand, and for this the trade off is its made in china, and made cheaper. But in this case I will say it competes with the akai brand and for a very reasonable price. I use it to interface with midi piano so I was able to get rid of my bulky analog casio small keyboard which was way too big for my setup. This midi keyboard now works as my piano for tuning and vocals. Does the job for a nice price. Look no further.
Brent54321
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2023
I wanted to start using midi during my sessions. This top-rated beginner board came along at the right moment. The Donner N32 has 32 keys but with Octave Transpose (+/-) one can move up/down the scale. Physically, the keys on the board are responsive, not mushy, not much to complain about given the price point on this unit. All of the controls seem fairly intuitive. Donner provides training videos for your consumption but you have to contact Donner and ask for the links.The unit is very portable - small and light - at 16.5" long, 4.5" wide, and 1.5" thick and weighing in at 1 pound. Once at your destination, this keyboard is surprisingly powerful and able to handle most tasks - it's not in a Studio nor is it as powerful as a full Studio Unit. Although it does have four Program Banks to help keep your interest engaged. The features included on this unit also dont seem available on other similar keyboards competing in the same market, roughly same price.I required no drivers for interface to make my computer see this unit - it was pure plug n play. The keyboard has a USB-Type C connector port which plugs into a USB-A or USB-C port on your computer or Hub. GarageBand had no trouble 'seeing' the N32 keyboard on my Mac Laptop and on my iPad.I think this is a very versatile midi-keyboard.
Brent54321
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2023
I wanted to start using midi during my sessions. This top-rated beginner board came along at the right moment. The Donner N32 has 32 keys but with Octave Transpose (+/-) one can move up/down the scale. Physically, the keys on the board are responsive, not mushy, not much to complain about given the price point on this unit. All of the controls seem fairly intuitive. Donner provides training videos for your consumption but you have to contact Donner and ask for the links.The unit is very portable - small and light - at 16.5" long, 4.5" wide, and 1.5" thick and weighing in at 1 pound. Once at your destination, this keyboard is surprisingly powerful and able to handle most tasks - it's not in a Studio nor is it as powerful as a full Studio Unit. Although it does have four Program Banks to help keep your interest engaged. The features included on this unit also dont seem available on other similar keyboards competing in the same market, roughly same price.I required no drivers for interface to make my computer see this unit - it was pure plug n play. The keyboard has a USB-Type C connector port which plugs into a USB-A or USB-C port on your computer or Hub. GarageBand had no trouble 'seeing' the N32 keyboard on my Mac Laptop and on my iPad.I think this is a very versatile midi-keyboard.
Nikolai Stanislav
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2021
When I'm working in the DAW, I like to have a small 25-key MIDI controller propped up right behind my QWERTY keyboard, so that I can easily pluck out melodies, play simple chords, adjust the volume of tracks, start or stop playback, etc. Seems like an easy request, but unfortunately it took me several attempts to find the right MIDI controller for my purposes.After trying nearly every 25-key MIDI controller on the market, this Donner DMK25 "Spacline" is the one for me. It's cheap and cheerful, quick and easy to setup and use, and yet manages to surprise me with its depth and customizability. For instance, nearly every pad, knob, fader, and touchstrip can be custom-programmed to send a user-specified Note Number or CC Number. What this means is that this Donner DMK25 is very flexible, and can accomplish tasks that may not be obvious at first glance. In my DAW, which is Reaper, I'm able to create shortcuts in the Action List, so that a single button press or pad strike will execute a task of my choice. For example, I've customized Pad1 to map to "Copy", Pad2 maps to "Paste", Pad3 maps to "Undo", Pad4 maps to "Redo", etc. I've created shortcuts for the 12 or 13 tasks that I do most often, which saves me from having to use the mouse or enter clumsy keystroke combinations on my QWERTY keyboard. It took some extra work to program the Donner DMK25 for my needs, and further work in my DAW (Reaper) to map the various Actions, but it was well worth it.If you're on the fence about which color to choose, I'd recommend the white one. It's more legible in low-light conditions, and stands out from most other computer/laptop accessories which are black.The only imperfections I can find with the Donner DMK25 are the following:1) The keys are not a joy to play; they're merely serviceable. Compared to the Arturia Keystep or Yamaha Reface, the Donner's keys are playing in a lower league. But despite that, these are fast, accurate keys, with fairly good velocity detection.2) The USB connection is in the back, rather than on the left side. This makes it awkward in some arrangements, for instance if you want to place the Donner DMK25 right in front of your laptop, the cable gets in the way.3) There's no 5-pin MIDI Din output. Of course that is uncommon at this price point, but still, it would have been nice.
Nikolai Stanislav
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2021
When I'm working in the DAW, I like to have a small 25-key MIDI controller propped up right behind my QWERTY keyboard, so that I can easily pluck out melodies, play simple chords, adjust the volume of tracks, start or stop playback, etc. Seems like an easy request, but unfortunately it took me several attempts to find the right MIDI controller for my purposes.After trying nearly every 25-key MIDI controller on the market, this Donner DMK25 "Spacline" is the one for me. It's cheap and cheerful, quick and easy to setup and use, and yet manages to surprise me with its depth and customizability. For instance, nearly every pad, knob, fader, and touchstrip can be custom-programmed to send a user-specified Note Number or CC Number. What this means is that this Donner DMK25 is very flexible, and can accomplish tasks that may not be obvious at first glance. In my DAW, which is Reaper, I'm able to create shortcuts in the Action List, so that a single button press or pad strike will execute a task of my choice. For example, I've customized Pad1 to map to "Copy", Pad2 maps to "Paste", Pad3 maps to "Undo", Pad4 maps to "Redo", etc. I've created shortcuts for the 12 or 13 tasks that I do most often, which saves me from having to use the mouse or enter clumsy keystroke combinations on my QWERTY keyboard. It took some extra work to program the Donner DMK25 for my needs, and further work in my DAW (Reaper) to map the various Actions, but it was well worth it.If you're on the fence about which color to choose, I'd recommend the white one. It's more legible in low-light conditions, and stands out from most other computer/laptop accessories which are black.The only imperfections I can find with the Donner DMK25 are the following:1) The keys are not a joy to play; they're merely serviceable. Compared to the Arturia Keystep or Yamaha Reface, the Donner's keys are playing in a lower league. But despite that, these are fast, accurate keys, with fairly good velocity detection.2) The USB connection is in the back, rather than on the left side. This makes it awkward in some arrangements, for instance if you want to place the Donner DMK25 right in front of your laptop, the cable gets in the way.3) There's no 5-pin MIDI Din output. Of course that is uncommon at this price point, but still, it would have been nice.
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