If you are near a TV or a complex magnetic environment, there is some chance that the sound and resonance of the piano will be affected. Please keep a suitable space. Yes, Donner is a good brand. Actually, scratch that – they’re great! And we’re not just saying so because of the DMK 25. Here’s 2 major reasons why we’re fans of Donner Music as a brand… Novation bundle plugins & software like XLN Addictive Keys & Spitfire Labs with the Launchkey Mini. All free software you don’t get with the Donner.

The power of music manifests itself as the agent of connection. Each of us is somewhat universally connected in the world of music, where we revisit our deepest surge of emotion. Keys on both controllers are mini-size keys & have a similar feel to them. If anything they’re what you’d expect from mini-keys. Lightweight & pretty soft in terms of resistance. The transport controls on the DMK 25 integrate really well with the majority of DAWs & do a lot to bring mouse-work to a minimum. Workflow gold! Speaking of controlling virtual instruments, the Donner DMK 25 also comes with 4 assignable knobs. Shame these weren’t endless encoders (i.e. had no start/ end point), but eh – you can’t ask for everything right?

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Novation has even squeezed an arpeggiator & chord function into the Launchkey Mini. Chord mode allows you to compress several notes into one sound, which you can then play key-by-key. Both quirks you don’t get with the DMK 25.

This midi is the KING of portability! For a midi controller with 25 keys, not only is it lightweight, but it’s slimline too. On a ratio of ‘Features: Weight’, it’d take gold. That said, while the B1’s sequencing offers extra flexibility, the synth engine itself is still as bare bones as any other 303-alike, and without features like a full amp envelope, additional oscillator or variations in filter mode, the sonic range is effectively limited to a single – albeit very desirable – style. Dear customer, this product has a MIDI port. You can input the MIDI signal of the piano into the computer, and then get the filtered sound you want on the music editing software of the computer, but this sound cannot be played from the speaker of the piano. With the Donner DMK 25, you get transport controls which work to reduce a LOT of mouse-work. Great for workflow! Whereas you won’t find any of these on the Starrykey.

DDP-80 has strong compatibility and can be connected to the teaching app on iPad and mobile phones for self-study, composition, or teaching. You can also connect the music editing software to the PC for internal records. Even though it’s cheap, it doesn’t feel it. We’re yet to come across part of the DMK which comes across as budget when compared to other 25 key midis in this price range. The keys are solid (very little wobble) & all the assignable controls have a nice resistance to them. While you won’t find an LCD screen on the Donner DMK, you will find one on the Akai. Although to be honest, we didn’t actually find the screen all that useful. Nice perk to have, but if you ask us, it’s no dealbreaker. In terms of portage & connectivity, the DMK 25 gives you an input for a sustain pedal, as well as USB to connect this controller (using the fancy zebra-striped cable) to your computer. Before making the comparison between the Donner DMK 25 & its rivals, it’d only be wise to get clued up on the Donner DMK 25 specs. Do so & you’ll be able to make a fair comparison (stress on fair) because you’ll be able to fully understand what the DMK 25 is all about + understand all of its quirks & features, many of which you wouldn’t perhaps notice on 1st glance.

This is no lightweight, and it's not small - Get a good stand for it. I have a Z style stand that works great with it.In many respects, yes – the Donner DMK 25 is one of the best midi keyboards out there, especially if you’re a beginner.

This digital piano is perfect for people looking for a wooden keyboard option that looks and sounds like a real piano. Donner creates some of the most realistic-sounding digital pianos, and this one is no exception. For people looking to downsize from a grand piano, this model is only 50 inches long by 14 inches wide, so it fits in almost any room. Piano legs are made of wood wrapped in lightweight metal to reduce the overall weight, making the piano durable and enhancing aesthetics. They're also more adaptable to a wide range of temperatures and environments.Also equipped with Triple Pedals unit with the same functions as the grand piano, which gives you a more authentic piano playing experience. So now you’re clued up on how the DMK 25 differs from its more chunky bigger brother, you’re not doubt curious as to what’s good, bad & ugly about the DMK 25. In other words, what features make it worth it & what features could be considered a severe turn-off. And what’s more, despite the size you don’t tend to sacrifice that many other features with a 25 key board. Yes, you might not get the biggest screen in the world or acres of assignable knobs, but the majority still do come with some form of assignable switchgear & (most commonly) 8 drum pads. Not to mention inout for an expression pedal & some pretty neat levels of DAW integration.