Donner Essential B1 firmware

Donner active Device launched 2022

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Latest firmware

1.1.2

released 21 Aug 2024

Get Donner Control includes the firmware

Updater: Donner Control
Manual: User manual (PDF)

What's new in 1.1.2

V1.1.2 Release Notes 1. Fixed issue where accent in pattern would not output via MIDI message. 2. NEW FEATURE: switching between patterns while playing will not change the TEMPO now.

Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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Donner Essential B1 manual & official pages

Donner Essential B1 user manual (PDF)opens in a new tab — cdn.shopifycdn.net
Donner Essential B1 on us.donnermusic.comopens in a new tab — us.donnermusic.com
Download Donner Essential B1 firmware from Donneropens in a new tab — us.donnermusic.com

How to update the Donner Essential B1

Connect the Essential B1 to your computer via USB-C. Download and install the free Donner Control software (Mac/Windows) from the Donner Music downloads page, then use it to check for and install the latest firmware.

What you need

Donner Control — the software Donner uses to load firmware onto the Donner Essential B1. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Donner Essential B1

The Donner Essential B1 is updated with Donner Control, published by Donner.

Download Donner Control from Donneropens in a new tab — us.donnermusic.com