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Seriously, if you truly want to learn how to play a drumset, you need either an accustic set or a high-end e-kit. The so-called lower-end low-budget beginner e-kits are a joke. They may get you into learning to play drums but not well. Once you mastered playing a lower-end budget friendly e-kit and go to play an accustic kit or a high-end e-kit, you will find it difficult as the feel, sound, sensitivity, and feel are so different. Now you pretty much need to learn how to play drums over again. If you start learning on an accustic kit or a high-end e-kit, there will not be a relearning curve, and you will be a better player sooner than if you start with a lower-end low-budget "beginner" kit. Also, in the long run, you will save money not having to upgrade your beginner drum kit.
I would encourage an acoustic set over any electric set if a person is looking to spend the $$ on taking lessons and dedicating serious time to the craft of learning. I would assume any drum teacher would encourage the same to someone who is serious enough to take lessons. Electric kits, though, are really a different beast and can't be compared to a real kit.... unless you are spending several thousands on an electric kit. But even then... it's not the same. It's important to understand that many cannot spend thousands on an electric kit... nor would I suggest someone starting out to spend that amount on a high end e-kit. Also, it's important to know that not everyone has the space or location for an acoustic set. So... this is where an electric kit like this makes sense. The electric kits are also better designed for recording. As I'm sure you know, recording drums is an in-depth process that is very expensive, time-consuming and requires a great deal of education. I plan on using this kit to connect to a DAW which will work fine for what is needed. Also, I plan on using this kit for my elementary music classroom because it's convenient and works for the space... and other teachers (most of whom are on a strict school budget) can do the same. So, in the end, I disagree with your statement of saying these e-kits are a "joke". They serve many different purposes... all of which are designed to get people playing music... which I only look to enhance by doing reviews of budget friendly instruments. I've given private lessons for over two decades... and we never start a student off with a higher end instrument. Mainly because parents cannot justify spending 1k -2K on a guitar or drum kit or keyboard when they do not know if their child will stick with it. Which of course, makes total sense. It's my job (and the job of other music teachers) to keep kids interested and playing at a higher level so that upgrading the instrument is a joy rather than a burden.
Very misleading review. It's easy to see that Donner sending you a free piano had a lot of influence on the results. I bought one of these, thinking it would be good, based on all the reviews I've seen. I've since noticed that all the RU-vid reviewers on this had a piano sent to them for free. It sounds terrible, some of the notes were even off key. I can't imagine them sampling an off key piano, but they did. The action on some of the keys is much different than the rest. Some of the 'A' keys don't always work. I returned it after a couple hours and have since bought a Yamaha P-225. What a difference.
Hey there. Sorry to hear you had a rough experience with the Donner Keyboard. All of the points you brought up I did not find within the time playing and reviewing the keyboard..especially the sounds being “off key”. I have also had students purchase keyboards from Donner with a good experience. It’s great that you were able to find a keyboard that you enjoy with the Yamaha P-225… Yamaha makes a great keyboard, as I also have a few. However the price difference between these two are pretty significant, so to compare the two I believe is unfair. The SE-1 can be purchased even lower now at a $459 price, whereas the P-225 is floating around $750. That’s almost a $300 difference… The work, effort and ability RU-vidrs put into their videos to give an honest opinion on a consumer product is far from misleading. It offers consumers free information to make the best choice for their situation.
Thank you for your video review! I played the flute for over 20 years and am thinking of starting to play piano so that my toddler and newborn can have an interest in it while I learn. Do you recommend this for an adult beginner who plans to play casually? Thanks!
Hey there! Thanks for the comment and question. Yes, I think this would be an excellent keyboard for a beginner who is looking to play & learn now and in the future. Thanks! - Mr Henry
I'm so glad that I searched for this brand and found your video! You're such an awesome music teacher! My Yamaha Clavinova is on its deathbed and my superintendent is going to buy me another one. I was looking into this one and other Donner brand ones.
The DDP 80 has a heavier touch for sure compared to the 200. I like the piano sound from the DDP 80 overall as well. Had a richer tone compared to the 200. Hope that helps! -Mr Henry
Hello, I received this digital piano this morning. However when I use my right pedal, hundreds of notes are cut and not extended. This is often when two notes are played at the same time. Have you encountered this problem? If so how did you fix it?
Hey there! I definitely did not encounter this issue when playing the keyboard. I still have it at the house and just went down to check to see again if there was an issue with pedals. All working fine. I would contact Donner for a troubleshoot. Thanks!
Would you recommend semi-weighted or full weighted keys? I'm a beginner and don't really know about pianos, im looking to play for fun, but we'll see what happens after.
Hey there! I would always recommend a fully weighted keyboard as it will give the truest feel. Also, to play on a keyboard with weighted keys is ultimately more fun. This particular keyboard is great for travel . Hope that helps!
It's tough to get into the weighted key for the $200-$300 range... Here is a review I did on another Donner keyboard. With the discount code HENRY it'll bring to around or under $400....So, it may be out of your range, but a good weighted key instrument for the price. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Gma520_wK50.html
Hi Henry, I bought mine and it’s now on the way to my house. After I had purchased I realized that no videos talk about the metronome. Stupid question I think, but can we see the bpm speed on the screen?
Thank you for this well done and personal review/demonstation. Up to now I have narrowed my choices down to the Roland FP 30X, Yamaha P71, and the Yamaha DGX 670. I was not familiar with the Donner SE-1, but after watching your review I am impressed by it and will be considering it as well. God bless you.
Hello! Well, it does depend on the meter you are in. But with being in the most common meter of 4, a dotted eight note would equal 3/4 of a beat. Typically we see the dotted eight note beamed with one sixteenth note. Hope that helps!
@@WillHost For USB you would use a printer-style cable [A-Male to B-Male] MIDI would be MIDI out/in to USB. Quarter inch [live sound] would be quarter out to quarter in.. Hope that helps!
