Donner Arena 2000 multi-effects pedal. Unboxing, tests and review.

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  • This is an Unboxing, tests and review of the Donner Arena 2000 multi-effects pedal.
    I've made a separate video just going through the drum patterns; • Donner Arena 2000 drum...
    How to upgrade the firmware; • Donner Arena 2000 mult...
    Donner Multi-Effects Pedal, Arena 2000
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    The Donner Arena 2000 is a very versatile multi-effects pedal with an assignable expression pedal. The sounds can be edited directly using the pedals clear touch screen and interface or using a PC or Mac with the USB-C interface or even with a mobile device using Bluetooth.
    To demonstrate the sounds and the use of this pedal I create 3 very different sounds using 3 very different guitars from scratch. I will make a clean acoustic sound using a Donner Hush-1 guitar, a clean electric guitar sound using a Fender US special and a screaming lead guitar sound using an Ibanez Jem 7V.
    This multi-effects pedal has 150 presets (50 banks x 3 presets), 80 Hi-res amp models, a total of 278 effects, multi-function Ctrl and expression pedals, a drum machine, a looper and much more.
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    Chapters
    00:00 introducing the Donner Arena 2000
    01:20 unboxing
    02:09 Arena 2000 first impressions
    05:25 connections
    12:00 using the PC software editor
    17:09 Arena 2000 touch screen
    18:50 the drum machine
    20:55 the Android app
    24:15 making an acoustic preset
    30:29 making a clean electric preset
    35:10 making a high gain lead preset
    40:35 the expression pedal
    41:52 the conclusion
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  • @billheistein6564
    @billheistein6564 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Best review I have seen on this pedal. Like that you included the computer screen and phone bluetooth functions, which are often not reviewed. I own a Arena 2000, and am pleased with it for the price.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too . . I have been using it for recording with one of my clients. It's so easy to edit and find the sound I want 😊😃

  • @Ribozombi
    @Ribozombi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is perfect review my friend. Especially, making preset chapters are very helpful. Thanks for the effort.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😀

  • @TonyTavarez-vl9yx
    @TonyTavarez-vl9yx 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Awesome review man i’m thinking about picking one up myself, Thank u!

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, I'm glad the review was helpful 😊😀

  • @gups1979
    @gups1979 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    very useful, thanks 🙂

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you very much 😊😀

  • @mikebennett7261
    @mikebennett7261 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for another great tutorial. You're the best!

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! much appreciated . . 😊😃

  • @PabloPablo225
    @PabloPablo225 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great review!

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it, thank you 😊

  • @Jack.Waters
    @Jack.Waters 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great Demo. After the Spark came out so many of these digital devices are coming out. Even inside of guitars like the Lava, LAG and GTRS. Crazy days ahead. I wonder when GPT will be inside our guitars........ Take Care Sir Gareth...

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      AI is going to cause a lot of changes over the next few years. Up until now everyone has raved about technology improvements but I hear more fear than pleasure with Ai . . . You take care too, especially at work Jack 😊

  • @bbfeign1
    @bbfeign1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It looks a great piece of kit . but. Its almost as complicated as learning to play guitar . for me at least . thank you for a great review 👌👌

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I'm old so I remember all the digital effects that you spent hours trying to edit just using a couple of buttons, so compared to those this is easy to use . . 😊😃

  • @angelaromanoUSA
    @angelaromanoUSA 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I really love your videos and how you teache.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! That's really nice of you 😊😃

    • @angelaromanoUSA
      @angelaromanoUSA 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How can I download the book?

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@angelaromanoUSA at www.ebooks4guitar.com there's a link on the home page 😊😊

    • @DennieSparkman
      @DennieSparkman 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yup without question he is the best guitar music teacher on the planet, none better IMHO

  • @meldeer6253
    @meldeer6253 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    how would you compair it to the Line 6 Helix & and can you change any of the drum look's ?? im not a teck nut eather looking for a easy way to get some thing to record with getting in to the studio bundal traps mo bill's thank you excelent review

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      the Arena actually holds up well against the Helix even though it's a fraction of the price. The drum patterns are what they are and can't be edited so to record seriously you'd be better getting a dedicated drum machine. 🤔

  • @riccardomadama1184
    @riccardomadama1184 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm undecided between Donner Arena 2000 or Nux MG 30 (the price is the same for both)....which is better in terms of versatility and quality?

  • @nimaltd
    @nimaltd 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The bluetooth can play music or just for confoguration?

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Unfortunately the bluetooth is just so you can edit the patches using the mobile app. 🤔

  • @nashilling01
    @nashilling01 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    seems like mine doesnt want to connect to pc. i dont know what im doing wrong

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sometimes mine doesn't, but I found if I turn it on whilst connected to the computer then it's recognized . . If it continues, I'd contact Donner support and maybe get a replacement 🤔

  • @ivancunanan644
    @ivancunanan644 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What are the changes made by the firmware update version 1.1.0

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry, I have no idea. I have searched everywhere and they don't seem to tell you what they've done. 🤔

  • @kenblevins3611
    @kenblevins3611 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice review. I just bought one myself. I bought a Donner guitar also. I’m wondering, did you plug the arena directly into a powered amp and use amp/cabs? They say you can’t do that. If you plug directly you can only use it for pedals. Just checking.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've tried it on several amps (guitar, bass and acoustic) and they all sound fine with or without the amp/cabs. For best results you have to set the amp to a neutral position to start with (no drive and flat Bass, middle, treble). You can turn the amp/cabs on and off easily to see which you prefer and some banks sound great others not so much. The best results I've had out of it are going through powered studio speakers, because of the stereo effects. 😊

    • @kenblevins3611
      @kenblevins3611 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@guitar-academy
      Interesting. Thanks. They all say it’s two power inputs so it muddies it. I’ll try it through a fender champion 30. One last thing. Would Mackie 3’s or 5’s sound good? What power amp to drive them? Thanks.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@kenblevins3611I would agree to some degree, it depends what amps models you use. Something that would be nice to see in a future version is a globe EQ. The line 6 Helix has one and it's very useful when going between amps, but they are at least twice the price. 🤔

    • @CarlitoProductions
      @CarlitoProductions 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Would this work with synths as well? Picking up a synth soon and hoping to find an all in one unit for effects

  • @RobinZ-vc4tu
    @RobinZ-vc4tu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Does it have Whammy???😢 I cant find it on mine

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No it doesn't have whammy, but it has some near equivalents of effect on the whammy pedal. FXA has pitch, which can then be set to 100% mix and then you can adjust the amount you want the pitch to shift by. 🤔

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gch-how u doing?-you made incredible shotts~:))

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much!! I'm well, I hope your doing well too 😊😃

  • @MatthiasMaly-Persy
    @MatthiasMaly-Persy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    so you have amp and vab simulation on while running the unit into a guitar combo? What shall men expect from this than?

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      vab? I think you mean cab. Personally I never use guitar combos apart from to do tests, but if you do you can easily turn the amp and cab simulators on and off easily, that's what the foot switches are for. But if you like the sound of amp/cab simulators going through a combo there's nothing wrong with that.

    • @musicmatti
      @musicmatti 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sorry "cab" of course. Yes, you can run a modeling device thru a combo but for a test I would the device like intended to show the capabilities of the simulation. That's why I'm asking.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@musicmatti Yes, I put it through a combo at the beginning as proof of concept as I explained in the video. However all the subsequent tests went straight into my mixing desk.

  • @mxppx
    @mxppx 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    How can you tune on stage with out sound? Tune muted on the amp

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      All effects units mute the sound during tuning. You do it visually with lights so you can easily tune up with out hearing the guitar.

    • @mxppx
      @mxppx 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@guitar-academy thank you, just bought one it was one of my concerns.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@mxppx ah I see, you'll soon get use to it 😊😊

  • @DennieSparkman
    @DennieSparkman 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I looked at numerous other reviews and they just didn’t give the information needed.
    Based on this review alone I just purchased the Donner multi-effects pedal.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hope you're pleased. I use this one regularly and I really like it 😊😃

    • @DennieSparkman
      @DennieSparkman 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@guitar-academy I’m sure it will be good.
      I have so many pedals they all won’t fit on my board. I’m looking to setup another pedal board with the Donner as the center piece.
      Again great review you did on this piece.
      God bless and have a great Christmas and new year.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DennieSparkmanThank you very much and you too, God bless you and give you the best up coming year. 😊

  • @joaquinarevalodedicatoria5319
    @joaquinarevalodedicatoria5319 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I updated mine and it just won’t turn on it’s just stuck on boot mode. Any suggestions?

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Turn it off and then turn it on again whilst holding down the main button (the big button by the screen). The unit will then go into update mode again so you can do the update again. I hope this works for you. 😊

    • @joaquinarevalodedicatoria5319
      @joaquinarevalodedicatoria5319 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It is in update mode but I don’t see any button to update again on my computer it just says “check version”

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@joaquinarevalodedicatoria5319 just go through as if you're starting from scratch. do the 'check version' and it should allow you to update from there

    • @joaquinarevalodedicatoria5319
      @joaquinarevalodedicatoria5319 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I will give it a try Thank you so much

  • @HardTourVela
    @HardTourVela 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just can't get it to work on my PC, my pedal is recognized as audio input/output, but Donner Control never recognizes it :/ Has anyone gotten it to work?

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hopefully it's just the lead. Try a different lead and a different USB socket (just in case). It was recognized straight away on my system. 🤔

    • @angelhernandez1192
      @angelhernandez1192 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I am having the same problem, I tried a few cables and different ports and I couldn’t get it to connect. Please help. Thank you

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@angelhernandez1192Donner have got their own support that can get it up and running for you. I contacted them once with a problem I had and they responded pretty quickly. 🤔

    • @HardTourVela
      @HardTourVela 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@angelhernandez1192 i got it working on my laptop, (win11), this time i got the app running and then i connected the device for the first time. Thats how i got it to run, I'm not sure if it is either the OS or the order in which i connected it. My PC is win10 and i connected the device but the app was not running

    • @angelhernandez1192
      @angelhernandez1192 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much, your video has helped me with very good information.

  • @Anjohl
    @Anjohl 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    No effectss loop is surprising. I can't imagine the non-drive effects sound great into an amp.

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No, no effects loop. I've tried it on several amps (guitar, bass and acoustic) and they all sound fine. You have to tweek the amp and arena to get the best results, but I find it sound great clean and dirty. I must admit though IMO it sounds best into a stereo PA or studio speakers because of the stereo effects, but not everyone likes the stereo effects. 🤔

  • @mygreatbigfoot1679
    @mygreatbigfoot1679 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Black knobs on a black background, not one for speccy four eyes then. Who designed this stuff?

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good point and very valid . . . I have shocking eye sight and I didn't have a problem, but I do prefer to use the software to edit the sounds so I don't have to keep bending down to the effects.

  • @steveoeding
    @steveoeding 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Fingernails 😳

    • @guitar-academy
      @guitar-academy  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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