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The 9 Best Black Friday Deals for Music Producers (2024)
Black Friday is back, and the deals are better than ever. Here’s why this is the best opportunity for music producers to upgrade their tools and save big.
Whether you’re after high-quality sample packs, inspiring presets, a shiny new synth plugin, or an upgrade to your DAW, you know how quickly the costs can add up. Music production tools aren’t cheap, but the good news? Black Friday and Cyber Week bring some of the best discounts of the year.
We’ve rounded up 9 incredible deals that we believe are absolute must-haves for producers of all levels.
Just a quick heads-up: some of the links in this post are affiliate links (mainly those directing you to PluginBoutique), but none of the tools on this list are sponsored. These are the plugins, DAWs, and sounds we genuinely use in our own music production and sound design—no exceptions.
With that said, let’s get into the best Black Friday deals for music producers this year!
1. Stickz (Sample Packs & Serum Presets)
Yes, we know, that’s us! This Black Friday, you can snag 40% off all our premium sample packs and top-notch Serum presets. Whether you’re after artist-inspired soundbanks, fresh loops, or cutting-edge presets to ignite your creativity, our packs are designed to bring new energy and inspiration to your productions. Don’t miss out — stock up and take your tracks to the next level!
Discount: 40% OFF Everything
Time: Ends Dec 2nd, 2024
2. oeksound (Mixing Plugins)
oeksound creates some of the most innovative and useful mixing plugins available today. If we didn’t already grab their plugins at launch, we’d jump on their Black Friday deals without hesitation. You’ve probably heard of their flagship plugin, soothe2, a game-changer for dynamic resonance control. But don’t sleep on their other gems — spiff and bloom are equally powerful tools we use in our own productions regularly. If you’re looking to elevate your mix game, these plugins are a must!
Our favorite & must-have oeksound plugins:
soothe2 (Dynamic resonance suppressor)
spiff (Adaptive transient processor)
bloom (Adaptive tone shaper)
Discount: Around 30% OFF All Plugins
Time: Ends Dec 2nd, 2024
3. FabFilter
If you’re a music producer, FabFilter needs no introduction. Their industry-leading effect plugins are trusted by top producers, mixing engineers, and mastering experts for good reason — they’re simply some of the best in the business. With FabFilter rarely offering discounts, Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to grab powerful tools like the Pro-Q3 EQ or the versatile Pro-L2 limiter.
Our favorite & must-have FabFilter plugins:
FabFilter Pro-Q 3 (EQ)
FabFilter Pro-L 2 (Limiter)
FabFilter Pro-C 2 (Compressor)
FabFilter Pro-R2 (Reverb)
FabFilter Saturn 2 (Multiband distortion)
Discount: 25% OFF All Plugins
Time: Ends Dec 2nd, 2024
4. Soundtoys
Soundtoys creates some of the most iconic plugins in music production, known for their legendary effects featured on countless major releases. If you’re looking to add depth, character, and creativity to your productions, this deal is a must-check.
✅ This is one of the deals we couldn’t resist! We used to own just a handful of Soundtoys plugins, but we upgraded to the full Soundtoys 5.4 collection a few days ago!
Our favorite & must-have Soundtoys plugins:
Decapitator (Saturation) [Absolute must!]
Little AlterBoy (Pitch & Formant Shifter)
EchoBoy (Delay)
MicroShift (Stereo-widening)
All Soundtoys Plugins & Bundles
Discount: Around 60% OFF Bundles & up to 75% OFF Individual Plugins
Time: Ends Dec 5th, 2024
5. Arturia
Arturia is a powerhouse in the world of software emulation and virtual instruments. Their flagship plugins, featured in the renowned V Collection, deliver thousands of stunning sounds and presets inspired by iconic analog gear. Whether you’re crafting lush pads, powerful leads, or atmospheric textures, Arturia’s tools are an essential part of any producer’s arsenal — and with Black Friday deals offering up to 50% off, there’s no better time to dive in.
✅ This year, we took advantage of their Black Friday deals to upgrade to the FX Collection 5. If you’ve been eyeing Arturia’s plugins, now’s your chance to snag them at an unbeatable price!
Our favorite & must-have Arturia plugins:
V Collection X (Analog Synth Emulations)
FX Collection 5 (Analog FX Emulations)
Discount: 50% OFF All Bundles & Select Plugins
Time: Ends Dec 10th, 2024
6. Image-Line (FL Studio)
Image-Line has been a trailblazer in the DAW space for years, and FL Studio remains one of the most popular choices for music producers worldwide. Whether you’re new to production or looking to upgrade your setup, Black Friday is the perfect time to grab this versatile and feature-packed DAW at a discounted price.
If you’re already part of the FL Gang, log in to see your upgrade prices.
Discount: Up to 30% OFF FL Studio & Upgrades
Time: Ends Dec 6th, 2024
7. Ableton (Live 11 & Live 12)
Ableton Live is a cornerstone in the world of DAWs, known for its versatility and widespread use by top music producers. Whether you plan on upgrading or are eager to give this powerhouse production tool a try, Black Friday is the ideal moment to save 20% on Live 12.
If you own Live already, log in to see your upgrade prices.
Discount: 25% OFF Live 12, Upgrades, and more
Time: Dec 3rd, 2024
8. Soundtheory (Gullfoss & Kraftur)
Gullfoss is one of those “magic” plugins that instantly shapes and balances any sound, bus, or mix you apply it to. It’s a staple in our production workflow, whether we’re working on music or crafting samples and loops. Sometimes, it’s that last 2% that makes all the difference, and Gullfoss delivers every time.
Soundtheory also released Kraftur, a powerful dynamics and transient tool that’s been a game-changing addition to our plugin library. If we hadn’t grabbed it at launch, it’d be an absolute must-buy during this Black Friday sale.
Gullfoss (Dynamic & Adaptive EQ)
Kraftur (Dynamic & Adaptive Clipper)
Discount: 40% OFF Gullfoss & 30% OFF Kraftur
Time: No end date specified, but likely only til Dec 2nd, 2024
9. XLN Audio (RC-20, Life, & more)
XLN Audio is a powerhouse in virtual instruments and sample libraries, with tools that have become industry standards for producers. If you haven’t heard of XLN Audio, you’ve almost certainly heard of RC-20, their iconic vintage multi-effect plugin — a must-have for adding warmth, texture, and character to your tracks. This Black Friday, all their products are 50% off, making it the perfect time to expand your toolkit.
One of their newest plugins, Life, has quickly become a favorite for creating dynamic percussion and drum grooves. If we hadn’t picked it up at launch, we’d be grabbing it in a heartbeat during this sale.
✅ This year, we also used XLN Audio’s deals to add some Addictive Keys and Addictive Drums libraries to our collection, and they’ve been a fantastic addition to our productions.
Our favorite & must-have XLN Audio plugins:
RC-20 (Vintage multi-effect) [Absolute must!]
Life (Unique beat & groove generator)
XO (Creative sample manager)
All XLN Audio Plugins & Expansions
Discount: 50% OFF Everything
Time: Ends Dec 8th, 2024
