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The 11 Best Black Friday Deals for Music Producers (2025)
It’s that time of the year again – Black Friday is here, and everything is on sale. Here’s why it’s one of the most important events for music producers.
No matter if you’re looking for a new plugin, fresh sample packs, inspiring presets, or even thinking about upgrading your DAW, you already know how quickly these things add up. Music production can get very pricey very fast.
That’s why Black Friday and Cyber Week are always worth the hype for producers. This is when you typically see the deepest discounts of the entire year, and as always, we’ve gone through the noise and pulled together 11 of the best Black Friday deals we found for 2025.
Full transparency: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links (mostly those pointing to PluginBoutique), but nothing here is sponsored. Every tool and plugin on this list is something we genuinely use in our own production and sound design — no fluff, no filler.
With that out of the way, let’s jump 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 1st, 2025
2. Cableguys (Shaperbox)
Cableguys continues to be one of the most innovative plugin developers in the game, known for creating powerful tools that push what’s possible in sound design and production. Their flagship multi-effect, ShaperBox, remains one of the most versatile and creative modulation suites out there.
This year is also the perfect moment to check out Snapback, their new drum-layering plugin. It takes a unique approach to shaping and reinforcing drums, making it a standout addition to any producer’s toolkit.
ShaperBox 3 (Multi-effect envelope shaper)
Snapback (Drum-layering plugin)
Discount: Up to 40% OFF
Time: Ends Dec 2nd, 2025
3. Kilohearts (Phase Plant)
Kilohearts is probably best known for their free Essentials bundle — a collection of straightforward, great-sounding effects that almost every producer has in their toolkit. But beyond that, they’re also the creators of Phase Plant, one of the most flexible and powerful synths on the market.
This Black Friday, you can grab Phase Plant for half the price, or go all-in with the Kilohearts Ultimate Bundle and save big on their entire ecosystem.
Phase Plant (Insane synth!)
Ultimate Bundle (The “Everything” bundle)
Discount: Up to 50% OFF
Time: No end date specified, but likely only until the first week of Dec.
4. 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: 50% OFF Everything
Time: Ends Dec 5th, 2025
5. 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-Q4 EQ or the versatile Pro-L2 limiter.
Our favorite & must-have FabFilter plugins:
FabFilter Pro-Q 4 (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 1st, 2025
6. 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.
Our favorite & must-have Arturia plugins:
V Collection 11 (Analog Synth Emulations)
FX Collection 5 (Analog FX Emulations)
Discount: 50% OFF Both Collections & Select Plugins
Time: Ends Dec 9th, 2025
7. 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.
Our favorite & must-have XLN Audio plugins:
RC-20 (Vintage multi-effect)
Life (Unique beat & groove generator)
XO (Creative sample manager)
All XLN Audio Plugins & Expansions
Discount: 50% OFF Everything
Time: Ends Dec 8th, 2025
8. 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: No end date specified, but likely only until the first week of Dec.
9. 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.
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: Up to 75% OFF
Time: Ends Dec 4th, 2025
10. DAW: 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: No end date specified, but likely only until the first week of Dec.
11. DAW: Ableton (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 get your hands on this thing.
Also, this year, you can save 25% on their hardware too. This includes the Ableton Push and Move. Plus, you also get 25% off all “packs” they offer. These are fantastic little upgrades for any serious Live user.
If you own Live already, log in to see your upgrade prices.
Discount: 25 % OFF Live, Packs & Hardware
Time: Ends Dec 2nd, 2025
FOMO is real.
A quick piece of advice for huge sales like these!
FOMO (fear of missing out) is definitely something to watch out for during sales like these. Yes, what we mentioned in the intro of this article is 100% true. For producers, Black Friday is the best time to save on plugins, DAWs, and sample packs.
This is the time when some companies hold their biggest sale of the year, and sometimes it’s the only sale they do all year.
That said, while all of these plugins are great, and the deals are even better, remember that you don’t necessarily need them all. Don’t let FOMO get to you and waste money on plugins you don’t need just because they are on sale right now.
These sales are perfect for packs and plugins you’ve had your eye on for a while and that you already planned to get — and if you find a new plugin that you haven’t heard about before, always get the free demo and try it out before buying!
