The best time of the year for music producers is here—Black Friday season.
…Or not-the-best time, if you’re someone who gets overwhelmed by the countless social media posts, notifications, and emails with all-caps subject lines. This year, we decided we wanted to put together a tight and curated list once again for those who want to block out the noise and know about the deals that are among the best of the best.
From significant mark-downs on the latest plugins to solid discounts on long-time industry staples, below we’ve identified 15 great Black Friday deals for music production (not including our own deal—which allows new subscribers to access millions of royalty-free sounds, Splice INSTRUMENT, and more via the Splice Creator Annual Plan at half price).
For a limited time, new subscribers can unlock 50% off the Splice Creator Annual Plan.
Spitfire Audio is the home of award-winning virtual instruments and sample libraries, recorded in pristine quality in the world’s finest recording studios like AIR and Abbey Road. We joined forces with them earlier this year, and until December 2nd, they’re offering sales on their entire catalog, ranging anywhere from 15% to as high as 50%, with additional discounts for email subscribers—don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity.
This year, Ableton is offering 25% off of Ableton Live 12.3 (recently integrated with Splice), plus 20% off of some of their most popular hardware including Move and Push. If you’ve been thinking about trying out the DAW or adding these products to your music production toolkit, there’s truly no better time.
Akai are sharing a wide range of deals this Black Friday—until December 7th, you can get 50%+ discounts on their effects plugins, software instruments, and expansions (with additional savings if you pick up multiple products), as well as their Tape Double Track plugin for absolutely free (typically $99).
Fender are offering exclusive deals on select electric guitars, acoustics, basses, and accessories, including over $100 off on many of their most popular instruments. Their stock is limited though, so don’t delay if you’re interested.
If you’ve ever wanted to try using Avid’s time-tested products, now may be the time to dive in—until November 30th, they’re offering up to 40% off of Pro Tools (also now integrated with Splice), 33% off of Media Composer, and 40% off of Sibelius subscriptions.
Native Instruments are kicking off their annual Cyber Sale strong with deals on pro MIDI controllers, DJ gear, and Maschine. Plus, if you’re an existing user of Komplete, they’re also offering half-price updates or upgrades on the latest Komplete bundle, which includes Kontakt 8, Ozone 11, and additional libraries.
Best known by producers for their iconic Scarlett audio interfaces, Focusrite’s products play an integral role in the music creation process for beginners and pros alike, year after year. This Black Friday, they’re offering a wide range of discounts on both new and refurbished gear—be sure to check out their 3rd generation interfaces for three complimentary months of Splice Sounds.
This Black Friday, Arturia are offering 50% off on their flagship software, spanning everything from their legendary emulations to powerful sound design plugins. What’s more, you can get an extra 15% off additional items in your cart when you spend over 100€.
For those who are interested in Roland’s iconic keyboards, guitars, basses, and audio equipment, they’ve quietly compiled some of their top holiday deals on Amazon. They also have a playful and interactive digital booklet of deals that you can flip through during your Thanksgiving weekend.
Until December 1st, you can save up to 30% on AIAIAI’s cutting-edge headphones, studio monitors, and accessories. This is their only sale of the year, so it’s definitely worth checking out if you’ve been interested in trying out their audio products.
UJAM are offering some of the most competitive Black Friday discounts available on the market, with up to 93% off of their most popular software instruments and bundles—and from drum kits and synths to guitars and symphonic elements, their comprehensive library has something for everyone.
Whether it’s their Pro-Q3 EQ or Pro-L 2 limiter (or anything in between), FabFilter are known for their industry-leading and widely-beloved plugins for mixing and mastering. Until December 2nd, they’re offering a rare deal in 25% off for all of their plugins and bundles.
Known for their powerful yet easy-to-use plugins like Decapitator and Little AlterBoy, Soundtoys are a mainstay in the music production landscape. Until December 4th, you can grab Soundtoys 5 for 60% off, and get up to 75% off on a range of individual effects.
A manufacturer we covered in our guide on guitar amp simulator plugins, Neural DSP crafts “algorithmically perfect” sounds in partnership with today’s best guitarists including the likes of Tim Henson and Cory Wong. Their Black Friday deal is nice and simple—50% off of all of their plugins.
Last but not least, Antares are offering up to 70% off of select products including AutoTune Unlimited, AutoTune 2026, Metamorph, and more. Whether you’re interested in their subscription or purchasing licenses outright, now might be the time to take the plunge.
And there you have it—hopefully we were able to help you make a new discovery or purchase that’s going to become an invaluable part of your music creation process! If you’d like to discuss gear, music production, and more with other like-minded creators, be sure to join the Splice Discord.
For a limited time, new Splice subscribers can access millions of royalty-free sounds, Splice INSTRUMENT, and more via the Splice Creator Annual Plan at half price:
November 27, 2025
