The Music Producer's Guide to Black Friday
If you’re a producer looking to make the most of Black Friday this year, it’s the perfect moment to revisit your studio setup. Are your monitors revealing everything? Is your interface holding you back? Could you use more hands-on control? And what about your acoustics and accessories?
Here are 9 smart Black Friday upgrade ideas that can genuinely lift your workflow.
1. Upgrade Your Near-Field Monitors
Check out the ADAM Audio D3V – a compact but serious active desktop monitoring system with an AMT tweeter, 3.5" aluminium woofers, dual passive radiators, USB-C input, balanced TRS, and built-in room-correction controls.
If you're using older monitors, a modern pair like this can reveal details you've been missing; especially when found in a Black Friday deal.
2. New Interface Option for Multi-Input Setups
If you’re tracking multiple instruments, doing hybrid studio/live workflows or planning to expand, check out the Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 (4th Gen). It offers 16 inputs and 16 outputs, top-tier preamps, remote control and software bundle.
It’s a step up from basic interfaces and ideal if you record bands, use hardware synths and routing, or simply want serious flexibility.
3. Space-Saving MIDI Keyboard with Full Creative Control
If you want a compact controller that still gives you deep creative features, take a look at the Novation Launchkey 25. It’s a streamlined 25-key controller that fits easily into smaller studio setups, but still delivers full-size control with 16 RGB pads, 8 knobs, transport buttons, scale/chord modes, and powerful arpeggiator tools.
It’s perfect for producers who want a smaller footprint without sacrificing expressive control; ideal for tight desktops, portable rigs, or minimalist workstations.
4. Bass Traps & Acoustic Treatment
Your room affects your mixes more than almost any piece of gear. Bass traps and acoustic panels tighten up low-end and clean reflections so you hear your music more accurately, often with dramatic improvements.
5. Studio-Grade Headphones
A great pair of studio headphones, whether closed-back for recording or open-back for mixing, can reveal detail your monitors may hide. Black Friday deals often include models with better drivers or comfort upgrades.
6. High-Quality Cables & Power Conditioning
The "invisible" gear matters too. Upgrading your balanced cables, instrument leads, and power conditioning can reduce noise, improve reliability, and solve issues you didn’t know you had.
7. External SSD or Hard Drive for Projects
As your sessions grow, so do your storage needs. A fast external SSD is one of the most practical upgrades you can grab on Black Friday, especially for sample libraries or portable project workflows.
8. A Proper Studio Chair & Ergonomic Setup
Long sessions demand comfort. A supportive studio chair or small ergonomic improvements can transform how long you can work and how focused you feel.
9. Plugin Bundles or Sound Library Packs
Black Friday is famous for plugin bundles and sound libraries dropping to their lowest prices of the year. If you’re still using mostly stock tools, this might be the moment to expand your sonic palette. Check out our very own range of plugin bundles and plugins on sale now.
How to Pick the Right Deal
- Identify your bottleneck: monitors, room, interface, workflow, or comfort.
- Check the real price: make sure the discount is genuine.
- Look at bundles: software add-ons can outweigh the discount.
- Aim for practical upgrades: only buy what you’ll use regularly.
- Know the return policy: always a good safety net.
Black Friday isn’t about buying everything; it’s about choosing gear that genuinely improves the way you make music. Whether you’re upgrading your sound, refining your space, or expanding your creative toolkit, pick the gear that helps you grow as a producer.