Black Friday is just around the corner and that means big discounts on top-notch audio plugins and studio software tools. In this post, we'll introduce you to the best deals so you can upgrade your studio with high-quality tools without breaking your budget.
- UPDATE: New offer added
Black Friday, Cyber Week and Audiovember 2023
This year's Black Friday will take place on November 24th, 2023, but most manufacturers of audio tools and music software have exciting offers available throughout the month of November, extending right up to the end of Cyber Week (November 27th - December 2nd, 2023). . Find the best deals Audio engineers, producers and Musician at Plugin Boutique and Thomann .
Free plugin downloads 2023
Before we get to the deals, let's start with some free treasures! Here are plugins you should definitely grab before the free download period is over:
Plugin Boutique
When you purchase from Plugin Boutique you will receive one of these plugins for free this month until November 20th, 2023 :
Universal audio
Waves Audio
The Waves Audio promotion ends on Black Friday, November 24th, 2023.
Sound toys
The Soundtoys promotion ends on December 1st, 2023.
iZotope by Native Instruments
Arthuria
The Arturia Analog Lab Play plugin has been available to everyone free of charge since November 1st, 2023!
Slate Digital
When the campaign ends is unknown.
The best Black Friday Audio Software Deals for Musicians, Producers & Audio Engineers 2023
Here you will find the best software deals of the year - sorted by expiration date:
Solid State Logic
- SSL X-Limit currently with 75% discount (Click here to see the current price) 🔥
- Promotion ends on November 19th, 2023
Softube
- Softube Early Black Friday Deals currently with up to 89% discount (Click here to see current price) 🔥
- Promotion ends on November 19, 2023
Brainworx
- bx_crispytuner (incl. bx_crispyscale) currently with 89% discount (click here to see the current price)
- Brainworx Top 50 Plugins currently on sale with up to 90% discount (Click here to see the current price) 🔥
- Promotion ends on November 19th, 2023
Zynaptiq
- Zynaptiq PITCHMAP currently on sale with up to 42% discount (click here to see the current price) 🔥
- Promotion ends on November 19th, 2023
FabFilter
- UPDATE: FabFilter Mixing & Mastering Plugins currently on sale with up to 25% discount (Click here to see current prices) 🔥
- Promotion ends on November 27th , 2023
D16 Group
- Plugins from the d16 group are currently on sale with up to 70% discount (click here to see the current price)
- Promotion ends on November 27, 2023
Rhodes
- Rhodes currently on sale for 50% off (click here to see current price)
- Promotion ends on November 27, 2023
LANDR
- LANDR Mastering Plugin currently on sale with a 25% discount (click here to see the current price)
- Promotion ends on November 28, 2023
Synchro Arts
- VocAlign Project 5 currently with 33% discount (Click here to see the current price)
- VocAlign Ultra & ReVoice Bundle currently on sale with 28% discount (Click here to see the current price)
- Synchro Arts Plugins, Bundles & Upgrades currently on sale for up to 50% off (Click here to see current price) 🔥
- Promotion ends on November 28, 2023
Cableguys
- ShaperBox 3 Bundle currently with 10% discount (Click here to see the current price)
- Cableguys Plugins, Bundles & Upgrades currently on sale with up to 38% discount (Click here to see the current price)
- Promotion ends on November 28, 2023
Universal audio
Universal Audio is known for its high-quality audio interfaces and plugins . Here are some of the Black Friday deals:
- Universal Audio Plugins and Bundles currently on sale for up to 90% off (Click here to see current prices) 🔥
- Promotion ends on November 30, 2023
- UAD LUNA Pro Bundle with 50% discount on sale (Click here to see current price) 🔥
- Promotion ends on November 30, 2023
MAAT Digital
MAAT Digital stands for state-of-the-art audio tools. Use the voucher code 30-PERCENT-EVERYTHING-2023 and save 30% on Black Friday in the MAAT Digital online shop or at Plugin Boutique :
- All audio plugins from MAAT Digital are currently on sale with up to 30% discount (click here to see current prices) 🔥
- Promotion ends on November 30, 2023
Mastering Academy students even benefit from a 50% discount on audio plugins fromMAAT Digital ! Speak to your coaches to receive the discount.
Celemony
- Melody Assistant currently with 59% discount (Click here to see the current price)
- UPDATE: Celemony Vocal Correction Plugins & Upgrades currently on sale for up to 60% off (Click here to see current prices) 🔥
- Promotion ends on November 30, 2023
YouLean
- YouLean Loudness Meter Pro currently on sale for 41% off (Click here to see current price)
- Promotion ends on November 30, 2023
u-he
- UPDATE: u-he plugins and virtual instruments are currently on sale for up to 52% off (click here to see current prices) 🔥
- Promotion ends on November 30 , 2023
KORG
- Virtual instruments and plugins from KORG currently on sale with up to 59% discount (click here to see the current price)
- Promotion ends on November 30, 2023
zplane
- zplane plugins currently on sale with up to 38% discount (click here to see the current price) 🔥
- Promotion ends on November 30, 2023
KV331 Audio
- SynthMaster Player FREE
- SynthMaster 2 Player with 70% discount (Click here to see the current price
- SynthMaster One with up to 76% discount (Click here to see current price)
- KV331 plugins currently on sale with up to 76% discount (click here to see current prices)
- Promotion ends on November 30, 2023
Aberrant DSP
- Aberrant dsp plugins currently on sale with up to 35% off (click here to see current prices)
- Promotion ends on November 30, 2023
AIR Music Technology
- Hybrid 3 Expansion: Fresh Energy Expansion Pack free
- Hybrid 3 Expansion: E-lec-tro Waves Expansion Pack free
- Other plugins from AIR Music Technology currently on sale with up to 38% discount (click here to see the current price)
- Promotion ends on November 30, 2023
Sound toys
- Soundtoys 5 Bundle currently on sale with 48% discount (Click here to see the current price)
- Little AlterBoy is currently on sale at 48% off (click here to see current price)
- Decapitator currently on sale for 74% off (click here to see current price)
- Soundtoys Effect Rack currently on sale with 48% discount (click here to see the current price)
- UPDATE: Soundtoys Plugins currently on sale with up to 80% discount (click here to see the current price) 🔥
- Promotion ends on December 1st , 2023
XLN Audio
- RC-20 Retro Color currently on sale with 50% discount (click here to see the current price)
- DS-10 Drum Shaper currently on sale with 50% discount (Click here to see the current price)
- UPDATE: Selected XLN Audio Plugins currently on sale with a 50% discount (Click here to see current prices)
- Promotion ends on December 1st , 2023
UJAM
- UPDATE: UJAM Plugins currently with up to 77% discount (Click here to see current prices)
- Promotion ends on December 3rd, 2023
iZotopes
- iZotope Plugins currently on sale with up to 38% discount (Click here to see the current price) 🔥
- Promotion ends on December 3rd, 2023
Ableton
- Ableton Live 11 Standard currently on sale with 20% discount + free upgrade to Live 12 (Click here to see the current price)
- Ableton Live 11 Suite currently on sale with 20% discount + free upgrade to Live 12 (Click here to see the current price)
- UPDATE: Ableton Live 11 currently with 20% discount in the Black Friday Sale + free upgrade to the new version Ableton Live 12 (Click here to see current prices) 🔥
- Promotion ends on December 3rd, 2023
Avid
- Avid Pro Tools Studio Annual Subscription currently on sale for 20% off (Click here to see current price)
- UPDATE: 20% off all annual subscriptions: Avid Pro Tools, Sibelius & Media Composer currently on sale at 20% off (Click here to see current price) 🔥
- Promotion ends on December 4th , 2023
Loopcloud
- 2 months of Loopcloud for $2 and Native Instruments Super Synth 8 for free (Click here to see current price) 🔥
- Promotion ends on December 4th, 2023
Plugin Boutique
- Audio Tools from Plugin Boutique currently on sale with up to 68% off (click here to see current prices)
- Promotion ends on 12/05/2023
Arthuria
- Arturia virtual instruments and effects are currently on sale for 50% off (click here to see current prices) 🔥
- Promotion ends on December 5th, 2023
Sonnox
- Sonnox Plugins currently on sale with up to 75% discount (click here to see the current price) 🔥
- Promotion ends on December 5th, 2023
Leapwing
- Leapwing Plugins currently on sale with a 40% discount (click here to see the current price) 🔥
- Promotion ends on 12/06/2023
Baby audio
- Plugins from Baby Audio currently on sale with up to 53% discount (click here to see current prices)
- Promotion ends on 12/06/2023
DDMF
- UPDATE: DDMF Plugins currently on sale with a 40% discount (Click here to see the current price)
- Promotion ends on December 7th , 2023
Antares
- Antares Plugins currently on sale with up to 50% discount (click here to see current prices) 🔥
- Promotion ends on 12/11/2023
Native Instruments
- Native Instruments plugins and virtual instruments currently on sale for up to 55% off (click here to see current prices) 🔥
- Promotion ends on 12/13/2023
Eventide
- Eventide Immersive Plugins currently on sale for 60% off (Click here to see current price)
- Promotion ends on December 31, 2023
PreSonus
- PreSonus Studio One, Studio One+ & PreSonus Plugins currently on sale with up to 30% discount (Click here to see current prices)
- Promotion ends on December 31 , 2023
output
- Virtual instruments from Output are currently on sale with up to 50% discount (click here to see the current price) 🔥
- Promotion ends on January 2nd, 2024
Waves Audio
Waves Audio offers new and changing plugins and bundle offers every week - click here to view all current promotions, discounts and Waves Audio coupon codes.
- Various audio plugins, bundles and upgrades from Waves Audio are currently on sale with up to 90% discount (click here to see the current price) 🔥
The best Black Friday Audio Software Deals for Musicians, Producers & Audio Engineers 2023
Some audio software manufacturers have not yet announced what Black Friday deals they have in store for this year. Below you will find a list of manufacturers who have participated in Black Friday in the past but have not yet released any offers for this year - We will update this article as soon as there is news:
Beatport Studio
- Not yet known
Steinberg
- Not yet known
The most frequently asked questions about Black Friday and audio plugin deals
Which plugins are particularly recommended for beginners?
For beginners, we recommend plugins with intuitive user interfaces and basic functions. Check out offerings from Native Instruments ,Ujam or Plugin Boutique's Scaler 2 plugin , known for their ease of use and high quality, ideal for getting started in the world of audio plugins.
How long are the Black Friday deals valid for?
The validity period of Black Friday deals varies depending on the manufacturer. As a rule, however, the offers extend over the entire Black Friday weekend until Cyber Monday. It's advisable to grab early as some deals may only be available in limited quantities.
Do you need coupons for the Plugin Deals campaign?
No, most promotions are also available without a promotional code or coupon. The discounts are automatically deducted from the shopping cart. If you are unsure, add your desired items to the shopping cart to see the final and discounted total before completing the purchase.
Are the Black Friday offers also for the full versions or just for upgrades?
Most manufacturers offer Black Friday discounts on both full versions and upgrades. Bundle offers are sometimes also available that combine several plugins at a discounted price.
Are there additional bonus offers if you buy several plugins together?
Yes, some manufacturers offer additional bonus offers when you purchase multiple plugins or software tools together, such as Universal Audio or Waves Audio .
How can I make sure Black Friday deals are compatible with my DAW?
To ensure that the audio plugins and software tools you purchase are compatible with your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) , check the supported plugin versions (VST/VST3/AU/AAX) on the respective product page before purchasing. You can usually find information about the supported versions, DAWs and system requirements at Plugin Boutique at the end of the product page.
Shop with coupons and discounts at Plugin Boutique
Get free sample packs with Rewards+ Tokens
With the Rewards+ Program from With Plugin Boutique you collect valuable points with every purchase, which you can redeem for discounts or free sample packs and extensions.
When you spend £50 / €60 / $75 or more you will receive 1 Rewards+ token, which you can exchange for free sample packs. The sample packs are royalty-free, like all available sample packs Plugin Boutique .
Would you rather save money with coupon codes?
Rewards+ tokens can also be exchanged for Plugin Boutique Coupon Codes. Select your desired voucher code and redeem it in the shopping cart.
Cash Back: Collect Virtual Cash for free products
The so-called Virtual Cash (or VC) is the cash-back program from Plugin Boutique . For every product you purchase, you will receive 5% back as virtual cash, which you can have credited towards your next purchase.
You can also exchange Rewards+ Tokens for Virtual Cash! A Rewards+ token is worth £1.25 / €1.50 / $1.50 and can easily be converted into Virtual Cash at the checkout.
Black Friday 2023 – The best deals for musicians
The most exciting time of the year for musicians and music producers is just around the corner. On November 24th, 2023 the time has finally come: Black Friday at Plugin Boutique and Thomann is taking place! This means that numerous audio software and hardware manufacturers will be showcasing their best offerings. Whether you are a musician, producer, audio engineer, artist or content creator - this day has something for each of us. And don't worry, we've got you covered! We will keep you updated with the best deals and offers on our blog. All you have to do is follow us to make sure you don't miss out on any great bargains.
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