In this week’s episode of The Logic Pros, we will be taking a short break from the usual routine to stock up on discounted iPad synth apps, plug-ins for Logic, keyboard controllers and more as we transition from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. We have been tracking all the deals to be had over the holiday weekend on 9to5Toys, so we thought a roundup of the best music production and home recording gear/software was in order for this week’s episode:
Along with Amazon’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday music gear deals, large (near) sitewide sales can be had at , Guitar Center, ZZSounds, and many more. We have have spotted some solid deals on Mac/iOS compatible keyboard controllers, rare price drops on manufactured refurbished Apogee interfaces and the popular Blue USB/Lightning mics (great for home recording and podcasting). You’ll also find some headphones still available from Audio Technica and some handy storage options for backing up your sessions or storing sample libraries below. Last but not least, we have a laundry list of price drops on the App Store from Moog and Korg, along with some amazing deals on plug-ins for Logic from Native Instruments, UAD, Waves, SugarBytes, SoundToys, XLN Audio and many more:
MIDI/DJ/Keyboard Controllers:
- Novation MK2 USB MIDI Keyboard Controllers (25-61 Key) from $ 80 (Orig. up to $ 260) | Amazon
- also available at Guitar Center, , and more
- Korg microKEY 37-Key USB Powered Keyboard $ 40 (Reg. $ 80) | Amazon
- M-Audio 61-Key USB MIDI Drum Pad/Keyboard $ 189 (Orig. $ 230) | Amazon
- Jamstik iOS Wireless Smart Guitar $ 115 (Reg. $ 150) | 9to5Toys Specials
- Using code jamcheap1 at checkout
- Livid controllers: 20% off sitewide + free T-shirt w/ code BLACKFRIDAY15 | Livid Instruments
- Up to 20% off Moog Synths +10% off Merch/accessories | Moog Music
- Using code TURKEYMOOG10 at checkout
- Elektron Analog Keys, Four & Rytm 10% off | Elektron
- Arturia Synths: MicroBrute, MiniBrute, SparkLE, more | Arturia
- Numark NV DJ Controller for Serato w/ Dual-Displays $ 549 (Reg. $ 650+) | Amazon
- Numark Mixtrack II USB DJ Controller with Trigger Pads $ 110 (Reg. $ 130+) | Amazon
- Numark iDJ Pro Professional DJ Controller for iPad $ 200 (Reg. $ 250+) | Amazon
Interfaces:
- Black Friday up to 55% off Apogee factory refurbished interfaces, mics, more | Apogee
- IK iRig 2 guitar adaptor for iPhone/iPad/Mac $ 25 (Reg. $ 32-$ 40) | Amazon/Guitar Center/
- IK iRig PRE for iPhone/iPad/Mac $ 25 (Reg. up to $ 40) | Amazon
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB interface $ 100 (Reg. $ 150) | Adorama
- Behringer U-Phoria USB Interfaces w/ 24-Bit/192kHz from $ 80 (Reg. $ 130) | Amazon//
Mics:
- Blue Microphones Spark Digital Lightning Condenser Mic from $ 128 (Reg. $ 200) | Amazon
- Blue Microphones Best Selling Yeti USB Condenser Mic $ 75 (Reg. $ 100+) | Amazon
- MXL Ribbon, Condenser, more Black Friday mic sales | Amazon
iOS apps:
- Animoog for iPhone: $ 2 (Reg. $ 6)
- Filtatron: $ 2 (Reg. $ 6)
- KORG iELECTRIBE Gorillaz Edition: $ 10 (Reg. $ 20)
- KORG iKaossilator: $ 10 (Reg. $ 20)
- KORG iM1: $ 15 (Reg. $ 30)
- KORG iPolysix: $ 15 (Reg. $ 30)
- iMPC Pro: $ 10 (Reg. $ 13)
- KORG Gadget: $ 20 (Reg. $ 40)
- KORG iELECTRIBE: $ 10 (Reg. $ 20)
- KORG iMS-20: $ 15 (Reg. $ 30)
- KORG Module for iPad: $ 20 (Reg. $ 30)
- Magellan: $ 10 (Reg. $ 15)
- Galileo Organ: $ 7 (Reg. $ 10)
- Arpeggionome Pro – A New Musical Instrument: $ 5 (Reg. $ 10)
- Arpeggionome for iPhone – A New Musical Instrument: $ 1 (Reg. $ 5)
- GuitarToolkit: $ 1 (Reg. $ 3)
- Ultimate Guitar Tabs: $ 1 (Reg. $ 3)
- AudioTools: $ 8 (Reg. $ 20)
- 76 Synthesizer: $ 1 (Reg. $ 2)
- iProphet:
- iMini Synthesizer: $ 5 (Reg. $ 10)
- iSEM Synthesizer: $ 5 (Reg. $ 10)
- More Black Friday iOS/Mac apps games on sale…
Software:
- 50% off KOMPLETE Instruments/FX, MASCHINE Expansions, TRAKTOR PRO 2 | Native Instruments
- Up to 75% off bundles, exclusive digital doorbusters and much more | Waves
- More than $ 100 off SoundToys + FREE Little Alter Boy vocal transformer | SoundToys
- Up to 60% off everything SugarBytes starting from $ 69 | SugarBytes
- plug-ins: Neve, API, Marshall, more | Universal Audio
- Up to $ 200 off Heavocity bundles for Kontakt and more | Heavyocity
- Black Friday Sale: $ 60 off on Orbit in Black Friday Sale | Wide Blue Orbital
- Using code BLACKORBIT60 at checkout.
- Black Friday Sale: 40% off on instruments/tools | Steinberg
- Using code BLACKFRIDAY15
- 50% off everything in Black Friday Sale. | XLN Audio
- Using code BLACKFRIDAY15 at checkout.
- 33% off everything for Black Friday: vintage sampler instruments, more | Rattly and Raw
- Up to 60% off individual HD/Native EQ, Compression, more plugs | McDSP
More:
- Amazon Cyber Monday/Black Friday gear deals: instruments, more | Amazon
- Additional 20% off on Select Musical Instruments/Accessories | Amazon
- Using code MUSIC20OFF at checkout
- Black Friday Headphone deals: Audio-Technica ATH-M series, Sony, Beats, much more
- Amazon Cloud Drive 1-Year Unlimited Online Storage: $ 5 (Reg. $ 60)
- WD My Passport Ultra 2TB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive: $ 65 shipped (Reg. $ 75)
- Gibraltar Heavy Drum Throne $ 48 (Reg. $ 58+) | Amazon
- Casio Privia 88-Key Full Size Digital Piano + $ 100 Amazon gift card $ 500 (Orig. $ 600) | Amazon
- Casio 88-Key Digital Grand Piano w/ Touch Display + $ 160 Amazon gift card $ 799
- Black Friday 15% off orders $ 299 or more w/ code BLACKFRIDAY| Musician’s Friend
- Cyber Week deals up to 83% off: guitars, amps, software, keyboards | Sweetwater
- Happy Thanksgiving: 120 products, 50% off, 12 days only | Native Instruments
- Guitar-A-Thon up to 20% off 120,000 different guitars, basses, uses and amps | Guitar Center
If you have spotted any sweet music gear or plug-in/apps deals that we have may have missed, let us know in the comments below.
The Logic Pros is a regular series exploring all of the most interesting gadgets and software for making music on your Mac/iOS devices. If there is any gear you would like us to take a closer hands-on look at, let us know in the comments section below or shoot us an email.
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