Black Friday deals on Music Gear & Hardware 2023
This Black Friday brings substantial savings on coveted music production hardware and studio gear from renowned brands. The curated selection of deals spans mixing consoles, headphones, Eurorack modules, synthesizers, audio interfaces, MIDI controllers, and guitar pedals, all discounted between 10-50%.
Top 20Â best Black Friday deals on Gear & Hardware
1. Novation Launchkey 61 [MK3]- Refurbished (30% off)
Novation’s Launchkey is an intuitive, fully integrated keyboard controller designed for music production in Ableton Live. With inspirational tools like Scale and Chord modes, it aims to expand creators’ musical vocabularies regardless of ability level. Custom Modes and MIDI output also enable powerful creative flexibility. Specifically tailored for Ableton Live users, Novation’s Launchkey keyboard controller features deep software integration along with musical inspiration tools like Scale and Chord modes.
– Retail Price: $220.99
– Sale Price: $319.99
2. Black Friday TONEX Pedal + ODSÂ
IK Multimedia’s Black Friday deals offer major savings on must-have gear. The star of the show is the TONEX Pedal, now just $399.99/€399.99 for a limited time. This versatile multi-effects unit packs a punch, with the ability to load over 1,100 amp and pedal models with TONEX MAX technology.
But IK sweetens the pot with a free download of their brand new ODS Legends Tone Model collection (a $99.99/€99.99 value) when you register your TONEX Pedal. The ODS Legends Signature Collection features 20 studio-grade tone presets capturing the essence of 4 legendary Overdrive Special amps and 2 classic stompboxes.
3. Novation FLkey Mini Refurbished (30% OFF)
Novation designed the highly portable 25-key FLkey Mini MIDI controller specifically for streamlined FL Studio workflows. With transport controls, step sequencing, parameter automation, and Channel Rack triggering, it enables hands-on FL production anywhere. The controller also includes a 6-month trial of FL Studio Producer Edition. Tailored for FL power users, Novation’s ultra-portable FLkey Mini keyboard controller packs 25 velocity-sensitive mini keys alongside 16 pads with Channel Rack playability. Additional features like step sequencing, parameter control, and transport options enable direct FL Studio integration on the go.
– Retail Price: $88.99
– Sale Price: $129.99
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4. Novation Circuit Tracks Refurbished (30% OFF)
Novation’s hands-on Circuit Tracks production station packs two polyphonic synths, two MIDI tracks, four drum tracks, sequencing, effects, and battery power in a portable form factor. As a refurbished unit with minimal prior use, it offers full feature functionality alongside a discounted price tag. The refurbished Novation Circuit Tracks groovebox pairs portable battery-powered production with a step sequencer, two on-board synths, sample support, master effects, and dedicated MIDI control. Novation backs the discounted unit with a full 3-year warranty. Despite refurbished status, Novation’s feature-packed Circuit Tracks groovebox production station includes a step sequencer, multiple synth/MIDI/drum tracks, effects, battery operation, and a 3-year warranty at a lower price point.
– Retail Price: $369.99
– Sale Price: $459.99
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5. Novation – Launchpad Pro [MK3] – Refurbished (30% OFF)
6. Allen & Heath Qu-16 16-channel Digital Mixer – Chrome Edition (20% OFF)
Introducing the Allen & Heath Qu-16 Chrome Edition, a compact powerhouse digital mixer blending GLD and iLive technology. With 16 mic channels, automated mixing, a spectrogram display, and extra monitor mixes, it’s ideal for live or studio use. Featuring 14 mixes, a touchscreen interface, multitrack recording, motorized faders, and more, it’s a versatile addition to any setup.
– Retail Price: $2,399.99
– Sale Price: $1,999.99 ($400 discounted)
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7. Boss GCS-5 Gigcaster5 (48% OFF)
Introducing a compact 5-channel audio mixer, built for live streaming, podcasts, teaching online, and jam sessions. It boasts studio-grade 24-bit AD and 32-bit DA converters, a 16-in/12-out USB audio interface, and a plethora of per-channel controls—like a 50mm fader, compressor, EQ, noise gate, and more. With a 4.3″ touchscreen, Bluetooth streaming, 8 virtual sound pads, dual headphone outputs, phantom-powered mic inputs, and versatile connectivity, this mixer delivers professional-grade features in a sleek, immersive package.
– Retail Price: €429
– Sale Price: €222 (€207 discounted)
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8. Dreadbox – Nymphes (30% OFF)
Experience an all-analog synthesizer featuring lush digital reverb, 6-voice polyphony, and a robust ensemble of 12 envelopes and 7 LFOs. Offering 6 unique playing modes, 98 preset memory slots, and versatile MIDI connectivity via USB or DIN5, it’s compact and USB-powered for ultimate portability. Don’t miss out on this limited-time Black Friday offer until November 27th.
– Retail Price: €412
– Sale Price: €288 (€126 discounted)
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9. Bastl Instruments – Kastle Drum (30% OFF)
Crafted for dynamic drum sound synthesis, its unique dynamic acceleration-charged envelope lends surprising versatility and immense playfulness to this rhythm box. Featuring a built-in VC clock generator coupled with a stepped pattern sequencer, it operates independently or synchronizes seamlessly with an analog clock. Additionally, the triangle LFO remains available for seamless parameter modulation.
– Retail Price: €129.47
– Sale Price: €90.63 (€38.84 discounted)
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10. 1982 Moog Opus 3 Model 339A 49-Key
The 1982 Moog Opus 3 Model 339 is an analog synthesizer keyboard, a pristine and fully functional original example with Serial Number 6035. This classic 49-key analog synth boasts textural strings, brass, and organ sections, offering a timeless sound that is both classic and underrated in the studio. Despite its simplicity of use, it remains a highly useful vintage Moog synth. The sale includes a non-original IEC power cable. Shipping is available worldwide, ensuring enthusiasts everywhere can access this iconic piece of musical history.
– Sale Price: $1,299
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11. Shure AONIC 40 Wireless Noise-canceling Headphones (50% OFF)
Experience Shure’s Aonic 40 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, crafted for uncompromising sound quality, adjustability, and extended battery life. With adjustable noise cancellation and Environment Mode, immerse in focused listening while staying alert to surroundings. Enjoy 25-hour battery life, quick charging, and a compact, foldable design for portability. Connect to the ShurePlus Play app for exclusive EQ and button-assignment controls, creating a personalized audio journey for calls or background tunes—a pinnacle of wireless headphone excellence from Shure.
– Retail Price: $199
– Sale Price: $99 ($100 discounted)
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12. Scarlett 18i8 [3rd Gen] – Refurbished (30% OFF)
Experience the Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB—a powerhouse audio interface with eight inputs, four outputs, studio-quality converters, Air Mode for depth, simplified level setting with Gain Halos, and versatile connectivity. Enjoy loopback streaming, USB-C compatibility, and a bonus plugin bundle, all backed by a three-year warranty and lifetime award-winning support.
– Retail Price: €469.99
– Sale Price: €319.99 (€150 discounted)
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14. Polyend Play Sample-Based Groovebox (38% OFF)
Introducing a dynamic Sample and MIDI Groovebox featuring eight audio and polyphonic MIDI tracks, 3000+ onboard samples, and versatile track manipulation. Explore independent track controls, 128-pattern storage, and 35-track play modes, including Smart Fill for seamless beat placement. Enjoy performance-based effects, master effects, and customizable pattern chaining for an immersive music creation journey.
– Retail Price: $799.00
– Sale Price: $499.00 ($300 discounted)
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15. ERICA SYNTHS BULLFROG DESKTOP SEMI-MODULAR SYNTH (10% OFF)
The Bullfrog Synth—an all-analog wonder. Its highly precise VCO spans 8 octaves, offering manual and voltage-controlled waveshape adjustments. Experience rich soundscapes with a resonant lowpass VCF, Zener diode-based noise generator, and versatile VCA. Dive into creativity with a delay effect, dual looping envelope generators, and a sample & hold circuit. Enjoy manual control with a gate button and connect seamlessly via MIDI or USB. Compact at 40 x 385 x 210 mm, it even includes a built-in speaker for immediate exploration.
– Retail Price: £519.00
– Sale Price: £467.10 (£51.90 discounted)
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16. Universal Audio UAFX DREAM ’65 Reverb Amplifier (27% OFF)
Experience the UAFX, a dual-engine pedal replicating the authentic mid-1960s American tube combo sound. It features modeled reverb and vibrato from a renowned amp, integrates top-quality components from the OX Amp Top Box, and offers free updates for amps, speakers, cabinets, and microphones. Customize settings via the UAFX mobile app, use cabinet/microphone emulations, and power up your sound. Crafted by UA for long-lasting performance, it requires 9V DC power (sold separately) and offers versatile connections through 2 inputs and 2 outputs of 6.35mm TS jacks and a Type C USB port.
– Retail Price: €439
– Sale Price: €319 (€120 discounted)
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17. Arturia – Polybrute (20% OFF)
Polybrute, a dynamic 61-key analog synth with touch-sensitive keys and an OLED display. Explore its analog synthesis with 3 LFOs, various filters, and multiple inputs/outputs including MIDI, USB, and audio. Control nuances with aftertouch, pitchbend, and modulation, and save creations via USB. Enjoy layering, splitting, VCO sound generation, sequencer, arpeggiator, transpose, and 768 user memories. With a maximum polyphony of 6, digital multi-effects, morphing, and DAW plugin remote control, this synth offers a versatile and expressive musical experience.
– Retail Price: €2489
– Sale Price: €1999 (€490 discounted)
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18. Eventide Misha Interval-Based Instrument (30% OFF)
The Eventide Misha, an innovative Instrument/Sequencer employing a unique interval-based method for crafting melodies. Featuring 3 independent CV/Gate pairs, an internal oscillator, and audio output, it offers diverse control options with external MIDI and QWERTY keyboard templates. With 100 factory scales and room for 100 user-defined scales (compatible with Scala), explore its tone row-based sequencer—a nod to classic serial music composition. Enjoy clock division, 4 assignable buttons, 18 presets, and 3 CV inputs for external control sources. Sync effortlessly with external devices via the clock input, complete with configurable PPQ settings for seamless integration.
– Retail Price: $599.00
– Sale Price: $399.00 ($200 discounted)
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19. Korg OpSix FM Synth (50% OFF)
The OpSix redefines classic digital synthesis akin to KORG’s wavestate, offering an altered six-operator FM synthesizer with an accessible operator mixer and a versatile sound engine, expanding the boundaries of traditional FM synthesis. This instrument caters to musicians of all levels, modernizing while honoring the fundamentals, making it suitable for novices, sound explorers, and FM purists alike. Its features encompass true six-operator FM synthesis, user-friendly editing, expanded operator modes, a wealth of presets and algorithms, extensive modulation capabilities, diverse filters, simultaneous high-definition effects, visual editing tools, a robust sequencer, randomization options, SST functions, all packaged within a compact 37-key design.
– Retail Price: £699.00
– Sale Price: £349.50 (£349.50 discounted)
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20. Arturia MiniLab MKll USB MIDI Controller (50% OFF)
Step into the creative realm with the Arturia MiniLab Universal MKII MIDI Controller, a portable and dynamic musical tool. Boasting a 25-note velocity-sensitive keyboard, 8 versatile backlit pads, and 16 rotary encoders, this compact powerhouse delivers expressive control. Its 2-octave design and slim keys offer a blend of portability and functionality. Use the vibrant RGB pads to trigger drums, vocals, or synth FX, while the 16 rotary knobs and touch strip add a new dimension to your sound manipulation. Embrace instant music-making with bundled software like Ableton Live Lite, propelling your creativity from the moment you unpack it.
– Retail Price: £99.50
– Sale Price: £49.75 (£49.75 discounted)
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21. Endorphin.es – Shuttle System (30% OFF)
The Endorphin.es Shuttle System is a comprehensive Eurorack synthesizer voice integrating five acclaimed modules: Shuttle Control for MIDI-to-CV conversion, Grand Terminal offering filter bank, function generator, and FX processing, Gateway for voltage manipulation, Furthrrrr Generator featuring a dual oscillator and waveshaper, and Cockpit, a 4-channel stereo mixer with impressive sidechaining abilities. This modular setup forms a robust system adaptable for diverse creative pursuits, featuring powerful capabilities for configuration and reconfiguration.
– Retail Price: $2,599.00
– Sale Price: $1,819.00 ($780.00 discounted)
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