Best Audio Plugin Deals for Music Producers: Black Friday Picks
Black Friday is genuinely the best time to build out a plugin collection. The discounts on professional audio tools hit levels that don't appear at any other point in the year. For music producers and engineers focused on mixing and mastering, a few deals are worth jumping on every year. Here are some consistent standouts and what actually makes them worth the investment.
Streaky Courses: The First Stop
Up to 90% off on the Streaky course catalogue at streaky.com. Two courses are released specifically for Black Friday each year. The first is a mixing deep dive covering drum processing, vocal processing, instrument processing, and full tracks taken from raw stems to a finished mix. If you've wanted to see a complete professional mixing workflow laid out from start to finish, this is it. The second is a mastering deep dive, covering the mastering process exactly as it's applied in a professional session. Both typically have 80% off.
Gullfoss Dynamic EQ by SoundTheory
Gullfoss is a dynamic EQ that listens to the track and makes intelligent automatic adjustments. At up to 40% off for Black Friday, it's one of the more useful tools in a mastering or mixing setup for tracks that need quick correction without heavy manual EQ work. It consistently gets mixes out of problem areas that would otherwise require significant time to address manually.
SoundGym Ear Training
SoundGym is ear training software, and it's one of the most practical ways to develop the skills that matter most in mixing and mastering. At 30% off, it's worth picking up. The ability to identify frequency problems, hear compression, and make accurate level judgements by ear is the foundation everything else is built on. No plugin can replicate what a trained ear can do, and SoundGym makes the training process structured and measurable.
Native Instruments and iZotope at 75% Off
The Native Instruments Black Friday sale typically includes iZotope plugins at 75% off. Ozone and RX are both tools that see regular use in professional mastering and audio restoration. If you don't own them, Black Friday is the time to get them. Both have earned their place in professional chains and the discount makes the investment straightforward.
SoundToys Plugins at 75% Off
SoundToys makes Decapitator and a range of other creative processing plugins used consistently in mixing. 75% off is a serious discount on tools that don't go on sale often. If you're building a mixing toolkit and want access to quality saturation, modulation, and creative effects, the SoundToys bundle during Black Friday is one of the better deals of the year.
FAQ
What are the best Black Friday plugin deals?
iZotope via Native Instruments at 75% off, SoundToys bundle at 75% off, Gullfoss at 40% off, and Streaky courses at up to 90% off at streaky.com.
Is SoundGym worth it?
Yes. Ear training is the highest-leverage skill you can develop. 30% off makes it accessible.
When do Black Friday deals go live?
Typically the week before Black Friday, with the best discounts on the day itself and running through Cyber Monday.
Is iZotope Ozone worth buying on Black Friday?
Yes. Used in professional mastering chains, and at 75% off it's one of the clearest value buys of the year. Pair it with the Ozone Start to Finish course at streaky.com to actually learn how to use it.
Check out all Streaky courses, including the Complete Mastering System and Mixing Accelerator, at streaky.com.