Save over $100 on the Arturia MiniBrute 2 in this sweet Black Friday dealIn the market for a new synthesizer? Among the best Black Friday music technology deals is this mint-condition Arturia MiniBrute 2 analogue synth, which is discounted by over $100 over at Reverb.
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An adaptable, dynamic synth with semi-modular architecture and huge connectivity, the MiniBrute 2 features Brute oscillators, a Steiner-Parker filter, Brute Factor knob – which has become the signature Arturia synth element for many fans – as well as a smattering of other features.

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They include a second VCO, second LFO, mint VCO and Filter frequency modulation possibilities, modifier-related modulation destinations, loopable AD envelope and loads more.
“Once tamed, this little beast will reveal the full range of its vocalisations, including raging leads and piercing sequences, as well as smooth pads and purring bass,” says Reverb.
There’s also a massive CV/Gate patch bay – allowing you to reinvent and restructure your MiniBrute 2 at any moment – and even the ability to finely dissect your sounds via access to the MiniBrute 2’s genetic code on the right of its front panel.
Like so many top Black Friday deals, we expect this deal to sell very soon; there’s only one available and at the time of writing, someone else already has it in their cart. Why not snatch it right now for yourself…
For more info, head to Reverb.
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Behringer releases the Centaur Overdrive, inspired by the classic Klon CentaurFor those producers looking to use the classic overdrive sound of the Klon Centaur without breaking the bank, direct your attention to the new Behringer Centaur Overdrive. This is the latest emulation of the historic pedal, and it runs only $69.
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As faster, more intense genres like hard techno, drum ‘n’ bass, and dubstep continue to ascend (not to mention the artists who are literally combining metal and electronic music), running this pedal through different outboard synths can give your sounds some authentic heavy flavour.
In a statement on the new piece, Behringer says the Centaur Overdrive will provide “legendary transparent boost overdrive with huge dynamic range.”
First designed by the American engineer Bill Finnegan in 1994, the Klon Centaur has become a staple of classic guitar pedals over the years. Having custom-made every component himself, Finnegan only created roughly 8,000 models throughout 14 years, and they are now being sold for as much as $9,000.

Renowned guitarists including John Mayer, Jeff Beck, Joe Perry, and Ed O’Brien all include the Klon in their arsenal of gear.
But for those who aren’t making as much money playing music as those icons, a $69 clone with “high headroom and high-quality Germanium diodes” can enrich music in a similar manner. “With Centaur Overdrive in the chain, you can dance lightly on the strings for a cleaner tone or really dig in to make your guitar, and amp, roar.”
With the Klon becoming a quintessential piece of gear for a heavy guitar sound, the Centaur Overdrive is far from the only Klon clone that’s on the market. Some that are more pricey include the Wampler Tumnus V2, the MXR Sugar Drive, and the Warm Audio Centavo, the last of which, with its similar design to the original, has been heralded as one of the most accurate clones of the classic Klon.
If Behringer isn’t to your fancy but you’re in the market for a Klon clone, Warm Audio might be your best bet. In our review of the brand’s Centavo pedal, which is also based on the Centaur, we said: “The Centavo is an excellent example of this circuit and stands up admirably against significantly more expensive pedals… Centavo is a great pedal for adding warmth and shaping the tone of a wide variety of instruments and will make a great addition to any studio or pedal collection.”
Learn more at Behringer.
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This $69 plugin bundle packs in 49 products worth over $2,000The Black Friday music technology deals are here, and Plugin Boutique is celebrating with a giant bundle deal that crams in over $2,000 worth of audio plugins, sample and preset packs.
For $69, you’ll get access to products from developers like Sonnox, Minimal Audio, Excite Audio, Synchro Arts, Klevgrand, Karanyi Sounds, and United Plugins. If purchased individually, you’d normally be spending $2,274.87 on all 49 products, meaning you’ll save over $2,200 with this one swipe.
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Quirky standouts within the bundle include LunchTable – a pen-tapping sound plugin developed by Fki 1$t (producer for Post Malone and Migos) and BEATSURFING, featuring over 4,400 meticulously recorded sounds from pens, pencils, coins, plus more – and Orakle, a plugin from MNTRA which “draws inspiration from desolate landscapes and ancient aesthetics”.

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You’ll also get a one month artist plan for Loopcloud, providing access to a library of over four million audio loops, samples, and presets, plus Producertech’s Music Mixing Fundamentals course which guides you through the entire mixing process. With this, You’ll learn about level balancing, including terms like ‘clipping’ and ‘headroom,’ and explore different mixing approaches.

To name a few other goodies, there’s also Baby Audio’s Parallel Aggressor processor, Sonnox’s VoxDoubler vocal processing tool, and Karanyi Sounds’ Poly Space reverb plugin all included as well.

“This bundle features a diverse range of innovative tools that cater to every aspect of music creation, from vocal enhancement and sound design to advanced mixing techniques,” states plugin Boutique.
“With user-friendly interfaces and intuitive controls, these plugins simplify complex processes, allowing both beginners and seasoned professionals to focus on their creativity without getting bogged down by technicalities. Whether you’re looking to add rich textures, create intricate rhythms, or achieve professional-quality mixes, this exclusive bundle has you covered.”
Head over to Plugin Boutique to grab the bundle while the deal lasts, or check out more Black Friday offers.
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Get your vocals tuned right with 60% off Melodyne Assistant this Black FridayThe best Black Friday music technology deals are officially here, and we’re seeing quite literally thousands of killer deals across the biggest music retailers including Thomann, Sweetwater, Plugin Boutique, Reverb and zZounds.
As it deals in software, some of the biggest discounts can be found over at Plugin Boutique, like this one, in particular: 60% off vocal tuning software Melodyne Assistant. That brings the price down from $246.67 to just $98.
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Featuring Grammy Award-winning vocal tuning technology, Melodyne 5 Assistant is loaded with tools for fine-tuning pitch, timing, vibrato, phrasing, formants and dynamics, so you can get the best-sounding vocal takes of your life.

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Melodyne 5 Assistant also features a fundamentally improved “Melodic” algorithm, which offers perfect, natural corrections at the press of a key. Using Chord Track, you can adapt vocal notes at the press of a button to match a song’s chord progression.
The “Melodic” algorithm is also able to distinguish the unpitched, noise-like components of a vocal performance – sibilants like “s” and breath sounds – from its pitched elements, even when they coincide.
When working with Melodyne, you obtain top-quality sound and the most natural-sounding results automatically.
Get Melodyne 5 Assistant now for just $98, and start recording your best vocals ever. For more info, head to Plugin Boutique.
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Minimal Audio releases offers FREE Squash plugin on Black Friday
Minimal Audio has joined Waves and Air Music Technology in releasing a new plugin, Squash, in celebration of Black Friday. The new plugin, Squash, is free to download and serves as a thank you to users, new and old. Minimal Audio has learned the true value of customer feedback, and putting out this new freebie [...]
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Early Thanksgiving online sales numbers are up 7% YoY to $15.6B, on par with pre-pandemic trendsThanksgiving weekend has long been seen as the traditional start to the most important sales period for retailers, and so far, the indication is that we’re in for a strong holiday season for e-commerce. Salesforce is tracking activity in real time and has just put out its first figures for the day. It says that […]
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Minichord Wants To Help You Find Rad Chord ProgressionsIf you’re good at music theory, you can probably find all the chords and progressions you need just by using your fingers and a suitable instrument. For a lot of musicians, though, remembering huge banks of chords can be difficult, and experimenting with combinations can quickly become tedious and tiring. Enter the minichord, a tiny version of the Omnichord synth designed by [Benjamin] that offers to help out by putting all the chords you need a mere button press away.
The minichord is based around the Teensy 4.0, a capable microcontroller platform if ever there was one. It’s paired with a bunch of tactile buttons which are used to tell the Teensy which chord you desire to play. Various combinations of buttons can be used to play more advanced chords, too. There are potentiometers on board as well for volume control, as well as a touch pad for “strumming” arpeggios and other fine control tasks. An online interface allows modifying the presets onboard, too.
[Benjamin] hopes to get the minichord into production; it’s currently in a Seeedstudio competition that could see that happen, based on likes on the project video. The minichord isn’t the only player in this space, of course. The Orchard synth has been making similar waves this week. We’ve seen [Benjamin’s] work before, too. Video after the break.

GC Audio finalise Inherit Bank design GC Audio's clever modular system is now available in a four-channel version, along with with an extended range of processor cartridges.

Chocolate-Coating Machine Mk. 2: the Merry-Go-RoundThis holiday season, [Chaz] wanted to continue his family’s tradition of enrobing a little bit of everything in dark chocolate, and built an improved, rotating chocolate-coating machine.
You may remember last year’s offering, aka the conveyor belt version. Although that one worked, too much chocolate was ultimately lost to the surface of the kitchen table. [Chaz] once again started with a standard chocolate fountain and bought a round wire rack that fits the circumference of the bowl at the bottom. He snipped a hole in the center large enough to accommodate the business part of the fountain and printed a collar with holes that he cleverly zip-tied to the rack.
[Chaz] also printed a large gear to go around the bowl, a small gear to attach to a six RPM motor, a motor mount for the bowl, and an air blade attachment for a portable Ryobi fan. The air blade worked quite well, doing the double duty of distributing the chocolate and thinning out the coating. Plus, it gives things a neat rumpled look on the top.
Want to make some special chocolates this year, but don’t want to build an enrober? Get yourself a diffraction grating and make some rainbow goodies with melted chocolate.

Black Friday 2024: Here are the best music tech deals at ThomannBlack Friday 2024 is upon us, which means all the biggest music retailers are offering hundreds of products at discounted prices. Some of the best bargains we’ve seen are over at Thomann, which has slashed prices on gear from synthesizers to MIDI controllers to plugins and other software.
So we’ve made it our mission here at MusicTech to scour Thomann’s website for the very best deals, so you can make the biggest savings possible this Black Friday.

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The Shure SM7B is one of the best podcasting mics around, used by the likes of Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Conan O’Brien and more. If you’re looking to get in on the podcast hype, grab this sweet deal with £60 off.
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Focusrite makes some of the most popular audio interfaces in the business. And that’s because they offer crystal clear recording quality, unrivalled ease of use, and most importantly, they’re super affordable.
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Get this multi-application Rode NT1-A large diaphragm condenser microphone at a £62 discount right now.
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With 37 Velocity-sensitive full-size keys, an authentic reproduction of the original “SH-5″ circuit with tuned transistors, and 2 Analogue oscillators with 4 selectable waveforms, the Behringer MS-5 is the perfect synth for enthusiasts on a budget.
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Lose yourself in a hands-on production workflow with Circuit Tracks – an all-in-one groovebox with two polyphonic synth tracks, two MIDI tracks and four sample-based drum tracks. Get it at Thomann for just £211.
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Native Instruments’ Komplete 15 Ultimate package boasts an “extensive array of tools” for professional production, scoring, performance, and sound design. Includes over 150 premium instruments and effects, ranging from cutting-edge synths to symphonic sample libraries, and more than 70 Expansion sound packs.
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The MIDiA 2025 predictions webinarOne of my favourite parts of the MIDiA year is creating the MIDiA predictions report and webinar. It is always a true team effort, with our team of analysts spending weeks brainstorming ideas, proposing predictions, stress testing those to within an inch of their lives, and then writing the report. It is always one of the most read reports by our clients and we do pretty well with our predictions, with an 80%+ success rate over the last half a decade.

Our 2024 predictions lead theme was ‘The algorithm is not listening’. This year it is ‘It’s social’s stage now’, exploring how social platforms will play an even more instrumental role in entertainment and culture in 2025 and beyond. In the first half of the 2020s, we saw social platforms steal the spotlight in the creator economy, redefining how entertainment is created, shared, and monetised. But as we step into 2025, we will see the second-order of effects begin to play out against the backdrop of attention saturation, content commodification, and an increased focus on profit.

On Thursday 5th December we will be presenting this and other key themes from the report in our MIDiA Predictions 2025 webinar. Join us to get ahead of the trends that will shape next year. The webinar starts at 16:30 GMT / 17:30 CET / 11:30 ET / 08:30 PT and lasts for one hour. Whether you work in music, games, the creator economy, social media, or audio, this webinar is for you! If you have not yet already done so, register to attend here. In addition to the presentation, there will be a 25 minute question and answer session where you ask your questions directly to the MIDiA analyst team.

See you there!https://www.midiaresearch.com/events/2025-midia-predictions?utm_campaign=webinar-2025&utm_medium=MBlog

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“I think we put XLN Audio’s RC-20 Retro Colour on everything,” said Anna Lunoe in an interview with MusicTech this week. You can’t blame her — thousands of producers have this in their locker for when they want some lo-fi character in their sounds. If you’ve not got it yet, now’s your chance. It’s currently 50% off at Plugin Boutique, making it just $53 for a limited time.
XLN’s plugin has been a mainstay on Splice’s Top 10 plugin list for years — it’s sitting at number 2 at the time of writing, despite being available since 2016. Why? Because it does an easy job of adding subtle degradation to your sounds which, in a world of pristine high-end records, brings a comforting DIY element to your music. Need to make some lo-fi beats to chill and relax to? This’ll do the trick.
With six effects modules. RC-20 lets you instantly deploy noise, wobble, distortion and bit reduction to your tracks, letting you emulate the textures of vintage vinyl and VHS machines. You could crunch your drums and bass tones, or use the space, chorus and filter effects to make your keys and guitars sound drowsy and nostalgic.
Interactive features like the Flux Engine and Magnitude slider let you quickly change the intensity of RC-20’s processing, letting you dial in the perfect sound at any time. A large number of presets are onboard for drums, keys, guitars, full mixes and post-production duties, giving you plenty of inspiration for whatever kind of project you’re working on.
The deal is available on Plugin Boutique, but if you’re looking for a different kind of plugin, you’re in the right place. We’re rounding up all the best Black Friday deals on music production gear this weekend, including all of our favourite plugin deals.
In our guide, you can see where to save big on software bundles, synthesizers, MIDI controllers, monitors, plugins, headphones and more.
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Arturia’s Black Friday offers Until 10 December 2024, new users can obtain half-price licenses for the likes of V Collection X, Pigments, Analog Lab and FX Collection 5, with existing registered users eligible for even greater savings. 

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