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Black Friday 2023: best deals on DJ headphonesOnce again, Black Friday is here. What does that mean? Well, in the world of music tech, it means that retailers and online platforms offer significant discounts on instruments, recording gear, software, and studio equipment. Brands provide limited-time deals and exclusive offers on MIDI controllers, synthesizers, headphones, and more, attracting musicians and producers seeking affordable upgrades.

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If you’re DJ, you’re in luck. Black Friday isn’t just a time for offers on studio equipment – it’s also a time when all manner of DJ gear, from controllers to accessories and headphones, are on offer for cheap, too. Here are five key online Black Friday deals on DJ headphones that you should be wrapping your head around.
Best Black Friday deals on DJ headphones, at a glance:

AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ – now just $152
Hercules HDP DJ45 – now just $27
AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ XE – now $106
Numark HF125 – just $13
Sennheiser HD25 Pro – £117 down from £129

AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ – now just $152

AIAIAI’s DJ headphones not only produce crisp, beefy sound, but they’re also modular. That means that parts can be swapped easily and mixed and matched if you want a different sonic result or if a part is broken. Because of this, you don’t strictly have to fork out for a new pair of DJ headphones every time they get destroyed during your rowdy DJ set at the club. It is, of course, good for the environment, too. The TMA-2 DJ headphones were launched in July and are incredibly lightweight – perfect for when your DJ set has you dancing in the booth. Price: $152

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Hercules HDP DJ45 – now just $27

To say that the Hercules HDP DJ45 headphones deliver the same sound quality and noise cancellation as others on this list is, let’s be honest, most likely a lie. Coming in at less than $30, however, these surely have to be one of the most afforsdbale pairs of DJ headphones on the market. Now just $27 on Thomann, these are closed-back with pivotal earpieces and a frequency range of 20 – 20,000 Hz. Price: $27

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AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ XE – now $106

The AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ XE and TMA-2 DJ headphones are of course very similar, although the XE range is lighter and cheaper but slightly less professional. They’re both closed-back, have a supra-aural design, identical titanium-coated 40 mm drivers, and the same frequency range. However, the XE model features an S01 MKII speaker unit, E02 on-ear PU ear pads, an H01 nylon headband, and a straight 1.5 m connection cable (C05) with a 3.5 mm jack plug and adapter. They clock in at a sweet 160g, 30 grams lighter than the TMA-2 DJs. Now, that’s lightweight. Price: $106

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Numark HF125 – just $13

They were already cheap and now they’re – somehow – even cheaper. The Numark HF125 DJ headphones boast key features such as a closed-back design, 40 mm drivers, an adjustable headband, and padded ear cups for comfort during extended use. DJs should consider purchasing these headphones this Black Friday for their affordability, reliable sound quality, and durable build, which make them suitable for monitoring cues and beatmatching during performances.

Price: $13
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Sennheiser HD25 Pro – £117 down from £129

Sennheiser’s HD25 headphones are one of the most popular headphone choices among DJs. The lightweight HD 25 headphones, with one-ear listening, are essential for mobile monitoring. Purpose-built for professionals, they offer high noise isolation and are really durable. The MusicTech team have been regularly DJing with a pair for about three years now, and can vouch for this durability. They excel in loud environments, so you can listen to the next tune in your DJ set even if the one you’re playing now is absolutely booming.

Price: £117
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Not seeing what you’re looking for? These are just a few selections. You can check out loads more Black Friday offers at your own pace from the following retailers:

Thomann
zZounds
Plugin Boutique
Amazon

For more Black Friday content, head to MusicTech.
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Spotify re-positions two-tier licensing (we are getting closer, and it can be even better)Spotify released a blog post laying out how it wants the world to understand its new two-tier royalty system. The positioning is clear, leading with the statement that it will drive “an additional $1 billion toward[s] emerging and professional artists” and the PR push included several supporting quotes from the independent sector (with no major label quote to be seen). Positioning-wise, this is certainly now a case of ‘where it started’ (reverse Robin Hood) and ‘how it is going (everyone is a winner). Of course, the truth lies somewhere in between, but we are getting to a better place and there are some really important positive points made by Spotify. 

The main benefits outlined by Spotify are:

Reducing fraud (financial penalties for actors that manipulate streams)

Cutting back on ‘noise’ (increasing the minimum stream length to two minutes)

The cumulative impact of these measures will be more money going into the royalty pot for ‘honest hard-working artists’. This is all positive and represents part of a much needed recalibration of the wider model to tackle the long-term rise of unintended consequences of the streaming economy.

However, because the two-tier royalty system is also deployed alongside these measures, it will still be bigger artists that benefit from the larger royalty pool. Spotify states that redistributing the revenues from the end of the tail will be more impactful for ‘these tens of millions of dollars per year to increase payments to those most dependent on streaming revenue — rather than being spread out in tiny payments that typically don’t even reach an artist’. Spotify also makes the important point that most of the royalties from

Black Friday 2023: best deals on DJ controllers, DJ headphones and turntablesDJ’ing has never been more popular, with all kinds of gear to help you do everything from rocking a club through to getting a party started using just your smartphone or iPad. We’ve gathered together some of the best deals around for Black Friday, covering everything you need to play, mash-up, mix and monitor your tracks.

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You’ll find loopers, turntables, scratch systems, specialised DJ headphones and much more, all available at a discount for a limited time. So dive in and see where your DJ adventures will lead!
The best Black Friday deals on DJ controllers, DJ headphones and turntables, at a glance:

Save 13% on the Reloop Ready
Get 10% off the Boss RC-202 Loop Station
Save $300 on the Rane One Professional DJ Controller
Get 7% off the American Audio TTD 2400 USB MKII
Get 10% off the Pioneer DJM-S7 2-Channel Scratch DJ Mixer
Save £40 on the Reloop Beatpad 2
Save 10% on the Numark Redwave Carbon DJ headphones
Get $30 off the Hercules DJControl Inpulse T7 DJ Controller
Save 10% on the Numark Mixstream Pro Go
Get 21% off the Hercules DJControl Starlight Portable USB DJ Controller

Save 13% on the Reloop Ready

This compact 2-channel DJ controller comes complete with Serato DJ Lite to get you started and also works with Serato DJ Pro and streaming services including Beatport Link and Soundcloud Go+. With 16 RGB pads and 9 performance modes it gives you total control over your sets, and even works as a USB audio interface. Best of all it can connect to iOS and Android DJ apps as well as your laptop.

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Get 10% off the Boss RC-202 Loop Station

Take your performances to the next level by incorporating some creative looping with this cool loop pedal. With onboard looping and multi FX, it can be hand operated as part of your set, letting you sample, remix and mangle sounds and loops as you DJ. Plus it’s small enough to travel with you wherever you go.

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Save $300 on the Rane One Professional DJ Controller

If you’re serious about your craft you’ll love the amazing feature set of this flagship DJ controller. With 7.2 inch motorized platters, a Mag Four crossfader and its own loop section, it’s insanely well connected, sporting 3 stereo outputs, dual mic and dual USB laptop connections as well as phono and line inputs. Plus, a wealth of performance buttons and controls to help you power up your performance.

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Get 7% off the American Audio TTD 2400 USB MKII

Old school DJ’ing means using real turntables and this direct drive model also features a USB audio interface for expanded functionality. Bundled with a cartridge, stylus, USB cable and slipmat you’ll be spinning your discs in no time. A pitch control helps you to beat match as you play.

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Get 10% off the Pioneer DJM-S7 2-Channel Scratch DJ Mixer

Pioneer are legends in the DJ world and this specialised scratch controller has it all – a specialised Magvel fader Pro, special large performance pads and even a Bluetooth input to let you stream audio in from your smartphone or computer. There’s dual headphone outs as well as USB and line level audio. A host of hands-on controls and a bunch of great-sounding DJ effects are built in to round off this premier DJ package.

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Save £40 on the Reloop Beatpad 2

Step things up with this 4-channel USB audio interface and DJ controller that’s also compatible with the Lightning connector for hooking up your smartphone or iPad. The extensive feature set includes Airplay for wirelessly streaming music to the controller, a mic input jack, dual headphone outputs and performance pads for dynamic control as you spin your tunes.

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Save 10% on the Numark Redwave Carbon DJ headphones

Every DJ needs some serious cans and these are the perfect solution for disc jockeys. With a swivel design that lets you listen with one or two sides, they have large 50mm drivers and high power voice coils to keep you in control no matter how loud things get. Designed for a deep bass response, they have also been manufactured to remain comfortable during those long sessions.

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Get $30 off the Hercules DJControl Inpulse T7 DJ Controller

Get the authentic experience of spinning vinyl with this motorized DJ controller that comes with Serato DJ Lite to get you up and running. Its two motorized 7 inch platters let you nudge and spin your tunes with ease, and it comes with two felt slipmats and replica vinyl records – everything you need for authentic DJ’ing in a single package.

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Save 10% on the Numark Mixstream Pro Go

The world’s first wireless standalone DJ controller, this flagship unit is ready to move wherever you go with its built-in rechargeable battery, onboard speakers, wi-fi capability, USB and card slots and even wireless lighting control. Take full command with the 7 inch multi touch gesture-controlled touchscreen and explore extensive features including 6 inch capacitive touch scratch wheels, multiband EQ and much more. It’s a party in a box!

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Get 21% off the Hercules DJControl Starlight Portable USB DJ Controller

Shipping with Serato DJ Lite, this is the perfect DJ controller for performing on the move. Its built-in soundcard lets you monitor without a computer, while clever RGB backlighting keeps you up to speed with what’s going on. DJ performance controls including hot cues, looping, FX, sampling and more are available and the jog wheels are pressure sensitive to make sure you keep the party moving.

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Don’t see what you’re looking for? These are just a few selections. You can check out loads more Black Friday offers at your own pace from the following retailers:

Thomann
zZounds
Plugin Boutique
Amazon

For more Black Friday content, head to MusicTech.
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Get Up To 80% Off SoundToys Plugins During The Black Friday Sale
Up until the 1st of December, you can get your hands on the mighty Soundtoys‘ catalog of plugins at highly discounted prices on PluginBoutique. Some of them are discounted up to 80% off during the SoundToys Black Friday Sale, starting from $29 to $49 for single plugins. Alternatively, if you want to go ‘all in,’ [...]
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Black Friday 2023: The best Black Friday deals on studio accessoriesWe all love our synths and guitars but there’s much more that goes into making an effective studio. From stands and shields to tuners, drum pads and headphone amps, there’s lots that can make your musical life easier by filling a gap. We’ve gathered together some of the best Black Friday deals on gear you might not have known you needed, but that will make a big difference to everything in your studio running smoothly.

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So, whether you’ve been struggling to hook up all your players to the same headphone feed, been suffering from outside noise on your recordings or balancing your keyboard on a desk, read on to solve all those problems, and more!
Ten Black Friday deals on studio accessories, at a glance:

Save 11% on the tc electronic UniTune Clip Tuner
Get 10% off the Korg Nanopad 2 USB Controller
Save 14% on the Gator Frameworks Elite Guitar Amp Stand
Get 10% off the Trumix TM-MRF-103 3 Panel Reflection Shield
Save $100 on the Allen and Heath ME-500 16-Channel Personal Mixer
Get 33% off the RockJam XX-363 Xfinity Doublebraced Keyboard Stand
Save 10% on the Shure PGADRUMKIT6 Drum Microphone Kit
Get $30 off the Zoom ZHA-4 Handy 4-Channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier
Save 36% on the Mackie DB-100 Boom Arm
Get 10% off the TGI Mic Stand

Save 11% on the tc electronic UniTune Clip Tuner

Staying in tune is vital for guitar and bass players and this compact tuner from tc electronic clips directly onto your instrument for convenience. Its bright and easy to read display is adaptive, meaning it can be viewed from any angle, and the tuner is accurate to within 0.02 cents, making it the perfect way to stay in tune whether you’re playing live or recording in the studio

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Get 10% off the Korg Nanopad 2 USB Controller

Playing beats or melodies from your software instruments gets a whole lot easier with a USB controller like this compact model from Korg. It has 16 velocity sensitive pads as well as an XY touchpad that enables creative control of parameters and effects, integrating special scale and arpeggiator features to expand its toolset in a way that belies its small size. You also get a controller editor app for making deep-dive changes and storing your setups.

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Save 14% on the Gator Frameworks Elite Guitar Amp Stand

Whether you’re playing live or relaxing in the studio, you need somewhere to securely store your guitar amp, waiting for the moment inspiration strikes. Mic’ing up guitar amps typically means angling them slightly upwards so they project sound more accurately and that’s what this slick amp stand can do, while also providing you with easier access to your amp’s various controls during a performance.

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Get 10% off the Trumix TM-MRF-103 3 Panel Reflection Shield
Successful recording means isolating your sound, be it a vocal, guitar or other instrument, from the outside world. That’s the purpose of this reflection shield, a three-panel model with stand that you can use to create a zone of focused sound around your source. Not only that, it prevents reflections from nearby walls and other surfaces, for a cleaner take every time.

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Save $100 on the Allen and Heath ME-500 16-Channel Personal Mixer

Make bad monitor mixes a thing of the past by creating your own thanks to this compact and versatile personal monitor mixer. Perfect for keeping onstage sound levels under control and speeding up sound checks in a wide variety of live environments, the ME-500 is also a smart, cost-effective choice for foldback mixing in your studio. With helpful visual feedback, it’s designed for ease of use with plug and play simplicity.

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Get 33% off the RockJam XX-363 Xfinity Doublebraced Keyboard Stand

Keyboard players everywhere know the importance of having a high quality and sturdy stand to keep your playing rock solid. This double-braced stand is designed to support even the heaviest stage keyboards but also has a quick release locking mechanism so it’s easy to put up and take down at a moment’s notice. Non-slip end caps add to the overall security and ensure you can be confident when banging the keys.

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Save 10% on the Shure PGADRUMKIT6 Drum Microphone Kit

Recording live drums is a serious business so you’ll want some serious kit, like this six-mic collection from recording specialists Shure. Housed in a special carrying case, it contains mics specially designed for all your drums from kick and snare to toms and cymbals, together with cables and break-resistant microphone clips. Save the hassle of looking for lots of microphones by getting them ready-paired in this kit.

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Get $30 off the Zoom ZHA-4 Handy 4-Channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier

Getting a strong headphone signal in the studio that you can share with other musicians can be a real problem with some setups. Solve it with this compact, powered multi-output headphone amplifier that provides four separate, powered 1/8in headphone jacks each with its own volume and mute control. It’s ideal for podcasters or studio use and can be powered with batteries or via its USB-C port.

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Save 36% on the Mackie DB-100 Boom Arm
Podcasters and anyone recording voiceover for radio, TV or film need to invest in a serious boom arm to hold their microphones at a comfortable but convenient angle during recordings. With multiple hinges for better flexibility, this model from Macie comes with a clamp grip so it can be fitted to almost any desk or table with no damage, and easily moved at any time.

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Get 10% off the TGI Mic Stand
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Mic stands are an indispensable part of any studio or recording setup so you’ll want a good one whether you’re singing, micing up amps or any number of other tasks. With multiple adjustable points to suit the height you need, this model has an extra wide tripod base making it even more stable and secure, and great for holding heavier microphones at an angle.

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1 week left to get your Artist account ready for Bandsintown High NotesMuch like Spotify’s Wrapped and Apple Music’s Replay are for streaming, Bandsintown High Notes are personalized and shareable highlight reels that revisit an artist’s year in live music, and there’s. Continue reading
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