The Ultimate Music Producer’s Holiday Gift Guide – brought to you by SweetwaterAd feature with Sweetwater
Black Friday 2025 is right around the corner, but the good folks at Sweetwater are already offering hundreds of killer deals on music gear – from synths and keyboards to audio interfaces and other essential pro audio gear.
So if you’re still on the lookout for the perfect holiday gift for the music producer in your life, now’s the time to get it at a hefty discount.
With the sheer volume of deals on offer, we understand it’s difficult to know where to start – but we’ve picked out some of our favourites to get you started…
Save $200 on the Akai Professional MPC Key 37 – was $899, now $699
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When Akai Professional launched the MPC Key 61 in 2022, it marked the first time the company paired its legendary MPC production platform with a keyboard workstation. The MPC Key 37 arrived later to offer producers a more compact alternative, while boasting the same comprehensive functionality. With 16 pressure-sensitive performance pads, aftertouch and touch-sensitive Q-link knobs, there are few things the MPC Key 37 can’t do in the studio. In addition to the unit’s powerful sampling and sequencing capabilities, you can also use it as a controller for your DAW, external MIDI device or hardware synth. Get yours now at almost 25% off.
Save 25% on Yamaha HS5 Powered Studio Monitors – was $199.99, now $149.99
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Most bedroom producers are faced with a choice of two monitor lines when setting up their home studio: KRK Rokits or Yamaha HS? There’s a reason these two lines are always out in front; they’re reliable, and offer a faithful representation of your mix at a great price point. And right now, you can get Yamaha’s HS5 5-inch powered studio monitor at only $149.99 apiece, down from $199. Bear in mind you’ll have to buy two, but at this price you get a pair for under $300, so who’s complaining?
Save $200 on the Ableton Push 3 Control Surface – was $999, now $799
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If you’re looking for the perfect compact control surface to inspire your beats while working in Ableton, look no further than the Push 3. All of us producers are used to putting music together with our mouse and keyboard, but there’s nothing quite like the tactile nature of a hardware instrument to bring out your most creative work. With 64 expressive, MPE-enabled pads, the Push 3 allows you to bend, slide and shift between notes and sounds with ease, and right now you can get it at a cool $200 off.
Save $200 on the Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2 interface – was $1,199, now $999
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Sure, the choice on the market in terms of audio interfaces is astounding, and there are plenty of cheaper options. But if you’re a serious producer looking for the best in workflow and sound quality, the Universal Audio Apollo Twin X won’t let you down. With next-gen elite-class AD/DA, the Apollo Twin X offers the lowest distortion and widest dynamic range of any Apollo Twin interface to date, while its onboard plugin processing offers award-winning emulations of classic studio gear. Get yours now at a cool $200 off.
Save $1,000 on the Nord Grand 2 88-key Stage Keyboard – was $4,999, now $3,999
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If you’re looking for the new centrepiece of your studio and you’ve got a little more budget to play with, the Nord Grand 2 will very likely be the last keyboard you ever need to buy. This 88-key powerhouse – boasting Nord’s iconic red finish – is loaded with top-end features, including a custom Kawai keybed which elevates tactility and sensitivity, 120-voice polyphony, dual piano/synth layering, a wealth of onboard effects and loads more. This one will set you back $3,999, but with a huge $1,000 knocked off the price, this is a hell of a deal.
$20 off the Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen USB Audio Interface – was $149.99, now $129.99
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On the other end of the spectrum, if you’re looking for a reliable, hardy USB interface that’ll get the job done no problem, the Focusrite Scarlett Solo is one of the most popular on the market. Trusted by both bedroom producers and seasoned professionals working in studios, the Scarlett Solo – now in its 4th generation – is a 2-in, 2-out interface with a single mic preamp and single instrument input. There’s also RedNet-derived AD/DA conversion, dynamic gain halos and loads more, for just $129.99 this Black Friday.
$30 off the Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker – was $179.99, now $149.99
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Let’s face it: we all need a Bluetooth speaker in our lives, don’t we? Whether soundtracking making dinner in the kitchen or providing the tunes for all your friends at the beach, a Bluetooth speaker just elevates those life experiences. And for Black Friday, you can get Marshall’s Emberton III speaker for just $149.99. With true stereophonic sound, 2 x 38W Class D Amps, 2 x 2″ 10W Drivers and an IP67 Rating – as well as a companion app, this speaker’s a no brainer…
55% off Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones – was $449.95, now $199.95
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If over-ear cans are more your bag, this deal on Sennheiser’s Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones is insane: for Black Friday, Sweetwater is offering a massive 55% off. Usually priced at $449.95, these headphones are now just $199.95. Features include a built-in EQ system, automatic start and stop capabilities, and noise cancellation.
Solid State Logic SSL 2+ MKII USB-C interface and Slate Digital VMS ML-1A microphone – save $50 in this bundle
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If you’re a producer you’ll need an audio interface, and there’s a very good chance you’ll need a microphone, too. So why not buy ‘em both together and save this Black Friday? In this deal at Sweetwater, you can get Solid State Logic’s SSL 2+ MKII USB-C interface and Slate Digital’s VMS ML-1A cardioid condenser microphone together for $699.99, instead of the usual $749.98 you’d pay when buying them separately. The SSL 2+ features 32-bit/192kHz converters and comprehensive I/O, while the ML-1A is a modelling microphone with a comprehensive selection of classic mic emulations onboard.
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