Black Friday 2026
DAWs, synths, guitar tools and mixing effects worth a closer look. Pick something that helps you make music. Leave the rest.
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Six offers. The useful details included.
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Image-Line DAWs
New licences and upgrades
Record vocals, build beats and arrange complete tracks. Producer Edition, Signature Bundle and All Plugins Edition are included in the sale.
Worth a look for
A first full DAW, or the edition upgrade you already had in mind.
Every edition includes Lifetime Free Updates. Savings depend on the edition or upgrade. Check your account price before buying.
IK Multimedia Guitar
$199.99
Build a guitar or bass rig with software amps, cabinets, microphones and effects. A practical shortlist option if you record guitar at home.
Worth a look for
Guitarists who want to record through software amps on a small budget.
This is AmpliTube 5, not MAX v2. The larger MAX collection is a separate purchase. IK prices exclude taxes and VAT.
Arturia Instruments
$199
A software synthesizer for shaping your own basses, leads, pads and evolving sounds. The visual modulation system makes it easier to see how a patch changes.
Worth a look for
Producers who enjoy programming synth sounds and want room to experiment.
Arturia owners should sign in for personal offers. The sale page and press release show different December deadlines. See the notes below.
IK Multimedia Guitar
Choose AmpliTube 5 MAX v2 or TONEX MAX
Buy AmpliTube 5 MAX v2 or TONEX MAX and get MODO MAX free. MODO MAX adds MODO BASS 2 and MODO DRUM 1.5 for writing and recording bass and drum parts.
Worth a look for
Guitarists making demos who also need a software rhythm section.
Choose one guitar package. Register it and open IK Product Manager to claim MODO MAX. This promotion ends earlier than the AmpliTube sale. Tax and VAT are extra.
Arturia Instruments
$699
A collection of 45 software instruments covering vintage synths, electric keys and pianos. Useful when you need a broad palette for writing and arranging.
Worth a look for
Keyboard players and composers who will use several different instruments.
Check the included instruments against what you already own. Registered Arturia customers may get a lower personal price. See the deadline note below.
MeldaProduction Mixing & effects
MReverb $6 · MTurboAmp $16
Individual mixing and creative effects at reduced prices. The checked page lists MReverb at $6, MTurboAmp at $16 and MGuitarArchitect at $49.
Worth a look for
Musicians who can name the particular effect missing from their setup.
The 85% offer applies to selected effects. Bundle discounts differ. The page uses a countdown, so confirm the remaining time and your currency before checkout.
Artwork is illustrative. Follow the offer links for product screenshots and full specifications.
These offers were checked on 15 November 2026. Prices and availability can change. Offers with a stated end date are labelled when that date has passed.
Arturia’s sale page says 9 December, while its press release says 8 December. Buy by 8 December if you want to avoid relying on the later date. Existing customers should sign in to see their personal offers.
MeldaProduction shows a live countdown. We have not converted it into a fixed deadline. IK’s prices exclude taxes and VAT. Its MODO MAX bonus requires product registration and a claim through IK Product Manager.
Black Friday falls on 27 November 2026. Cyber Monday is 30 November. Several music software sales have already started, and some offers end before Black Friday itself.
Image-Line’s announcement includes new licences and upgrades for Producer Edition, Signature Bundle and All Plugins Edition, with savings of up to 50%. Every edition includes Lifetime Free Updates. Check the price for your edition or account at Image-Line.
This shortlist focuses on software licence offers. Payment instalments and an optional cloud service are different from the core licence. Read the checkout terms, including any trial, renewal or subscription added to your basket.
There is no guarantee that today’s price will fall further. If the price fits your budget and the tool solves a current problem, check the trial and terms. The IK MODO MAX bonus ends on 19 November, before Black Friday.