The best music making software and plug-in deals right now

Sale-itis has made the full year a maddening deluge of discounts. (You know who you are, inbox plagues!) But here are some legitimately excellent deals on music software available now.

Memorial Day gear sales are on in the USA – and for now, outrunning tariffs

US readers, if you’re looking for deals on new gear, major retailers are all running sales. Here are a few hand-picked selections I’d be scoping out if I lived in the US. And for now, while some inventory is backordered, you can lock in pre-tariff pricing.

Peter Kirn - May 26, 2025

It’s not too late to get these post-holiday deals on hardware, software

Winter is far from over. Or, erm, summer; I don’t know which hemisphere you’re in. You need to prep for what’s ahead by stocking up on music gear and software now. I am the voice of your Gear/Plugin Acquisition Syndrome, and this is my hand-picked list.

Peter Kirn - January 2, 2025

Soundtoys 5 academic pricing is back, at $99 for 22 plug-ins

Peter Kirn - August 13, 2024

The best deals on music software and gear you still can get right now

Peter Kirn - November 27, 2023

Instant samples in your DAW: Loopcloud Sounds hands-on and CDM deal

Peter Kirn - August 30, 2023

40% off Polyend Tracker, and your best last-chance summer sale deals

Peter Kirn - August 29, 2023

808 Day round-up: music, deals, downloads and … a Roland BMX bike?!

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2023

The best Cyber Monday deals you can get now on synths, plug-ins, and more

Peter Kirn - November 28, 2022

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