The Apple MacBook Air M4 is one of my top-rated laptops for making music, and it’s got a huge $250 reduction in the Amazon Big Spring Sale - plus grab a cheeky saving on the latest MacBook Pro M5

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The Amazon Spring Sale means big savings on the best music-making machines in the game

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A few years ago, I decided to make the switch from a PC to a MacBook Pro for music production duties, and to be totally honest, I haven’t looked back. Despite its flaws, the MacBook is without a doubt the best laptop for music production by a country mile, and thus far I’ve found music-making on one an absolute joy.

If you’re thinking about taking the plunge yourself, Amazon has just given you the best excuse possible with some excellent discounts in its Big Spring Sale. There’s not a huge amount on offer, but what is there is definitely worth your while if you’re the creative sort. It includes the latest MacBook Pro M5, too, so if you’re looking for a top-tier machine, then this is a great chance to pick one up for less.

Thomann Spring Sale: Up to 60% off

Thomann Spring Sale: Up to 60% off
Shopping in the UK and fear missing out on the action? Don't worry, because the Thomann Spring Sale is the place to bag yourself a deal on something that will inspire your guitar playing throughout the rest of the year. With discounts on brands like Gibson, Fender, Universal Audio, and many more, it’s easily one of the biggest and best sales of the year so far.

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I’m not sure how long these deals will be around for, so if you’re in the market, now’s the time to pull the trigger. Here are the three best deals I spied on MacBooks that are perfect for music-makers.

Apple MacBook Pro M5 14.2-inch
Save 5% ($100)
Apple MacBook Pro M5 14.2-inch: was $1,899 now $1,799 at Amazon

If you’re looking for a top-of-the-range machine for making music, this Apple MacBook Pro M5 is the one to go for in the sale. Packing 24GB Unified Memory and a 1TB SSD hard drive, this is one of the most powerful music-making laptops on the planet, now with a nice $100 reduction in the Amazon Spring Sale. The M5 chip delivers a solid performance improvement versus the previous M4 chip; the SSD performance has been improved, and the screen is an absolute joy to look at.

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Apple MacBook Air M4 15.3-inch
Apple MacBook Air M4 15.3-inch: was $1,199 now $949 at Amazon

Late last year, in my MacBook Air M4 review, I praised it for its powerful processor, lightweight yet solid build, and excellent battery life. So, if an M5 is a little bit out of reach, you can still slay pretty much any music production task with this beast. It’s honestly amazing how powerful laptops are these days, so even if you’re recording full bands, this has got plenty of power under the hood to handle huge track counts and plenty of plugins. This model has a $250 reduction in the sale, taking it below a grand, which is outstanding value for a machine that’ll last you years and years.

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Apple MacBook Air M4 13.6-inch
Save 21% ($250)
Apple MacBook Air M4 13.6-inch: was $1,199 now $949 at Amazon

This model is pretty similar to the one above, but features a smaller screen. It does have increased storage capacity, however, with a 512GB SSD versus the model above's 256 GB. It’s up to you to decide which works best for you. Personally, I’d take the larger screen, but if you prioritise portability, then this is a great option. It’s also got $250 off, so it’s the dealer’s choice as to what you should go for.

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Matt McCracken
Matt McCracken
Junior Deals Writer

Matt is a Junior Deals Writer here at MusicRadar. He regularly tests and reviews music gear with a focus on audio interfaces, studio headphones, studio monitors, and pretty much anything else recording-related. Matt worked in music retail for 5 years at Dawsons Music and Northwest Guitars and has written for various music sites, including Guitar World, Guitar Player, Guitar.com, Ultimate Guitar, and Thomann’s t.blog. A regularly gigging guitarist with over 20 years of experience playing live and producing bands, he's also an alumnus of Spirit Studios, where he studied studio engineering and music production. When not writing for MusicRadar, you'll find him making a racket with northern noise punks Never Better.

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