I've hand-picked 6 unmissable Prime Day deals for the budding bedroom producer

By Matt McCracken
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Start making music for less with our pick of the best Amazon Prime Day deals with money off headphones, interfaces, studio monitors and more

A home studio setup on a desk with music production laptop, studio monitors, studio headphones, audio interface and condenser microphone
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It’s never been easier to start making your own music. The free accessibility of information coupled with the relatively low cost of tech means you don’t need to drop twenty grand on a studio setup to get a great-sounding recording. Whether you’re making sample-based music like JPEGMAFIA or want to go the traditional route with live instruments a la Tame Impala - the modern age of music has already proven you can make hit records at home.

The annual Amazon Prime Day sale is an excellent place to save money and add to your current studio setup or get started on building your first recording rig. There are loads of microphones for recording, audio interfaces, studio monitors, and studio headphones on sale at the moment, so I’ve had a look through hundreds of items to find the very best deals for you. The Prime Day sale ends at midnight, so if you’re looking for a great deal then now’s the time to pull the trigger.

If you’re after something other than recording gear, go have a look at our Prime Day music deals page, where we’re collating the very best bargains on guitars, amps, laptops for music production, and loads more music gear.

Focusrite Scarlett Solo (Gen3): $129.99, now $86.44

Focusrite Scarlett Solo (Gen3): $129.99, now $86.44
One of the most popular audio interfaces in the world, the Focusrite Scarlett Solo is the perfect starting point for the budding producer. With its fantastic preamps, bundled software, and portability, it’s a no-brainer when it comes to making music. To make things even sweeter, it’s also got a hefty $43.55 off in the Prime Day sale, taking it down to just $86.44. If you need more connectivity, the Scarlett 2i2 is also heavily discounted with a tasty 26% off. 

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Audio-Technica ATH M50X: Was $169, now $118.30

Audio-Technica ATH M50X: Was $169, now $118.30
One of the most popular studio headphones on the planet just got that much more tempting thanks to the Amazon Prime Day sale. These excellent monitoring headphones are now just $118.30, a full $50.70 less than the original price, perfect for upgrading your studio setup or just enjoying music with much higher fidelity than your average consumer headphones. If you need extra convincing, check out our review where we gave them four and a half stars out of five. 

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PreSonus Eris E5: Was $249.99, now $164.99

PreSonus Eris E5: Was $249.99, now $164.99
Perfect for budding producers and music makers, PreSonus Eris E5 studio monitors are a great entryway into the wider world of high-fidelity recording. They offer a range of connectivity options, house a powerful onboard EQ and helpfully field their controls on the front of the monitor. In the Prime Day Sale, they’re now even better value for money with a hefty $85 reduction on a pair, giving you a quality set of monitors for just $164.99. That’s less than the price of a single Yamaha HS5 and around the same cost as a single KRK Rokit 5! Read our full review.

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Audio-Technica AT2035: Was 249, now $149

Audio-Technica AT2035: Was 249, now $149
Perfect for recording vocals, guitars, drums, and many other instruments, the Audio-Technica AT2035 is an excellent entry point into condenser microphones. We gave it four and a half stars out of five in our review, and it’s got a massive 40% discount in the Amazon Prime Day sale, making it even better value for money. We praised it for its tolerance of loud noise sources and noise rejection, making it a rock-solid choice for many home recording tasks. 

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Akai MPK Mini MK3: Was $119, now $99

Akai MPK Mini MK3: Was $119, now $99
A staple of home studios the world over, the Akai MPK Mini Mk3 packs loads of functionality into a format that will fit on even the most cramped studio desk. Part MIDI keyboard and part drum machine the velocity responsive pads and comfortable key bed make it an incredibly versatile bit of kit. It’s got a 17% discount at the moment which isn’t massive on paper, but it’s down to $99 which for us is well worth it. If you need more convincing, have a look at our review where we gave it four and a half stars out of five. 

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MacBook Air 13" (M1/256GB): $999.99, $799.99

MacBook Air 13" (M1/256GB): $999.99, $799.99
MacBooks aren’t cheap, we know, but there’s no doubt they’re the most popular music-making laptops for a reason. Bulletproof stability coupled with an excellent user interface makes them the number one choice for musicians, and the MacBook Pro 13” with M1 chip and 256GB storage has got a massive $250 discount in the Prime Day sale. That’s a 25% discount on the regular price, making it an awesome deal that won’t be around for long.

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Matt McCracken
Matt McCracken
Junior Deals Writer

I’m a Junior Deals Writer here at MusicRadar. I regularly test and review music gear with a focus on audio interfaces, studio monitors, studio headphones, and pretty much anything else home-recording-related. I'm responsible for over 60 buying guides and a large part of my job is helping producers and engineers find the best deals on gear. I worked in music retail for 5 years at Dawsons Music and Northwest Guitars, and have written for various music sites including Guitar World, Guitar Player, Guitar.com, Ultimate Guitar, and Thomann’s t.blog. 

I’m a regularly gigging guitarist with over 20 years of experience playing live and producing bands covering everything from jazz to djent. I've gigged all over the country in more dingy venues than you can shake a drop-tuned guitar at. When I’m not holed up in my home studio or curating playlists on Spotify, you’ll find me making a racket with Northern noise hounds JACKALS.