Sweetwater Black Friday deals 2022: you can still save up to 80% in their official sale

Universal Audio Apollo Twin X: $1,499, now $983.24 (opens in new tab)
Widely regarded as one of the best audio interfaces money can buy, the UAD Apollo series uses a unique blend of powerful hardware processing and software integration to seriously beef up your home production. Now with $515.76 off, you also get a bunch of UAD’s most famous plugins totally free, including the Teletronix LA-3A and Fairchild Tube Limiter.

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro: was $159, now $129 (opens in new tab)
Regularly included in ‘best of’ lists for studio headphones, Beyerdynamic’s DT 990s deliver the true sound of your mix with minimal coloration. We use a pair of these regularly in our own mixing and mastering, so can attest to the wide frequency response and rugged construction.

Shure KSM137: was $699, now $559 (opens in new tab)
Perfect for drum overheads, acoustic guitars, or stereo micing loud sources, this pair of small diaphragm condensers will give your recordings a serious upgrade. The built-in filter lets you cut low end rumble, whilst a three way pad switch offers plenty of gain reduction so you can get nice and close to pretty much anything. With Sweetwater offering an excellent $140 off this pair, pro studio sound can now be yours for a lot less.

Korg microKEY Air-25: $169.99, now $89.99 (opens in new tab)
If you need to make music on the go, a portable MIDI controller is an essential item. The Korg microKEY Air-25 is small enough to fit in pretty much any bag, meaning you can work on your productions wherever you are and with a massive $89.99 off, we’d say this is one seriously good deal. It features Bluetooth compatibility in case you forget your USB cable, allowing for minimal latency wireless manipulation of all your VSTs and drum machines with up to 30 hours of life.

Roland JUNO-DS88: $1,349.99, now $999.99 (opens in new tab)
With a realistically weighted piano hammer action and a plethora of great sounding presets, this 88-key synthesizer will suit a variety of keys players - whether you like traditional piano sounds or the more unusual timbre of a custom synth. It’s got some great features for performing players, such as vocal effects, an 8-track sequencer, and a built-in interface and with a huge $350 off, you can get some serious depth and breadth for less.

Korg Minilogue XD Synth: $729.99, now $599.99 (opens in new tab)
This powerful little synthesizer packs a hell of a lot of features into a compact package and it’s now got an epic $130 off. Great for creating ethereal soundscapes and kinetic soundtracks, it's equally at home doing smooth synthwave sounds as it is the churn and grind of drum and bass. A handy oscilloscope lets you see the characteristics of your sound and with the number of knobs on this thing, you’re not going to run out of sounds any time soon.

NI Komplete Kontrol S49: $699, now $599 (opens in new tab)
This smart MIDI keyboard controller from Native Instruments integrates with all the major DAWs with a few clicks of your mouse, meaning you can use various transport controls straight from the controller itself. The 49-key Fatar keybed offers the perfect balance between a realistic piano feel and the rapid response required of a synthesizer. With a cool $100 off, you can now get a complete home studio tool for less.

Blackstar HT Club 40 MkII: $999.99, now $649.99 (opens in new tab)
One of the most popular guitar amps on the gigging circuit, this versatile, all-tube tone machine now has a massive $350 off. The HT Series has made a name for itself as one of the best mid-priced tube combos, and this particular model comes in a distinctive Vintage Blue finish - sure to stand out on stage.

Egnater Tweaker-15 Stack: $949.98, now $499.99 (opens in new tab)
Your eyes aren’t deceiving you, this really is a boutique tube head and cab for less than $500! With the Egnater Tweaker head pumping out 15 watts via two 6V6 tubes and a matching 1x12 cabinet with a 12” Egnater speaker, this super versatile amplifier setup has a whopping $449.99 off.

Vox amPlug 2 Lead: $59.99, now $39.99 (opens in new tab)
This perfect practice partner makes keeping your chops a breeze. We find having a headphone amp for guitar around the house invaluable for late-night writing sessions and keeping up our practice regimens. With upgraded analog circuitry, excellent battery life, and superb sound - this sub $40 bargain should be in every guitar player’s basket.

EZX Expansions for EZdrummer: Was $89, now $53 (opens in new tab)
EZdrummer is Toontrack's core beat making platform that enables you to create incredible drums with ease, and across any genre. It features sequencing, 15GB of sounds, a huge MIDI file library plus features like Tap2Find and Bandmate which turn your simple drum ideas into fully-fledged drum tracks in no time. The EZX sound expansion packs take the software into different genres, exploring areas like metal, Latin, jazz, electronic and a lot more. With 40% off, now is the time to take your EZdrummer ambitions up a level. With titles like Dream Pop, Hop-Hop, Metal Machine and Drumkit From Hell, you know that Toontrack has your stylistic ambitions covered, whatever they may be. Simply choose your genre and save $36 per title!

SDX Expansions for Superior: Was $179, now $107 (opens in new tab)
Superior Drummer is Toontrack's high-end beat making platform, essentially a full DAW designed for creative, detailed and exceptional drum production. It features seven kits, over 230GB of audio, effects and a vast MIDI library, with all recordings overseen by production maestro George Massenburg. The SDX expansions for Superior Drummer feature additional drum kits recorded in iconic studios like Blackbird in Nashville and The Hit Factory in New York. Now you can expand your virtual drum kits without costly studio time or air fares for an amazing 40% off. Titles like The Rock Warehouse and Custom & Vintage will take you to studios across the world and deliver the best recordings of the most iconic drum kits without you lifting a drumstick. Grab $72 off each expansion pack now!

EZmix 2: Was $149, now $39 (opens in new tab)
EZmix 2 is your easy route to perfect mixing and mastering. It allows you to create great vocal, guitar and drum tracks with preset channel configurations to try out and tweak to perfection. You can even apply mastering settings to entire mixes to lift them to a pro standard in an instant. EZmix 2 is currently discounted by an incredible $110 so you can achieve top notch, professional mixes and mastered tracks for minimal outlay. And once you've mastered EZmix 2, there are plenty of expansion options, all heavily discounted as well. The EZmix Packs offer different guitar tones, vocal presets, mastering settings or general mix tools. You get specific mix settings for different genres - ambient, rock, blues and much more - plus the favoured mix and master settings of famous engineers and producers like Al Schmitt, Andy Sneap and Bob Rock. The EZmix packs are your easy route to instant, professional mixes, whatever your music style and with 30% off each title, there's never been a better time to mix!

EZkeys: Was $149, now $97 (opens in new tab)
Think of EZkeys as your virtual keyboard player. You can now pick up the original EZkeys software, with tailored sounds across a wide range of instruments - grand pianos to pads, Mellotron to electric piano - for an incredible 35% off. And once you have entered the EZkeys world, it's EZ (sorry) to expand EZkeys Expansion Packs which then deliver the same variety of other keyboard and instrument sounds, for much less outlay. Each title has been discounted by 40% so you can take your keyboard sounds into completely new realms - Cinematic Pads, Electronic Pop, String Machine and many more - for an amazing $30 off per title.

Roland TD-07DMK: $799.99, now $699.99 (opens in new tab)
With mesh snare and tom pads, acoustic-style hi-hat mounting, Bluetooth connectivity, USB and 25 excellent kit presets, the TD-07DMK is the top of its range. Don't settle for a generic electronic set this Black Friday, this is the best e-kit deal we've seen so far.

Free throne worth $224.99: with select Roland kits! (opens in new tab)
Drumming is only as comfortable as the throne you park your behind on, which is why we love this particular deal at Sweetwater. Buy one of four select Roland kits - TD-50KV2, TD-50K2, VAD506 or TD-27KV - and get a Roland Hydraulic saddle drum throne with lush velour top, for nothing!

Free $199.99 drum mat: with select Roland kits! (opens in new tab)
Avoid the dreaded kit creep and keep your floors or carpets in good condition with a free Roland TDM-20 large heavy-duty drum mat when you purchase select Roland kits at Sweetwater - TD-17KVX, TD-17KV and TD-07KVX included.

Roland e-kit bundles: Save up to $225 (opens in new tab)
Bundles are a great way to get everything you need to start playing. In addition to the kit, bundles can include everything from sticks and a throne, to headphones, a personal monitor, upgrades bass drum pedal, drum rug and more. This year, Roland's Sweetwater bundles are awesome, including $225 off this Roland TD-27KV bundle (opens in new tab), which includes an additional PDX-100 pad and mount.

Yamaha e-kits: Get free lessons with any purchase (opens in new tab)
There are no Yamaha discounts this year, but if you purchase any kit in the Yamaha electronic drum set range from Sweetwater you will receive access to drum lessons via a free 3-month subscription to Yamaha's Melodics app (opens in new tab). What better way to kickstart your playing journey.

Alesis e-kit bundles: Save up to $215 (opens in new tab)
Bundles are a great way to get everytihng you need to start playing. In addition to the kit, bundles can include everything from sticks and a throne, to headphones, a personal monitor, upgrades bass drum pedal, drum rug and more. This year, Alesis' bundles are awesome, including $215 off this Alesis DM10 MkII Pro bundle (opens in new tab), which includes a DW pedal!

iZotope Diamond: $2,268, $149
For not much more than the cost of the Gold or Platinum packages, you could add Diamond to your production arsenal. This time there was an upgraded version of Nectar, which promises to fix any vocal problems and/or just add sweetness to taste. iZotope Neoverb is the other new headline act. This impressive plugin harnesses iZotope’s cutting-edge AI-assisted processing to provide an ultra-powerful, ultra-versatile reverb.

Boss Pocket GT: $249.99, $149.99
Practice tools don’t come much more powerful than the Pocket GT - a comprehensive modelling unit that includes over 100 amps, stomps and effects, 99 user memories, USB, Bluetooth and Boss’ unique YouTube streaming integration. If you were looking for a do-it-all solution that you can take anywhere, this was a bargain at Sweetwater.

Squier Classic Vibe '60s Strat: $449, $399
There are few guitars more iconic or versatile than the Strat, and last year at Sweetwater you could grab a piece of the action for $399, who knocked $50 off this Olympic White '60s Classic Vibe. You got all the standard Strat appointments including three single coils and synchronized trem - but with that extra touch of '60s class.

Blackstar Studio 10 6L6 1x12" amp: $729.99 $599.99
A great saving on a great valve amp; this 10-watt combo will deliver full fat tones for home and stage. Jazz, blues and rock; you're confidently covered here and a 12-inch Celestion Seventy 80 speaker will help serve all the punch and clarity you need. 

Roland keyboards: Get free Pianote lessons!
If you purchased select models in Roland's GO keyboard range and RP and FP series digital pianos you received 3 months of Pianote online lessons for free (usual cost $87). If ever there was a time to start learning, Black Friday was it.

Westone UM Pro 30 IEM: $399, $249
Westone Audio's UM 30 Pro in-ears deliver precise, balanced and rich sound thanks to their triple-driver design. The UM Pro 30s ship with sound-isolating Star and True-Fit tips in multiple sizes, and their up-and-over cable means they'll stay firmly in place - perfect for performers as well as everyday listeners. Last year you could save $150 at Sweetwater.

Behringer Poly D Analog Synth: $769, $499
Behringer's Poly D is a fully analog polyphonic synth, and last Black Friday it had $270 off. It's got 37 full-size keys, 4 VCO's, a 32 -step Sequencer and more, and provide '70s and '80s vibes aplenty. The tones this thing can create are fat, and with a BBD Stereo Chorus and DS1-modeled distortion on board, they can only get fatter.

Squier Classic Vibe '60s Esquire:  $479, $429
The Esquire is a legend in the world of electric guitar, and last year you could get your hands on one for less than you ever thought was possible. This '60s Classic Vibe from Squier delivers the classic Esquire tone, feel and look, but with modern playability and durability. You get the best of both vintage and modern worlds, with $70 off. Thanks, Sweetwater!

TC Electronic Ditto Looper: $89, $69.99
The Ditto Looper has become somewhat of an industry standard looper pedal for guitarists. At a killer price point, it features everything you’d want from a no-nonsense looper pedal: a single-knob design for dialing in your loops, five minutes of loop time, true bypass circuitry so your tone remains intact at all times 24-bit recording for pristine audio quality. And for Black Friday you could get it for even less. Read our full TC Electronic Ditto review.

Squier Contemporary Jazz Bass HH: $479, $429
Don't worry, low-end caretakers - Sweetwater doesn't forget about you. Last year they knocked $50 off their exclusive Active Squier Jazz Bass in Satin Black, so you could lay down those huge, punchy basslines knowing you've got the power to back up your playing. The 5-string version was available on sale too, if 4 just wasn't enough.

40% off Toontrack EZX Expansions: $79, now $47
Sweetwater took its scissors to the price of 38 awesome Toontrack EZX Expansion packs in the run-up to Black Friday. Expand your sound collection with everything from blues and jazz, rock and metal, funk and soul and beyond with these fantastic deals and save while you can!

Shure SM7B: $399, $359
If you buy just one microphone in your lifetime the Shure SM7B deserves a place on your shortlist. It's a mic that excels at broadcast applications because it flatters any voice, even in the worst untreated rooms. It's also a superb vocal mic for singers, whether on stage or in the studio. Need to record instruments? It's great for guitar cabs and drum kits too. The word legendary is overused but it's well-deserved here.