Black Friday plugin deals 2026. Updated as they drop.
Every audio plugin deal worth knowing about this Black Friday and Cyber Monday (Nov 27 - Nov 30). Confirmed deals at the top; the big brands below get added as their sales go live.
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Confirmed deals
SCRAMBLE. Full Bundle
2,800 presets: every FX pack, vocal chains, drum + 808 chains. Not just loops: drum buses, 808s and bass, hats, vocals, master bus. Black Friday price $49 (normally $99) till Dec 7, with pay in 4.
MUTANT. pre-order
Layering synth with a pedalboard. $39 pre-order (will be $69). Out Dec 15.
SCRAMBLE. Genre Kits
Trap, R&B, Lo-Fi and Rage kits: 4 packs in one, 64 presets each, $19. Single packs $9.
SCRAMBLE. free plugin
The free version, no catch. Glitch, stutter, tape stop, reverb, delay and vocal tune.
Brands to watch this Black Friday
We add each deal here once it's confirmed
Waves
Huge catalog with frequent sales. Most producers own at least a few. Known for: CLA vocals, SSL and API channel strips, Renaissance, H-Delay.
FabFilter
The go-to EQ, limiter and compressor for clean, precise mixing. Known for: Pro-Q 4, Pro-L 2, Pro-C 2, Saturn 2, Timeless 3.
Native Instruments
Instruments, samplers and effects. Komplete bundles are big sale items. Known for: Komplete, Kontakt, Massive X, Battery, Guitar Rig.
iZotope
Mixing, mastering and repair with AI assistants. Known for: Ozone, Neutron, Nectar, RX, VocalSynth.
Xfer Records
Serum is one of the most-used wavetable synths in modern production. Known for: Serum 2, LFOTool, Cthulhu.
Spectrasonics
Omnisphere is a staple in hip-hop and film scoring. Known for: Omnisphere, Keyscape, Trilian.
Arturia
Classic synth recreations and the Pigments synth. Known for: V Collection, Pigments, Analog Lab, FX Collection.
Output
Creative instruments and FX built for modern producers. Known for: Arcade, Portal, Movement, Thermal.
Soundtoys
Characterful saturation, delay and vocal effects. Known for: Decapitator, EchoBoy, Little AlterBoy, Crystallizer.
Universal Audio
Analog emulations of classic studio hardware. Known for: UAD plugins, LUNA, 1176, LA-2A, Pultec.
Slate Digital
Subscription with a big library of mixing plugins. Known for: Virtual Mix Rack, Fresh Air, All Access Pass.
Plugin Alliance
Dozens of brands under one store and subscription. Known for: bx_ console channels, Shadow Hills, SPL, Lindell.
Valhalla DSP
Great-sounding reverbs at a low price. Known for: VintageVerb, Room, Delay, Shimmer.
u-he
Some of the most respected analog-style synths. Known for: Diva, Repro, Hive 2, Zebra 3.
Kilohearts
Modular synth and snap-in effects. Known for: Phase Plant, Disperser, Faturator, Snap Heap.
Cableguys
Rhythmic volume, filter and time effects. Known for: ShaperBox 3, VolumeShaper, HalfTime.
BABY Audio
Fresh, fun effects with modern sounds. Known for: Spaced Out, Smooth Operator, Crystalline, Parallel Aggressor.
Antares
The original Auto-Tune for vocal tuning. Known for: Auto-Tune Pro, Auto-Tune Access, Harmony Engine.
Celemony
Note-by-note pitch and timing editing. Known for: Melodyne 5.
Spitfire Audio
Orchestral and cinematic sample libraries. Known for: BBC Symphony Orchestra, Originals, LABS.
Image-Line
FL Studio and its famous plugins like Gross Beat. Known for: FL Studio, Gross Beat, Harmor, Sytrus.
XLN Audio
RC-20 is the lo-fi plugin almost every producer knows. Known for: XO, RC-20 Retro Color, Addictive Drums, Addictive Keys.
Toontrack
Realistic acoustic drum software. Known for: Superior Drummer 3, EZdrummer 3, EZkeys.
oeksound
Smart resonance and transient processing. Known for: soothe2, spiff, bloom.
Sonible
AI-assisted EQ, compression and limiting. Known for: smart:EQ 4, smart:comp 2, pure bundle.
Softube
Hardware emulations and the Console 1 controller. Known for: Console 1, Tube-Tech, Weiss, Model 72.
Eventide
Legendary studio effects and huge reverbs. Known for: H3000, Blackhole, MicroPitch, SplitEQ.
Heavyocity
Cinematic and hybrid sound design instruments. Known for: Gravity, Damage 2, Vocalise.
Splice
Millions of royalty-free samples and rent-to-own plugins. Known for: Samples, rent-to-own plugins, INSTRUMENT.
Plugin Boutique
One of the largest plugin stores, with big Black Friday sales. Known for: The big plugin store, with free gifts on most purchases.
Sweetwater
Music retailer with plugin deals and support. Known for: Plugins, gear and software.
Black Friday plugin FAQ
When do Black Friday plugin deals start in 2026?
Black Friday is Friday, November 27, 2026 and Cyber Monday is November 30. Many plugin makers start early, often in the first or second week of November, and some sales run into early December.
What are the best plugin deals on Black Friday?
Bundles usually give the biggest savings: synth and FX bundles, mixing suites and sample subscriptions. Right now the SCRAMBLE. Full Bundle (2,800 presets) is on its Black Friday price, and MUTANT. is on pre-order at $39.
Are Black Friday plugin deals worth it?
If you were already going to buy a plugin, yes: discounts of 50% or more are common. Make a short list first, try the free versions and demos, and only buy what you'll use.
What free plugins should I get before buying?
Start with free tools that cover the basics: Vital (synth), Valhalla Supermassive (reverb), TDR Nova (EQ), OTT (compression) and SCRAMBLE. (creative FX). See our full free plugins list.
Do plugin sales come back after Black Friday?
Some do around Christmas and New Year, but the deepest discounts of the year are usually Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Free plugins while you wait
audioplugins.org is run by producer Jordon Lumley, who makes SCRAMBLE. and MUTANT., so they're pinned at the top. Other products link straight to their makers. Some links may be affiliate links, which never change what you pay. Prices and terms change, so check the maker's site.