In this article we’re going to be covering all the Black Friday plugin deals, sample packs, sampler instruments, music accessories and more in 2021! We’ve popped all the deals into an easy-to-navigate, searchable table below for you to browse!
you can search the entire table for “Soundtoys’, ‘native instruments’, ‘reverb’ & so on
Also, if you’re looking for the best Christmas plugin deals, we have a separate page dedicated to just that!
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All The Best Black Friday Plugin Deals (2021)
Here is the complete list of Black Friday plugin deals (& Cyber Monday Plugin Deals) for 2021:
This year, we’ll be tracking all the latest and greatest music plugin deals over the Black Friday period. If you’ve been a producer for a while you’ll know how fantastic this time of year is for savings! Last year we saw some absolutely incredible deals going on, and this year will be no different.
As more plugin deals get released, we’ll be updating the page with them. You can expect to see updates on the hour this year, we’re so dedicated to providing you the most full and comprehensive list of Black Friday & cyber Monday plugin deals.
Make sure to bookmark this page for the latest updates!
When Do The Black Friday Audio Plugin Deals Start (2021)?
Waves Free Black Friday Plugin (2020)
The Black Friday plugin deals happen every year, and start between the 1st -15th of November, with some plugin retailers ending the sale period on January the 10th. Last year they started on the 1st of November, and finished on the 10th of January.
You can expect a plethora of incredible plugin deals this year, including big, industry names like:
And pretty much every audio plugin manufacturer out there
When the Black Friday sales finish, you’ll also be able to continue the audio plugin savings, with Cyber Monday lasting through January 1st, and then, after that, the Christmas plugin deals begin!
Cyber Monday & Christmas aren’t usually as juicy as the big fixture, but you can still get some awesome deals if you get Christmas money or missed out on the Black Friday deals.
Every year you’ll also get big names giving out free plugins. For the last decade, Waves have given out a free plugin each year. And this year we doubt it’ll be any different.
You can amount a pretty good selection of Waves plugins just by taking part in this free plugin give-away every year, so be sure to sign-up for that.
To take part, all you have to do is sign-up and give your email over to make use of the free plugin deal this year. So, head to the Waves page and make sure you’re on before the plugin drops!
How Can I Be Prepared For The 2021 Black Friday VST Deals
Soundtoys audio plugin deals (Black Friday 2020)
There are a lot of deals on Black Friday, and it’s important to be prepared to make the most of the season, because you can save a tonne of money just by waiting to purchase your plugins during this period.
Here’s how to prepare for Black Friday in 2021:
Start saving your cash now. The amount of discounts on music software, instruments & sample packs on Black Friday is crazy. To get the most bang for your buck start putting aside a bit of money each month, so you have some to play with when those juicy deals drop.
Sign up to mailing lists. Get one of your promo emails and sign up to lists (like ours), so you can get updates straight to your inbox!
Bookmark this page. We update this hourly during the Black Friday period, and you’ll get all the most up to date deals by doing so.
Join our Facebook community over at Whipped Cream Sounds – Music Production & Audio Gear. There you’ll be able to stay up to date with all the latest deals, and start discussions about what to get/what are the best.
Make sure to join other communities. Places like Reddit and Facebook can be great places to find more information about these deals and stay informed.
Create a Plugin Boutique account to make use of the freebies & get the best plugin deals about.
The best place for plugin deals every year is always Plugin Boutique. They hands down offer the best sales and rewards on the market.
So we strongly suggest you make an account over there, because you get bonuses for doing so:
Tokens
Virtual cash
And extra discounts
You’ll gather up quite a few tokens if you buy from Plugin Boutique solely this year, and might even have enough to knock a few off some more plugins you’ve had your eyes on.
It’s also great to have an account because they’re always doing deals all year round. They actually give away a free plugin every month, so it’d be stupid not to sign up!
When Is Cyber Monday This Year (2021)?
Cyber Monday starts when Black Friday finishes – the 30th of November, and can last until January 10th! You can expect some incredible plugin deals throughout this period too, but they’re usually not as good as the Black Friday plugin deals.
Where Do I Get The Best Black Friday Hardware & Instrument Deals in 2021?
If you’re looking for instruments & hardware this year, then Black Friday also has some incredible deals to offer here. Audio plugin savings are always more, but you can definitely knock a few of a set of new monitors, headphones, or even an awesome hardware synth.
But where do I find those deals?
Here’s where to find the best instrument & hardware deals during Black Friday 2021:
You can also bet that thebest music distribution companieswill be taking part in the madness, and the deals they’ll be offering this year could save you a large sum of money.
What if I’m Looking For Sample Pack Sales in 2021?
As always, this year there’ll also be some incredible savings on sample packs, alongside all the incredible audio plugin savings.
If you want to make the most of the sample pack deals this Black Friday, then it’s best to check out some of the companies we’ve listed below.
We’ll also be updating the complete list of Black Friday plugin deals with samples, sampler instruments, and other music production goodies, so you can stay up-to-date by checking this page.
Here’s the complete list of Black Friday sample pack deals in 2021:
Check this page throughout the Black Friday period, we’ll be updating it every hour of every day!
What is Black Friday?
Black Friday originally started on American soil, back in the 1950s as a seasonal promotion for people to save money throughout the holiday period. Although it’s been around for such a long time, it has only recently become a big thing in Europe.
With the increase in popularity of Black Friday, the deals & discounts you can get in 2021 are now more than ever! It’s a time of year where all the biggest music retailers, software & plugin giants pull out all the stops to bring you the best pre-Christmas discounts & sales.
We’re from the U.K. and can remember a time not so long ago that Black Friday didn’t even exist – so count your lucky stars it has increased in popularity, because the savings on software, hardware & plugins has been exceptional every time around.
The name is said to have its origins in Philadelphia. Apparently the local police used it to describe the traffic disruption that happened the day after.
Black Friday is now the name for the day of the best discounts and sales available on everything.
What Is Cyber Monday?
If you don’t know what Cyber Monday is, it’s a day that usually happens after the Black Friday weekend period, which offers even more sales & exclusive plugin deals.
It was originally called ‘Blue Monday’ and is essentially another day where you can pick up some great plugins for cheap.
Starting in November 2005, Cyber Monday was created by retailers to encourage those manic Black Friday shoppers to shop online – making it one of the biggest online shopping days of the year.
Not that you didn’t shop online anyway & of course with lockdown, well…
This means that all of the deals are only available online.
And while this doesn’t make a difference for plugins, if you’re the type that likes to go to the store to pick up hardware, then you won’t be able to make use of the deals in store on Cyber Monday.
Cyber Monday is a great day to pick up deals on tech & hardware, with certain retailers offering site-wide discounts across all items.
What’s The Difference Between Black Friday & Cyber Monday
It can be hard to see an actual difference between Cyber Monday and Black Friday.
With so many sales going on, it can feel like one gigantic godzilla-like sales event.
The key difference to note is that Cyber Monday is entirely online, while Black Friday is both online and in-store.
Both sales will have tonnes of great deals on plugins, hardware and new music tech. So, whether you’re looking for a new pair of studio headphones, a synth or a new MIDI keyboard – you’ll be able to find a good deal.
On Cyber Monday, we can expect to see better deals on some music products than others.
For instance, if you’re looking for tech (like a new music production computer), it might be worth waiting until November 30th to see what deals are offered over the Black Friday ones.
On the other hand, if you’re looking for audio plugin deals – they’re usually much better throughout the Black Friday period and span from the 27th – 30th.
Some places even offer free downloads of plugins/software on Cyber Monday, so be sure to keep an eye out for that!
(check back here to see all the updated Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals)
2019’s deals were phenomenal, and to show you how extensive the savings were, we wanted to include all the best deals on audio plugins below.
Check out a snippet list of the best vst deals of 2019:
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Final Thoughts
Every Black Friday comes with the most incredible plugin deals known to man and 2021 will be no different. To make use of the festive period in 2021, we wanted to give a complete run down of the best places to find all your music deal needs.
This list includes the best deals on plugins, samples, courses, instruments & more. We hope you find this useful and we can’t wait to update this list with all of the juicy savings we’re going to see in 2021.
Be sure to bookmark this list so you can check back on all the best audio plugin savings. You can also join the Whipped Cream Sounds – Music Production & Audio Gear Facebook community to be the first to know about all the savings.
We wish you the happiest of holidays and hope you pick up some awesome audio plugins this year!
