Thanksgiving began in 1621, celebrated by the Pilgrims and Wampanoag to give thanks for a bountiful harvest after a harsh winter. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared it a national holiday during the Civil War, urging Americans to unite in gratitude and reflect on blessings amidst turmoil. Today, it celebrates family and gratitude.
But, hey, we’re musicians—we care about synths and plugins. Ah, plugins… those magical digital toys that make us dream like kids in a candy shop.
So, I’m thankful to Orchestral Tools because, with their 50% off sale, I can finally grab that downtuned string quartet I’ve been eyeing for two years. Check out their catalog (excluding new products, which is understandable). You can grab their Berlin series, Ark series, Time Micro/Macro collections, as well as incredible libraries like Tallinn, Salu, Miroire, Vasks (an amazing library), and many more at 50% off.
And Spitfire? I never hopped on the Albion wagon (I’ve got all the Ark series and didn’t feel the need), but with their The Ton bundle, I can finally have some winter fun with Loegria. They also have other great bundles that can save you a ton of money in the long run, especially their Exclusive Black Friday Bundles. You can save up to 75% with 11 limited-time bundles
And then there’s VSL—I still can’t believe how realistic their Synchron series sounds. I’ve already grabbed the Solo Violin, and let me tell you, if you’re planning to write orchestral or neo-classical pieces with a lead violin, this one’s a must-have (unless, of course, you’re recording it live).
And how about the UJAM bundle at Plugin Boutique? All that stuff (20 plugins) for just $99? It’s a total no-brainer!
Another company worth mentioning is Audiobro. Their choirs are at their lowest price ever, even beating the secret sale they had a few months ago. I know this because I keep an eye on price trends for every company that catches my attention (yep, I’m that kind of sophisticated customer, as Dan Lok would say).
8Dio is also selling their entire catalog with some insanely cheap bundles right now. But honestly, I’m more focused on their new Soundpaint engine these days than their old Kontakt libraries.
Musio for $149? Cheapest price yet! And the entire Cinesamples catalog for that price? If you’re just starting out, you’re wasting time reading my blog instead of grabbing these deals. Just saying.
And then there’s Keepforest—prices are ridiculously low right now. Some deals are already finished, but I’m sure they’ll relaunch for that glorified Thanksgiving last-minute sale. Keep an eye out!
IK Multimedia’s Total Studio Bundle 4 for $149? Another great deal! I’ve spent way more on their stuff in the past, but stay alert—Total Studio Bundle 5 is just around the corner.
Native Instruments? They’ve got great deals, no doubt, but I’m not really following them right now—I just upgrade my Komplete Edition during their upgrade sales.
I’m sure I’m forgetting tons of others, like Sonuscore and Zero-G with their Ethera series, which I’m sure will be on sale soon. But I just mentioned the ones I think have their prices at the lowest they’ve been in years for BF2024.
So, here we are. Don’t forget the origins of Thanksgiving, and don’t forget to be thankful for the people around you—whether they’re family, friends, or fans. Be grateful to your publisher or supervisor if you want those sweet placements next year. And if you’re still reading, let me tell you: you’re a hero. You deserve a glass of fine wine—maybe an Italian one. Cin cin!
