Music producers are not the easiest to buy for when it comes to Christmas gifts. Whether you're buying for a loved one, or looking to treat yourself, our producers holiday gift guide will be sure to give you some good ideas!
We've picked out some of the most sought-after gear - perfect for bedroom producers, synth enthusiasts, beat-makers, keyboard players and engineers! From the live to the studio, we have you covered.
Samplers have been the cornerstone of music production since the 80's with inventions within the instrument industry. Where have you heard samples? Britney Spears Toxic, take a listen to Tere Mere Beech Mein by Lata Mangeshkar and S.P. Balasubrahmanyam. Point being, sampling can be a crazy fun way to genereate ideas and it doesn't need to be other music, some of these samplers have built in microphones so the world is now your percussion and your melodies. Get creating with some of our amazing selections!
Once upon a time in a studio far away there were some very cleaver clogs that harnessed the power of electricity to create music. These things were the size of cars and cost more than a house back in 19 never mind. Today synths have become insanely powerful, won’t be challenging your fridge for home real estate and are very affordable. Here’s the best selection we think your friends will love.
Drum Machines are amazing instruments, bringing percussion to a whole other sonic level where kick drums have literally built peoples musical empires and birthed new genres. Drum Machines also have some of the best sequencers on the planet where even the most simple machines allow for polyrhythms. Don’t want to programme? Most respond to MIDI so plug in your Electronic Drum kit and use it is a sound module to compliment your drumming! Rhythm is life.
Getting ideas recorded is nothing but simple these days, specially with iPhones and iPads being USB-C as standard. Off to a gig with your guitar but get an idea, record that into Garageband in minutes, plug back up in your home studio and start adding your synths, easy! Audio Interfaces also allow your computer to easily connect to your studio monitors or to the front of house if you're performing live with software like Ableton Live!
Our headphone range caters for every need, but this particular selection consists of some of our most popular options. Each one boasts excellent balanced sound that's optimised for music production.
These are a must in any home or professional studio, how else are you going to hear what you're doing? It's music after all! We have a great selection of budget friendly offerings even from some of the giants of industry! Perfect for producers of all genres and levels.
Live situations are the one please you can not have problems, the show must always go on as they say! We have a great selection from audio giants and well tested products, some that have survived the test of time and extreme punishment on the live music scene, for those vocalists that perform live, there're probably isn't a better present!
Some of the worlds leading songs are based around their vocal melody, so you need a microphone that 1 won't leave you eating nothing but baked beans for nourishment over Christmas, but 2nd, will also sound good. Boy do we have a selection for you! Be it for your friend, child, a cheeky present for yourself (you're totally worth it), our top picks from some of the best budget friendly microphones that are still used in the professional industry specially when streaming, want some more ideas? Check out our full range.
Sizzling bacon? To a sound designer that’s the sound of a lovely crackling fire in the winter months, how about some carrots for some breaking bones? Sound design is amazing and what's better than a gift that'll allow your friends to create their own audio adventures!
Wires, oh those happy little trip hazards, well here at Andertons we understand this pain point and thus recommend some of our finest wireless systems which are also super compact allowing you to not only convert most things to wireless, but also these will listelly fit in a stocking! Much better than finding a satsuma.
Picking the right thing can be hard, picking multiple things is even harder! Well don't worry, here at Andertons we've put together some cost effective bundles that'll get you or your friends creative juices flowing!
Are you getting started on your busking empire? Or are you and your band mates looking to squash into your car and go and play your first set of shows? We have you covered with our thoughtout bundle packages which not only helps you get all you need to hear your craft, but helps you save money as well!
Bluetooth speakers are amazing! Super portable and way better than any phone speaker, this can be a fantastic gift for any music lover, and for producers? It's another place to test your mix. Some are even waterproof! It's shower jam time baby!
We've broken down gift ideas into categories to suit different tastes. Whether it's an audio interface, a portable synth, a brand new set of headphones, or anything in between - we've got you covered!
These gifts should be sure-fire winners for absolutely any kind of producer, no matter whether they're a beginner or a seasoned pro.
