The ever-increasing accessibility of low-cost, high-quality home recording gear has made “Bedroom Producers” of musicians, from casual players to industry pros. In fact, advancements in the home studio have changed how the entire industry writes, arranges, and produces hits. Used for pleasure and profit —from mainstream pop and hip-hop to rock and electronic —home studios today are the go-to solution for writing, creating demos, and producing entire albums. Nowadays, the odds are that you or the musician on your holiday gift list considers their home studio their favorite room in the house. The Alto Music staff has selected a variety of essential home studio tools to help you enjoy creative freedom in the comfort of your own studio. Check out this short list of the season's most in-demand MIDI controllers, recording interfaces, digital FX processors, and more — from trusted names like Rupert Neve, Akai, and Focusrite, to name a few.

For so many of us, learning to play the electric guitar or bass was the introduction to the broader musical world. For players and musical explorers, the tools of the trade are not simply hardware and electronics; they are the tools that help us unlock the source of our creativity. If you, or someone close to you, plays the guitar, chances are you are already aware of how consuming the hunt for new gear is, and how joyful it is to add a new instrument or accessory to the collection. The staff at Alto Music has carefully selected a few such items that are sure to delight the guitarist or bassist in your life. Just a taste of the season's hottest and most exciting analog pedals, digital processors, and compact wireless systems, plus must-have practical items from guitar racks and pedal boards, tuners, and more.

Today's groove-keepers have more ways than ever to add excitement, energize their music, and express themselves. At Alto Music, our drum staff works year-round to stay ahead of the beat with the latest and greatest in drums and percussion. If you're looking to delight the drummer or percussionist on your holiday gift list, you've come to the right place. Alto Music stocks gear for drummers of every style, age, and skill level, from starter and portable kits to premium shell packs and cutting-edge electronic drums. Additionally, we carry a vast assortment of premium metal and wooden snare drums in various sizes, shapes, and colors, plus a full range of hand drums, world-class hardware, and more accessories than you can shake a (drum) stick at. Start here for savings on custom and signature model snare drums, hand rums, electronic kits, and a few surprises for the beginner to pro drummer.

With so many new ways to create and control music using the age-old black-and-white keys, there has never been a more exciting time to be a keyboard player. The chances are strong that the keyboard player on your holiday shopping list has an extensive “wish-list.” Alto Music's Holiday Sales Event offers savings on a wide selection of the year's most sought-after keyboards, synthesizers, controllers, modules, and more from the industry's biggest and best manufacturers. We’ve got something for every player, regardless of taste, style, or skill level. Explore portable keyboards with realistic piano action, entertainment keyboards, arrangers, the latest digital workstations, and even old-school modular and semi-modular vintage-style analog systems. Start with savings on red-hot gear from Moog, Behringer, and more.

Since its integration within iTunes in 2005, Podcasting has become one of the primary ways people consume content of all kinds. The ease of consumer access to podcast-supporting platforms like Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and more, coupled with the low cost of entry-level podcasting equipment, has made podcasting the fastest-growing media segment. Already an over $ 30 billion-a-year industry, with nearly 600 million Podcast listeners globally, chances are you or someone close to you is looking to get started. Start your holiday hunt here with specially designed dynamic and condenser mics, monitors, interfaces, and more, to get you started-- or define your podcasting brand.

Instrumental accompanists (and even soloists), sound engineers, and bandleaders all make way for the lead vocalist. On recordings and the live stage, the singer is the front-and-center force tasked with selling the song. At the end of the day, it’s the vocalist's job to connect with the listener. That’s why some of the most talked about and treasured studio and live gear is dedicated to reproducing the vocalist's work. For the casual and professional vocalist, getting the most out of your efforts requires the right gear for the right job. Alto Music’s specialists can help you discover what's right for you, starting with these sure-fire Holiday selections for the vocalist in you, or in your life. Start here and discover pro-quality, yet affordable, dynamic and studio condenser mics from Beyer, Lewitt, and UT, plus the season's best deals on recording interfaces, studio and personal monitors, and more.