ALTO MUSIC HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

"Hits That Fit” For Every Musician

Do you have an aspiring or pro musician on your gift list but have no idea where to start? An Alto Music Gift card is an excellent choice for any musician on any occasion, but what do you do when the holiday traditions you enjoy call for gifting a surprise to unwrap? At Alto Music, matching people up with the right gear is a tradition we practice all year long. We've got you covered, even if you don’t know the difference between a guitar slide and a slide trombone. Sit down, relax, and de-stress; you’ve come to the right place. 

This holiday season, the staff at Alto Music picked out a fresh range of sure-to-please gift ideas that will leave the musician in your life wondering, “How did you know?”

 For the Songwriter, Performance Artist and Producer

Digitally record new song ideas, practice sessions, live shows, and demos with these portable but powerful digital recorders—an excellent way for a solo musician or band to capture the music whenever and wherever inspiration calls.

  • Zoom H2N Handy Portable Digital Recorder (Repack Special Deal) - $128.88

    The Zoom HN2 handy recorder is super portable and easy to operate. Two AA batteries provide up to 20 hours of high-quality digital recording time.

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  • Zoom H6 All Black Handheld Recorder - $229.99

    The Zoom H6 has everything musicians love about the H2N, plus six tracks of simultaneous recording capability, a large color LCD, and more.

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  • TASCAM Portacapture X6 High Resolution Adaptive Multi-recorder - $369.00

    Capture great audio easily, even in the most challenging on-site settings. Capture every detail from a whisper to high-volume sources without missing a note or distorted results. Expect Simple operation, extreme versatility, and professional results.

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For Privacy and Personal Enjoyment

Any music lover will appreciate great-sounding playback, but the musician in your life relies on the details that make music pop. A great pair of studio headphones provides the privacy to capture, mix, or enjoy music at any volume, day or night.

  • AKG K240S Studio Headphones - $85.00

    The studio version of the Hi-fi classic headset. Extra-large speakers and a self-adjusting headband deliver outstanding performance and comfort. 

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  • Avantone Pro MP1 Mixphones Headphones - $119.00

    The jack of all trades, Avantone MP1 multi-purpose headphones excel in multiple roles. DJs, live sound, and mixdown engineers love this extremely versatile headset. They are also great for simply enjoying music when the day is done.  Expect critical fidelity, durability, and great looks.

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  • Sennheiser HD 400 Pro Headphones - $228.52

    The HD 400 pro provides the flat, neutral response the pros rely on when it counts. The open-back design, unique drivers, and diaphragm can accurately reproduce the lower frequencies without distorting or altering the music's authentic low-end sound signature. Mix or enjoy music as it was intended to be heard. 

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For Comfort

Like your favorite office chair, all musicians need a proper perch that won’t restrict motion while providing the comfort essential for long practice, rehearsal, or recording sessions.

  • On Stage KT7800+ Deluxe 4 Position X-Style Bench - $69.99

    Portable comfort with four adjustable height settings

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  • On Stage Keyboard Drum Throne - $158.99

    A portable and comfortable throne with a backrest and 9-position adjustability. 

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  • Ludwig LP51TH Pro Round Throne - $144.00

    The deep cushioned, height-adjustable seat swivels 360 degrees for unobstructed ease of mobility. Double-braced legs assure years of road ready reliability. The Ludwig LP115TH drum throne is fit for a King.

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