Five Star Gift Ideas

Here are some great gift ideas for your friend who loves music production:

1. A DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) Subscription: Consider gifting your friend a subscription to a popular DAW such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, or FL Studio. This is a great gift for music producers who spend a lot of time creating music on their computer.

2. High-Quality Headphones: A good pair of studio headphones can make a big difference in the way your friend hears and creates music. Look for headphones with a flat response that accurately reproduces the sound for mixing purposes.

3. MIDI Controller: A MIDI controller is a great gift for any music producer as it increases the workflow and production. There are many options to choose from, such as the Akai MPK series or the Novation Launchkey.

4. Mixing and Mastering Plugins: For the friend that already has a lot of gear, consider gifting them a plugin bundle aimed for mixing and mastering music. Some popular options are Waves, FabFilter, and iZotope.

5. Music Production Courses: There are plenty of online courses that teach music production. Gifting your friend a course is a great way to help them improve their skills and grow as a music producer. Some great courses include those offered by Udemy or the Icon Collective.

6. Customized Music Production T-Shirt: Get a customized t-shirt printed with a music production theme on it. It may not be directly related to music production equipment or software, but it's a fun, personal gift that your friend will appreciate and enjoy wearing.

Or you can get her/him a star map with the date when she/he was born.