Safari Audio The Herd
Parallel Compressor Plugin
The Herd is Safari's triple-engine compressor built for musical glue, character, and chaos.
Ride with Opto smoothness, VCA punch, or unleash the Devil for gritty analog bite.
It's warm, wild, and wonderfully unpredictable; perfect for taming mixes or setting them free.
Features
- Opto Mode - Smooth and musical, ideal for vocals and bus glue.
- VCA Mode - Fast, punchy compression for drums and transients.
- Devil Mode - Adds grit, harmonic color, and wild saturation.
- Attack/Release - Shape your compression response from tight snap to soft bloom.
- Tone - Tilt-style control to warm or brighten the signal.
- Wild Switch - Engage Safari's signature analog-style mayhem for more attitude.
- In / Out Sliders - Fast gain staging for precision control.
- Meter - Classic-style GR display for instant feedback.
- Auto-Gain - Keeps perceived loudness steady as you push harder.
System Requirements
- MacOS 10.15 Catalina and above
- Windows 8 and above (64-bit only)
- Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon CPU
Plugin Formats
AAX Native, AU, and VST3
