The Herd – Parallel Compressor Gone Wild

Safari Pedals says that The Herd is triple-engine compressor built for musical glue, character, and chaos. A spokesperson told us, "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."

What It Does

•     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.

 

Why Producers Love It

•     Three iconic compression flavors in one plugin
•     Glue your mix or break it apart creatively
•     Warm analog tone with Safari's playful visual style
•     Perfect on vocals, mix bus, drums, and guitars

 

Plugin Requirements

•     Formats: Mac VST3 / AU / AAX, Windows 64-bit VST3 / AAX
•     CPU: 1 GHz dual-core or better
•     RAM: 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended)
•     OS: macOS 10.15+ or Windows 8+

Pricing and Availability:
Sale price $39.99 (Regular price: $79.99)

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