The Herd
The deal
$39.99 at Plugin Boutique (down from $79.00). That's 49% off with no stated expiry date, so the deal is ongoing until pulled.
What it is
The Herd is a multi-mode parallel compressor from Safari Audio built around three distinct compression engines. Opto mode delivers smooth, musical compression; VCA mode hits fast and punchy; and Devil mode adds gritty, saturated analog bite. The plugin is designed to provide both mix glue and creative character depending on how hard you push it.
Who it's for
Producers and mix engineers who want a single compressor that can handle multiple roles - from transparent bus glue to characterful color on drums, vocals, and guitars. It suits anyone who works across genres and wants one tool that shifts personality rather than swapping plugins.
Key features
- Three compression modes (Opto, VCA, Devil) each with distinct tonal character
- Attack and release shaping controls alongside a Tone tilt control for frequency-focused compression
- A Wild Switch introduces analog-style unpredictability and saturation
- Auto-gain compensation, gain staging sliders, and a classic-style gain reduction meter round out the controls
- Compatible with VST3, AU, and AAX formats on Mac and Windows 64-bit
