Drive it. Shape it. Move on.
Q Sahara is an input-driven compressor designed for quick decisions and musical results. There is no threshold to chase and no millisecond math to interpret: drive the signal into Sahara, set the ratio, and let its program-dependent behavior follow the music.
INPUT-DRIVEN COMPRESSION
A fixed internal threshold means compression is controlled by how hard you drive the input — just like classic analog workflows.
MUSICAL TIMING
Attack and release are program-dependent, adapting to phrasing, groove and dynamics instead of fixed time values.
RATIO WITH CHARACTER
Ratio and knee work together. Lower ratios stay smooth and forgiving; higher ratios add firmness and control without limiter behavior.
MADE FOR iOS
• AUv3 plugin — use it in AUM, GarageBand, Logic Pro for iPad, Cubasis, Loopy Pro and other AUv3 hosts
• External sidechain support with dedicated sidechain high-pass filter
• Standalone app included
• Two hand-crafted themes: Sand Dune and Black Sand
• HD and Eco oversampling modes
• Zero samples latency, ultra-low CPU
• A/B compare and preset management
• Factory presets, including artist presets by Grammy-winning engineers
FOCUSED BY DESIGN
No unnecessary controls, no distractions. Sahara does one thing and does it well: it delivers instant results, stays responsive to your material, and lets you mix by ear instead of by numbers.
“Really interesting compressor! Sahara seems to improve the sound of everything I put it on.”
— Mark Linett, three-time Grammy-winning producer and engineer
“I reach for the Sahara compressor when I want character. It shines on bass, acoustic guitar, snare, parallel drums, and more!”
— Brian Vibberts, seven-time Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer
