Parallel Compression Just Got Dangerous – Safari Pedals The Herd

Safari Pedals The Herd is a triple-engine compressor designed for musical glue, bold character, and controlled chaos. In this video, I take a hands-on look at The Herd compressor plugin and explore how its Opto, VCA, and Devil circuits can be blended together for everything from subtle mix cohesion to aggressive, gritty compression. The Herd isn’t just another dynamics tool—it’s parallel compression gone wild. With independent compressor engines, flexible blending, and the unpredictable Wild control, this plugin shines on drums, bass, acoustic instruments, and full mixes. Whether you’re chasing smooth opto movement, tight VCA punch, or distorted analog attitude, The Herd delivers fast. In this demo, I test The Herd on drums, acoustic guitar, and bass, explore presets, push the Wild control, and show how stacking compression engines can completely reshape your sound. Key Features of Safari Pedals The Herd Triple-engine compressor with Opto, VCA, and Devil circuits Blend each compressor independently for stacked parallel compression Opto for smooth movement and musical leveling VCA for punch, grip, and tight dynamic control Devil mode for aggressive, gritty, analog-style bite Wild control for unstable, high-energy compression effects Attack and release controls for shaping punch and recovery Tone control to shape highs and lows without losing character Wet/dry blend knob for true parallel compression Input and output gain sliders for fast, precise gain staging Auto gain to maintain consistent output levels Switchable metering for input, gain reduction, and output Presets for quick inspiration and workflow speed If you’re looking for a creative compressor plugin that goes beyond clean dynamics and into character territory, The Herd by Safari Pedals is absolutely worth checking out. LINKS: Safari Pedals The Herd – https://gregkocis.com/svcg Save Big on Waves Plugins – https://gregkocis.com/pnw2 50% Off Almost Everything Native Instruments LIMITED TIME – https://nativeinstruments.sjv.io/55P6G2 20% off Sound Gym – https://gregkocis.com/sgym20 The links to Plugin Boutique, SoundGym, Native Instruments, iZotope, and Waves are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them. This helps support the channel at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use or believe bring real value to producers and songwriters. Watch Next ➤    • Music Production News, FREE Plugins & Deal...      • AI Vocal Tools - Singers - Voice Changers,...      • Must Try Vocal Chain Plugins Playlist   https://x.com/gregkocis   / greg.kocis   https://www.threads.com/@greg.kocis COOL STUFF LATEST DEALS ➥ https://gregkocis.com/deals/ FREE Plugins ➥    • Free VST AU Plug-ins Playlist   240 Mac Apps Set App Invites ➥    • SET APP INVITES Get 240 Mac Apps 4 Free Se...   Producing a Song Using ONLY STOCK PLUGINS    • Can You Make a Pro Song with ONLY Logic Pl...   SOCIAL NETWORKS: INSTAGRAM https://gregkocis.com/instagram TWITTER / X https://x.com/gregkocis SOUNDCLOUD https://gregkocis.com/soundcloud Reddit https://gregkocis.com/reddit ★☆★ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: ★☆★ This Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_... ★☆★ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: ★☆★ This Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_... Greg Kocis is a New York City-based producer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Check out his music channels here: Stars in June | Americana, Rock & more ➥    / @gregkocismusic   Map Of Reality | Electronic & Experimental music ➥    / @mapofreality   ⬆️ Music that takes you through multiple dimensions and gets stuck in your head for days On this YouTube channel, you will find Music, music backing tracks for musicians to jam along with, drum loops, music production tutorials, software demos/reviews, & other music-related things. #howtomakemusicnow