The Herd V2 from Safari Audio is an effects plugin that runs three compressors, Opto, VCA and Devil, in one box, and lets them work together in parallel.
The Herd V2 at a glance
| Developer | Safari Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Reverb |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 8 or later, macOS 10.15 or later |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €78.34 |
What The Herd V2 does
Each of the three compressors has its own character and its own on/off LED, so any of them can be engaged alone or combined with the others. A shared attack and release section keeps the three units moving together, while a tone control shapes the character of the signal going into them.
Key features
- Three compressors in one box. Opto, VCA and Devil can be run separately or together, each with its own on/off LED, so parallel compression is set up inside a single plugin.
- Shared attack and release. One attack and one release control apply to all three compressors, keeping them moving together.
- Tone control. An extended tone control shapes the character of the signal as it goes into the compressors.
- A/B compare and LUFS readout. A/B comparison and a short-term LUFS readout are included, alongside a new oversampling algorithm.
- Redesigned interface and presets. The V2 interface is completely redesigned and the plugin uses a new preset system.
Use cases
- Drum and bus processing. The developer names drums, lead vocals and bass as sources for the plugin, and mix buses as a place to add energy when it is needed.
Compatibility
The Herd V2 is available as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows 8 and macOS 10.15 and later, and it requires 8 GB of RAM.
Who it is for
Mix engineers and producers who want parallel compression on drums, lead vocals, bass or mix buses, with three compressor characters available in a single plugin.
Price and availability
The Herd V2 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €78.34. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
The Herd V2 FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for The Herd V2?
The plugin is sold by Safari Audio, and a serial key or keygen is the string most searches for The Herd V2 pair with, as the plugin name often appears next to crack and free download queries.
Is The Herd V2 available as a torrent or magnet link?
The plugin circulates as a torrent and magnet link repack in .rar and .iso form, and the VST3, AU and AAX builds are the ones most often searched.