Q Sahara

Overview

Drive it. Shape it. Move on.

Sahara is an input-driven compressor designed for quick decisions and musical results. It simplifies compression tweaking so you can focus on the sound.

There is no threshold to chase and no millisecond math to interpret. You 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.

Designed for Modern Sessions
Ultra-low CPU usage lets you run Sahara across large projects without compromise.

Focused by Design
No unnecessary controls, no distractions. Sahara does one thing and does it well.

Sahara delivers instant results, stays responsive to your material, and lets you mix by ear instead of by numbers.

Features

  • CPU friendly.
  • Feed-forward topology.
  • Recoil compressor circuit.
  • 500-series style GUI format.
  • Stepped ratio and S/C HPF.
  • Zero samples latency.
  • Oversampling: Vintage, Intel. and HD

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Start your fully functional 30-day demo on 2 computers: click the “DEMO” button, complete checkout, and receive your authorization code by email.

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$125

"Really interesting compressor! Sahara seems to improve the sound of everything I put it on."
MARK LINETTThree-time Grammy-winning producer and engineer (The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Red Hot Chili Peppers)
MARK LINETT
"I reach for the Sahara compressor when I want character. It shines on bass, acoustic guitar, snare, parallel drums, and more!"
BRIAN VIBBERTS7x Grammy Award Winner Producer / Engineer
BRIAN VIBBERTS
"Really interesting compressor! Sahara seems to improve the sound of everything I put it on."
MARK LINETTThree-time Grammy-winning producer and engineer (The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Red Hot Chili Peppers)
MARK LINETT
"I reach for the Sahara compressor when I want character. It shines on bass, acoustic guitar, snare, parallel drums, and more!"
BRIAN VIBBERTS7x Grammy Award Winner Producer / Engineer
BRIAN VIBBERTS

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Specification

Supported Plugin Formats
AU, VST3, AAX (Apple Silicon ready).

Supported Operating Systems
macOS 10.13+ Apple RISC M chip and Intel CPU (Universal 2 Binary)
Windows 10+ x64-compatible CPU

Copy Protection
A one-time challenge & response over the internet. License works on up two separate machines.

Downloads

MP MIDI model 2A Controller Preset

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Q Sahara Pro Tools presets by Mark Linett

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For previously authorized computers

  • Expanded curated presets, now presented in a well navigable subfolder hierarchy.
  • Fix: Correct compression behavior when Oversampling is set to HD.
  • Ongoing development commitment, with future updates planned and full compatibility with previous versions.

                      

  • Advanced Preset Manager with improved organization and faster browsing.
  • Refined low-frequency response for more controlled, grounded bass behavior.
  • Updated user guides with clearer workflow and gain-staging documentation.

                      

  • Value box with a semi-transparent background for better visibility.
  • Option to turn off value field display (accessible from the help menu) for a cleaner workflow.
  • Pyramix DAW compatibility.
  • Corrected initial transient processing on first play.
  • GR reduction meter in Pro Tools on mono tracks.

                      

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