P19 Igloo
Overview
Features
- Unique PSI circuit (from P11 ABYSS).
- Unique DYNAMICS parameter.
- Stepping and continuous parameters.
- Zero samples latency.
- Lookahead option.
"P19 Igloo is by far the most versatile compressor I have ever used. By Far. I have yet to put it on any source material where it doesn't work brilliantly. And...it has also become my default mix bus plugin. The detail and clarity is simply incredible. P19 Igloo falls squarely at the top of my non-negotioable mixing tools."
CRAIG BAUERGrammy Award‑Winning Mixing Engineer (Kanye West, Ed Sheeran, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Lupe Fiasco, The Clark Sisters) 
"The P19 Igloo is a game-changer for me. It’s incredibly flexible yet intuitive and easy to use. It can be pristine and clean, or it can impart a beautiful analog mojo. I can really drive this thing hard without compromising the integrity of the program material—and that’s what sets it apart from the rest.
It retains clarity and punch with no unpleasant artifacts. It bends or pushes frequencies exactly how I want—something I usually only expect from hardware. There’s a ‘maturity’ in how it handles audio that I’ve found lacking in most software.
CPU efficiency is excellent—I’m using it on everything. I’m blown away. Mixing entirely in-the-box no longer feels like a compromise in any way.
Do yourself a favor. 👍🏻"
BRETT CHASSENDrummer & Heavy‑Metal Producer / Engineer (Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), Tim “Ripper” Owens, Otep) 
"A playful powerhouse for your mix! With smooth compression and plenty of character, it’s got everything you need to add that special touch. Trust me, it’s a tool worth getting excited about!”
JEAN-MARIE HORVATMulti‑Grammy‑Nominated, Multi‑Platinum Mix Engineer (Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Justin Timberlake, Jessie J, Chris Brown, The Weeknd, Robin Thicke, J Lo, Rae Sremmurd, Ty Dolla $ign, Coco Jones, London Cheshire, Coco Jones, Leon Thomas) 
“I’m really a feel kinda guy. I react to a piece of equipment or a plugin by the way it makes me feel internally and emotionally. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of plugins emulating one thing or another and what I find special about P19 Igloo is the way it makes me smile inside when I use it and play with it. There are so few in my eyes ( and ears) that do that. At least five or six (sometimes more) of Pulsar Modular plugins regularly find their way into my mixes. They have become indispensable staples of my workflow and are my #1 goto for many situations.”
BOB ROSAGrammy‑Winning Mixing Engineer & Record Producer (Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force, C+C Music Factory, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, *NSYNC, Gloria Estefan, Alejandra Guzmán, Toots & The Maytals, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Duran Duran, Prince, Mick Jagger, Christina Aguilera) 
“It’s a different beast from the Abyss, for sure, but I’m finding it every bit as useful. Yet another masterpiece from Pulsar Modular!”
MICHAEL WHITEMixing & Mastering Engineer | Educator | Founder of Mixing With Mike (Whitney Houston, James Taylor, The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, David Bowie, 3 Doors Down) 
"P19 Igloo is by far the most versatile compressor I have ever used. By Far. I have yet to put it on any source material where it doesn't work brilliantly. And...it has also become my default mix bus plugin. The detail and clarity is simply incredible. P19 Igloo falls squarely at the top of my non-negotioable mixing tools."
CRAIG BAUERGrammy Award‑Winning Mixing Engineer (Kanye West, Ed Sheeran, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Lupe Fiasco, The Clark Sisters)
"The P19 Igloo is a game-changer for me. It’s incredibly flexible yet intuitive and easy to use. It can be pristine and clean, or it can impart a beautiful analog mojo. I can really drive this thing hard without compromising the integrity of the program material—and that’s what sets it apart from the rest.
It retains clarity and punch with no unpleasant artifacts. It bends or pushes frequencies exactly how I want—something I usually only expect from hardware. There’s a ‘maturity’ in how it handles audio that I’ve found lacking in most software.
CPU efficiency is excellent—I’m using it on everything. I’m blown away. Mixing entirely in-the-box no longer feels like a compromise in any way.
Do yourself a favor. 👍🏻"
BRETT CHASSENDrummer & Heavy‑Metal Producer / Engineer (Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), Tim “Ripper” Owens, Otep)
"A playful powerhouse for your mix! With smooth compression and plenty of character, it’s got everything you need to add that special touch. Trust me, it’s a tool worth getting excited about!”
JEAN-MARIE HORVATMulti‑Grammy‑Nominated, Multi‑Platinum Mix Engineer (Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Justin Timberlake, Jessie J, Chris Brown, The Weeknd, Robin Thicke, J Lo, Rae Sremmurd, Ty Dolla $ign, Coco Jones, London Cheshire, Coco Jones, Leon Thomas)
“I’m really a feel kinda guy. I react to a piece of equipment or a plugin by the way it makes me feel internally and emotionally. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of plugins emulating one thing or another and what I find special about P19 Igloo is the way it makes me smile inside when I use it and play with it. There are so few in my eyes ( and ears) that do that. At least five or six (sometimes more) of Pulsar Modular plugins regularly find their way into my mixes. They have become indispensable staples of my workflow and are my #1 goto for many situations.”
BOB ROSAGrammy‑Winning Mixing Engineer & Record Producer (Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force, C+C Music Factory, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, *NSYNC, Gloria Estefan, Alejandra Guzmán, Toots & The Maytals, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Duran Duran, Prince, Mick Jagger, Christina Aguilera)
“It’s a different beast from the Abyss, for sure, but I’m finding it every bit as useful. Yet another masterpiece from Pulsar Modular!”
MICHAEL WHITEMixing & Mastering Engineer | Educator | Founder of Mixing With Mike (Whitney Houston, James Taylor, The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, David Bowie, 3 Doors Down)
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Audio Examples
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
User Guides- Dark Mode
User Guides- Print Mode
For previously authorized computers
- Fixed an issue where the Attack parameter could incorrectly retain its state (Step or Continuous) when switching between Full and Easy modes.
- Resolved a problem preventing the default preset from loading correctly in Pro Tools.
- Updated user guides.
- RAW+IN needle now integrated as an arc meter in the main VU meter.
- New preset manager with sub-folders.
- Batch of new presets.
- Updated user guides.
- A bug affects only the AAX and AU versions (Reaper’s AU is unaffected). The internal sidechain curve loads correctly on first launch, but after quitting and reopening a session, the curve may fail to load.
- Important: Verify your active projects using P19 Igloo before updating to avoid unexpected level changes.
- Official Release.
15 reviews for P19 Igloo
Great compressor! Just different enough from the P11 to justify having both. It sounds a bit more traditional and can get more aggressive with the Dynamics slider. Excellent layout and outstanding sound!
Another great compressor, different than Abyss. It seems a bit resource-intensive, particularly when Soul is engaged. In Reaper, CPU usage went from .88% to 2.0%. Other than the CPU issue, it is a very nice compressor. So far, I do prefer using Abyss though. I would use both, except for the CPU usage.
Great versatile compressor
P19 Igloo really does a great job of “gloo-ing” tracks together! I use it on drum bus for rock mixes; it is very versatile and can shine on any number of sources, tho. The “Dynamics” slider works brilliantly as a transient designer, you can get things sounding really punchy if you want. Very plush!
This thing is awesome!