Q Sahara
Input-Driven Compressor
$19.99
Input-driven compression with truly musical timing — now on iPhone and iPad. AUv3 + standalone, external sidechain, zero latency, two hand-crafted themes.
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
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This update improves reliability and touch interaction across the app:
New: "Link Input & Output" menu option — a touch-friendly equivalent of the gain-compensate workflow, linking the Input and Output knobs together.
Fixed: switching between preset A/B slots could leave the preset browser empty.
Fixed: theme selection (Sand Dune / Black Sand) not persisting between sessions.
Fixed: mute banner overlapping the interface after backgrounding the app.
Improved: preset list and folder drag-and-drop is now more reliable on touch devices.
Thank you for using Q Sahara!
The developer, Pulsar Modular, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- ZIAD AL SIDAWI INVESTMENT
- Size
- 33.6 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Pulsar Modular
