Safari Pedals Plugins: Top Holiday Picks for that Warm, Analog Sound

Hey y’all! 

I hope you’re having a fantastic holiday season! To celebrate this fabulous time of year, I'm excited to bring you a special holiday edition of the Safari Blog. I caught up with Noam, the Founder of Safari Pedals, to get the scoop on his top 5 holiday picks for Safari plugins—from reverb to saturation. These favorites are packed with analog warmth to keep your holiday mixes “warm” and toasty! (See what I did there? Hehe 😉).

1) Tape Emulation: The Rabbit Tape

With both reel-to-reel and cassette modes, the Rabbit Tape will keep your mixes warm and far from the North Pole chill. Pop it on your mix bus for that classic, analog tape sound we all love, or throw it on drums for that extra touch of analog depth.

2) Analog Console Emulation: Camel Strip

Nothing says warm and merry like an analog-flavored channel strip! With three EQ modes, three compressor modes, a toasty input drive, and two lush reverbs, this plugin is the ultimate holiday slay. Try it on vocals for some analog grit, or on guitars with warm spring reverb for that classic, nostalgic vibe.

3) Reverb: Flamingo Verb

Flamingo Verb offers four reverb options, but the Plate mode really wraps your sound in that lush, warm, and spacious holiday magic. Try it on synths or keys to give them a rich, cozy ambiance that brings them to life.

4) Saturation: Gorilla Drive

Analog warmth is practically the Gorilla Drive's middle name. It’s a preamp emulation with a touch of overdrive, perfect for adding warmth and character to your sound. Try it on drums or bass to get that perfect balance of warmth and grit.

5) Compressor: Owl Control

With four festive modes in one plugin—Smooth, Pump, Lofi, and Mixbus—Owl Control lets you wrap your audio in cozy compression. Running percussion through the Lofi mode is a favorite for adding that vibey, warm, textured sound.

Conclusion

We hope these picks add some extra warmth to your mixes and keep them out of the winter chill! 
Wishing you all a happy holiday season! 🎄