Hello! This is Jooyoung Kim, mixing engineer and music producer.
If you play electric guitar, you might already know Safari Pedals. They’ve just joined Plugin Boutique — and to celebrate, they’re running a launch sale!
(If you purchase through the link in this blog, I’ll receive a small commission, which helps keep my work going. Thank you for your support!)
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Safari Pedals specializes in electric guitar pedals, cabinets, and related gear. True to their name, most of their effects are themed around animals — complete with animal names and illustrations.
They have quite a wide lineup, so here’s a quick overview:
| Plugin | Description |
|---|---|
| Gorilla Drive | Analog-style drive |
| Time Machine | Vintage-style compressor and filter, covering retro sounds from the 50s to 80s |
| Yak Delay | Unpredictable delay patterns, in collaboration with Dan Mayo |
| Flamingo Verb | Four reverb types (IR-based Room, Plate, Spring, Hall) |
| Lion Master | True peak limiter |
| Fox Echo Chorus | Modeled after the Roland RE-201 |
| Dirty Dog Reverb | Reverb + distortion, in collaboration with Joe Chiccarelli |
| Owl Control | Four different compression styles |
| Rhino Reverb | Vintage hi-fi reverb inspired by the 60s–70s |
| Dragon EQ | 3-band EQ + drive |
| Ladybug Reverb | Lo-fi style reverb |
| Rabbit Tape | Tape plugin with cassette and reel-to-reel modes |
| Camel Strip | Vintage-style compressor + EQ channel strip |
| Cobra Fuzz | Analog-style stereo fuzz |
| Hawk Phaser | Colorful vintage phaser |
| Zebra Clipper | Versatile clipper |
| Bull Sub Machine | Low-end enhancer based on Leslie Brathwaite’s signature sound |
| Silver Llama | Amp modeled after Silvertone amps (included in Planet of the Amps bundle only) |
| Twin Panda | Amp modeled after Fender Twin Reverb (bundle only) |
| Sun Bear | Mastering-grade bus compressor |
| Level-Or | Compressor/limiter based on Standard Audio 500 series hardware |
| Cassette Bunny | Vintage tape lo-fi sound |
| Falcon Air EQ | High-frequency enhancer EQ |
All of these are included in the Everything Bundle. Instead of covering every single plugin here, I’ll highlight a few that stood out to me.
Gorilla Drive
Personally, I believe the simpler the pedal, the better. Too many parameters can slow you down and give you a headache when dialing in tones. That’s why I like straightforward tools like Gorilla Drive.
It has a Tilt-style “Tone” EQ in the middle, making it intuitive to shape your sound. Tonally, I’d describe it as a smooth, warm drive — but of course, sound is subjective, so try it for yourself.
Cassette Bunny
This one nails that soft, vintage cassette tape vibe — with rolled-off highs and extreme lows. In Studio Mode, the bandwidth opens up for more high-end saturation, but I actually preferred Home Mode for its character.
Great not only for lo-fi music, but also for adding subtle texture to background guitars.
Silver Llama (Planet of the Amps bundle)
Within the amp bundle, the Silver Llama really caught my ear. The FX Spring reverb in particular feels very wide and has a noticeable out-of-phase character.
The bundle also includes standalone FX plugins, so you can use just the effects without the amp if you want.
Yak Delay
This is a wild one. Hit the Random button along with the Sync button, and every delay parameter starts shifting in sync with the beat. Perfect for ambient music or experimental textures. I’ve never seen a delay behave quite like this before.
Fox Echo Chorus
Although it’s modeled after the Roland RE-201, it also includes reverb and chorus, making it a great all-in-one spatial tool. The convenience alone makes it worth checking out — and despite the extra features, it’s not priced higher than other plugins.
Dirty Dog Reverb
This one is pure attitude — a wide, spacious reverb drenched in distortion. While it’s obviously great for rock, it can add grit and depth to all sorts of genres.
Final Thoughts
These six are my top recommendations, but honestly, Safari Pedals’ entire lineup is well-optimized, unique-sounding, and easy to work with thanks to their intuitive controls.
The sale runs until August 31, so take your time browsing and see which ones spark your creativity.
See you in the next post!
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