# Q Sahara — Input-Driven Compressor

> Input-Driven Compressor (iPhone/iPad app by Pulsar Modular.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-sahara/id6794289830 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pulsar Modular](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793457903)
- Category: Music
- Price: $19.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 32 MB
- Released: 2026-08-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-sahara/id6794289830/reviews.md

## What is Q Sahara?

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

## Chart rankings

- #187 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.5.8 — 2026-08-07

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!

### 1.5.7 — 2026-08-05

No release notes.

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