Gorilla Drive V2

Gorilla Drive V2 by Safari Audio is a vintage-voiced distortion and saturation plugin that adds weight, grit, and attitude without sacrificing your sound’s impact. The new Transient Shaper lets you balance snap against body with one control—sharpen attacks or push sustain forward. Independent Lows and Highs stages provide deep warmth or crisp top end without an EQ, while Ape Mode unleashes extra distortion and compression. Battery emulation drains voltage for worn, unstable vintage grit, and Smart Gain with Link Gain ensures effortless level matching. Use it on drums, bass, guitars, synths, vocals, or busses whenever you need subtle analog warmth or aggressive distortion while keeping dynamics intact. With A/B compare, LUFS readout, and oversampling, it’s perfect for hobby producers seeking character and control.