P19 Igloo- Recoil Compressor

[P900]

Nice one, @jens.
I expect we’ll see more people creating KVR accounts, since I’ll be focusing exclusively on KVR for the P19 release. If you want my input or to engage with me about the product, that’s where it’ll happen.

[nordickvr]

@P900
Still early access code available?

[v petero]

Hi Ziad,

Messaged you on gearspace about joining in on the early beta testing.

Please let me know if there are still any openings.

Many thanks

Kenneth

Nice one, @jens.
I expect we’ll see more people creating KVR accounts, since I’ll be focusing exclusively on KVR for the P19 release. If you want my input or to engage with me about the product, that’s where it’ll happen.

[P900]

P19 Igloo will retail for $169. At launch there will be a 15% discount (extends till the end of the July sale) + Loyalty Tier Discount (up to 35%) + 25% (if you own P11 Abyss).
Target release: Late June.

[pekbro]

That's not too bad, I will probably pick this up.

@Ziad, do you support any kind of pay later options, like PP 4 pay etc?

[Kretch]

P19 Igloo will retail for $169. At launch there will be a 15% discount (extends till the end of the July sale) + Loyalty Tier Discount (up to 35%) + 25% (if you own P11 Abyss).
Target release: Late June.

Brilliant! There is light at the end of the tunnel for me. Haha.

Listen to the bloom on this compressor. It’s a really nice sound.

[P900]

…do you support any kind of pay later options, like PP 4 pay etc?

Yes we support PayPal installment payment plan. Furthermore, we support our own Pay in 3 without credit check (condition: user owns 2 of our plugins)

[billinder33]

Is this a RMS compressor like P11 or something different? (I’ll take a peek if there are still slots available.)

Use a signal with sharp transient like a single snare hit.
See what the peak of that hit is. Say -15 dBFS.
Move the Threshold on the compressor to -20 dBFS ratio 10:1
Now check the GR needle. If the compressor is peak-based, the needle kicks in; if RMS, it will barely move.
Short answer: P19 IGLOO is a peak compressor, while P11 Abyss is an RMS compressor.

So reading between the lines here... would Igloo be more suitable in a use case where one might be inclined to use an 1176 than say a vari-mu or slower opto device?

[P900]

Is this a RMS compressor like P11 or something different? (I’ll take a peek if there are still slots available.)

Use a signal with sharp transient like a single snare hit.
See what the peak of that hit is. Say -15 dBFS.
Move the Threshold on the compressor to -20 dBFS ratio 10:1
Now check the GR needle. If the compressor is peak-based, the needle kicks in; if RMS, it will barely move.
Short answer: P19 IGLOO is a peak compressor, while P11 Abyss is an RMS compressor.

So reading between the lines here... would Igloo be more suitable in a use case where one might be inclined to use an 1176 than say a vari-mu or slower opto device?

With the PSI circuit, you will be able to deliver both 1176 and vari-mu styles.
From the upcoming user guide:
PSI (Psychoacoustic Shaping Index): A unique circuit first introduced in the P11 Abyss. PSI dynamically shapes the internal behavior of the compression process—subtly altering how energy, transients, and harmonics are preserved or emphasized. It’s designed to evoke the feel and tonal vibe of various compression styles—like VCA, optical, diode bridge, or vari-mu. At low PSI values, IGLOO behaves more like a clean, precise VCA-style compressor delivering fast and transparent control with minimal coloration. At higher PSI values, it leans into richer, more colored responses—closer to the saturation, bloom, and harmonic complexity of diode bridge or vari-mu designs. PSI doesn’t directly control time constants or saturation knobs—instead, it guides how the compressor reacts and feels dynamically. It’s like adjusting the "attitude" of the compression.

[El°HYM]

Very good information, thanks a lot.

[P900]

As a thank-you gesture, customers who own every plugin in our current catalog will receive P19 Igloo free of charge.

[Igelhaft]

As a thank-you gesture, customers who own every plugin in our current catalog will receive P19 Igloo free of charge.

That's fantastic! Thank you!

[htothehza]

As a thank-you gesture, customers who own every plugin in our current catalog will receive P19 Igloo free of charge.

Wow! Thank you p900!! That is much appreciated.

[woodsdenis]

As a thank-you gesture, customers who own every plugin in our current catalog will receive P19 Igloo free of charge.

Wooooooo that would be me.

[P900]

P19 Igloo will retail for $169. At launch there will be a 15% discount (extends till the end of the July sale) + Loyalty Tier Discount (up to 35%) + 10% (thank- you discount for users of our flagship P11 Abyss).
Target release: Late June.

Edited: changed % so as P11 owners get a 25% instead of the 15% discount for all.