FireCobra by United Plugins (FireSonic series) is a one-knob enhancement plugin that makes your audio sound punchier and more alive, adding warmth and clarity with minimal effort. Whether you’re working on individual instruments or full mixes, FireCobra brings analog-style character and vibrancy—just dial it in and let your tracks roar.
Feature Highlights:
- Intensify Algorithm Automatically tightens your sound, bringing out hidden details and reducing clashes in busy mixes.
- Smack Effect adds tasteful harmonic distortion inspired by rare analog gear for gritty, lively texture.
- Analog Saturation gives a dose of classic analog warmth and saturation to make tracks feel richer.
- Simple Dry/Wet Control All major effects are controlled by a single knob—super quick to dial in.
- Clean and Efficient Interface, Low CPU usage, realistic hardware-style interface with resizable display and smart bypass.
What’s New 2025:
- Smart Processing Behind the scenes, sophisticated algorithms analyze and enhance audio quickly and intelligently.
- Optimized for Modern CPUs Built with AVX2/AVX512 support for fast performance—even when running multiple instances.
- Flexible Filtering Options include Linear-Phase mode for phase-neutral processing and Oversampling options for cleaner sound when needed.
- Handy A/B Switching Quickly compare two settings using built-in A/B slots and copy easily between them.
- Easy Undo, Presets, and Documentation Built-in Undo/Redo, preset management, and in-plugin documentation improve your workflow.
Quick Guide:
- Insert FireCobra on a track (e.g., drums, bass, vocals, or the mix bus).
- Turn up the Dry/Wet knob to taste—watch the sound become fuller and more present.
- For more control, tweak the individual Intensify, Smack, and Analogize levels (if available).
- Try the Linear-Phase filter or Oversampling if you’re pushing it hard—but use them sparingly.
- Use A/B buttons to compare different settings before and after.
- Hit bypass to make sure FireCobra is truly improving your sound.
System Requirements:
- Formats Supported: VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX on Windows and macOS.
- 64-bit Processing: Full 64-bit internal processing, suitable for any sample rate—including high-res.
- Performance Optimized: Uses modern CPU instruction sets (AVX2/AVX512) for minor CPU load.
- No Dongles Needed: Uses license files—not iLok/dongles—activated in your account or plugin.
- Resizable GUI: Scalable interface fits all screens and respects DAW environments.
Download Steps:
- Visit the United Plugins website and locate FireCobra in their effects section.
- Download a free 15-day trial or purchase the full version via their store or Plugin Boutique.
- Run the installer and select your preferred plugin formats (VST, AU, etc.).
- On first launch, use the Activate button and select your license file to authorize.
- Open your DAW, scan for plugins, and start enhancing your tracks instantly.
