LA-2A Collection

Compressor
UAD / Universal Audio

The LA-2A Collection is an optical compressor plugin emulating three historic versions of the iconic Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier. It delivers gentle, program-dependent compression with a warm tube amplifier character ideal for vocals, bass, drums, and more. The collection includes three distinct models—Silver, Gray, and LA-2—each with unique time constants and sonic attributes for authentic vintage compression.

Available for:VSTAUAAX

Key Features

  • Three historic LA-2A unit models: Silver, Gray, and LA-2 with distinct time constants
  • Peak Reduction control with 0 dB to -40 dB range
  • Compress/Limit switch for compression ratio selection (approximately 3:1 or infinity:1)
  • VU Meter with Gain Reduction or output level metering modes
  • Emphasis (R37) high-frequency sidechain filter for frequency-dependent compression
  • Mix control for parallel compression (0% to 100%)
  • Internal reference level of -12 dBFS for expanded dynamic range
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