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Compressor

LA-2A Collection

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.

Key Features

01Three historic LA-2A unit models: Silver, Gray, and LA-2 with distinct time constants
02Peak Reduction control with 0 dB to -40 dB range
03Compress/Limit switch for compression ratio selection (approximately 3:1 or infinity:1)
04VU Meter with Gain Reduction or output level metering modes
05Emphasis (R37) high-frequency sidechain filter for frequency-dependent compression
06Mix control for parallel compression (0% to 100%)
07Internal reference level of -12 dBFS for expanded dynamic range

Things to Try

  • 01Use LA-2A Silver for transient-rich sources like drums due to its fast time constant
  • 02Use LA-2A Gray for medium-speed compression on nearly any source
  • 03Adjust Emphasis control counter-clockwise to increase high-frequency sensitivity in the sidechain for frequency-dependent compression
  • 04Set Mix to 50% (12 o'clock position) to blend dry and wet signals for parallel compression without DAW routing

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