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What is the most iconic compressor of all time? Of course, this is the legendary optical compressor based on Teletronix LA-2A lamps. Regardless of whether it is the original Teletronix 60 pendant module, the virtual version of Universal Audio, or any of the many excellent VST plug-ins modeled on hardware, it has been trusted throughout the history of music mixing, thanks to its transparent, smooth and musical dynamics. With a fixed attack and release time, there is no easier compressor management than LA-2A.

In this article, we list some of them that we consider to be the best LA-2A plugins and emulations that are worth checking out. In truth, the legacy of LA-2A is so wide that dozens of plug-ins are really very close in sound, features and design. We summarize the main and most often used by mixing engineers in the work!

Modeled on the legendary electro-optical tube compressor, the CLA-2A emulates the original’s smooth, frequency-dependent behaviors that have made it a favorite of engineers everywhere. Like the mid-‘60s classic, the CLA-2A sounds great on guitars and bass, and really shines on vocals. Smooth, silky compression reminiscent of the most well-known compressor ever made. Compare to Waves CLA-2A and UAD LA-2A. One of the sexiest looking GUIs I’ve ever seen. Additional features that are not found on the original hardware include a mix knob and more sidechain filter options making this classic even more versatile.

Avid – BF-2A

Avid BF-2A is available as part of the classic Avid compressor kit. The user interface design may seem a little outdated compared to more modern versions of the plugins, but don’t let this dissuade you, the BF-2A, like the BF-76, are great instruments with a distinctive sound. Avid BF-2A is only available for Pro Tools AAX, Audiosuite, RTAS and, fortunately for HDX, AAX DSP users. Visit the official Avid website for more information.

Cakewalk – CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier

Cakewalk handed out CA-2A (a consonant title to the original) completely free, which allowed many to get a license for an unlimited amount of time. Unfortunately, the company stopped updating, selling and supporting the plugin. However, its frequent use has earned a place on this list. We hope that new product owners will continue to add and refine this tool. Read more on the Cakewalk website.

IK Multimedia – White 2A

IK Multimedia is well known for developing great plugin audio emulations, one of which is White 2A. It is available in T-RackS 5 Deluxe packages, and in Studio MAX 2. White 2A offers a cool M / S mode not found in the original hardware … because the original device was single-channel. Visit IK Multimedia for more information.

Softube / Native Instruments – VC 2A

Softube is also one of those plugin developers who can model equipment in accordance with strict standards. Instead of Softube developing their own product under the LA-2A brand, they collaborated with Native Instruments to produce the VC 2A, which provides parallel mixing control that was not originally introduced on the equipment. Read more about the plugin on the Native Instruments website.

Universal Audio – UAD LA-2A

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Is there any other developer more suitable for modeling LA-2A other than Universal Audio? This is not for us to decide. Two LA-2A variants are available for the UAD2 platform, both sounds are great, and both are probably the closest to a real compressor. Many tests and comparisons are proof of this. Visit Universal Audio for more information.

Waves – CLA-2A

Waves partnered with legendary engineer Chris Lord-Alge to create a set of plug-in emulations based on three well-known studio compressors. One of them is LA-2A, which was named CLA-2A. Chris has an excellent reputation for creating compressors and his precise knowledge, along with the capabilities of Waves, have given yet another LA-2A emulation, widely loved by musicians.

SMOOTH AND WARM

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  • Easy to use, automatic attack and release
  • Medium to slow response for natural sound
  • Sidechain input and Low-Cut Detector
  • This product is only available as part of VINTAGE COMPRESSORS and can no longer be bought separately.

THE VC 2A — SMOOTH AND WARM

Smooth electro-optical compressor with a silky, natural sound. Great on vocals, bass, pads and guitar.

ELECTRO-OPTICAL COMPRESSOR

A member of the VINTAGE COMPRESSORS Series, the VC 2A is an instantly useable software emulation of a legendary precision studio tool — an electro-optical tube compressor/limiter with a smooth, silky sound. Attack and release are determined automatically in response to the input signal. It’s also easy to dial in the sweet spot, because the VC 2A has only two main controls – Gain and Peak Reduction – which control threshold and the amount of compression.
This effect is also available as part of the specially-priced VINTAGE COMPRESSORS bundle.

IMPROVING ON THE ORIGINAL

Produced in cooperation with Softube, the VC 2A also offers a host of additional features not available on the original. An added sidechain input not only allows for characteristic ducking and pumping effects, but also provides possibilities for a wide range of creative compression techniques.
A dry control makes parallel compression with the VC 2A a reality and a Low-Cut dial effectively tells the compressor to ignore (i.e. not compress) anything below the set frequency. This essential enhancement helps to avoid over-compression caused by unruly bass frequencies.

GETTING STARTED

Use the VC 2A for leveling vocals — it leaves the peaks more or less intact but pushes the quieter parts in a natural, musical way. Turn up the gain to get the smooth, subtle coloration and drive this classic compressor is famous for.
The VC 2A also delivers highly satisfying results on bass. The slow release means that the compression remains smooth, avoiding distortion caused by overly fast release settings on other compressors.
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ABOUT SOFTUBE

VINTAGE COMPRESSORS is produced in collaboration with Softube. These 'Swedish rock 'n' roll scientists' specialize in incredibly accurate software emulations of professional audio hardware.
As well as working with NATIVE INSTRUMENTS, they make a wide range of their own products. Their reputation in the industry is exceptional.

ELECTRO-OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY

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An electro-optical compressor contains a light bulb or LED. This responds to the input signal — a strong signal makes the bulb glow, peaks make the bulb glow brighter. A photocell tracks the bulb and regulates the gain level accordingly. The relatively slow response of the photocell results in an intentional time lag, affecting both the attack and release times.
Unless cruelly mistreated, electro-optical compressors sound smooth and natural.

AT A GLANCE

Cla 2a Compressor Vst Free Download

Product type High-quality vintage electro-optical tube compressor emulation
For use with All popular host sequencers as a native plug-in
Effect category Studio Compressors
Size (Mac / PC) Mac: 133 MB, PC: 109 MB
User manual Download Manual

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

macOS 10.14, 10.15 or 11 (latest update)
Windows 10 (64-bit, latest Service Pack)
Intel Core i5 or equivalent AMD CPU, 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
An Internet connection and a graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher are required to download and activate this product. Once installed and activated, the product can be used offline.
Supported interfaces:
Windows (64-bit only): VST, AAX
Mac OS X (64-bit only): VST, AU, AAX
LA-2A and 1176 LN are registered trademarks of Universal Audio, Inc. Vintage Compressors is manufactured and developed by Native Instruments and Softube based on its own modeling techniques. Universal Audio has not endorsed nor sponsored the Vintage Compressors in any manner, nor licensed any intellectual property for use in this product.

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