Cla-2a Compressor Limiter -

mode (approx. 100:1 ratio) for more aggressive dynamic control. Harmonic Tube Saturation

The interface also features a useful metering section, providing visual feedback on the input, output, and gain reduction. cla-2a compressor limiter

You cannot set the attack or release manually. This is terrifying for control freaks, but liberating for mixers. The optical cell responds in a "logarithmic" way. The harder the transient, the faster the initial grab; the quieter the signal, the slower the release. This mimics the human ear's natural compression. For bass guitar, this means no "pumping." For vocals, it means syllables are smoothed without the "ducking" sound of a fast FET compressor. mode (approx

This is the compressor that makes vocals sit on top of a mix without sounding squashed. The LA-2A circuit naturally applies a 3:1 to 10:1 ratio depending on the input. As you hit it harder, the ratio increases automatically . This program-dependent behavior is its magic. You cannot set the attack or release manually

The CLA-2A models the vacuum tubes and transformers of the original unit. Even with the Peak Reduction at zero, driving the input signal (via your DAW's clip gain) into the plugin adds even-order harmonics. This translates to "analog warmth"—a thickening of the fundamental frequency that makes thin synth patches feel expensive.

Slow, program-dependent optical, tube-based, smooth compression.