LAEA

Name: LAEA
Author: Analog Obsession

by Analog Obsession · Compressor · Vintage compressor

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Vintage-style compressor modeled on classic studio hardware. Free, analog-modeled plugin from Analog Obsession.

Best for: Vocals, Bass. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: free, vintage, bass, vocals, opto, sidechain input, solid-state, analog-sounding, classic, external sidechain, hardware emulation, mixing, simple, single-band.

What it does

LAEA is a solid-state optical compressor with a simple set of controls.

Controls: gain reduction, output gain and a limiter mode.
Sidechain: high-pass filter and external sidechain input.

Version 1.2.0 is free from the developer's Patreon.

Source: Analog Obsession product page

When to use it

A leveling compressor for smooth, program-dependent control with few settings to fuss over. For the tube-style optical LA-2A sound, look at Analog Obsession's own LALA; LAEA is the solid-state alternative.

Best for: vocals, bass and other sources that need easy levelling.

Where to buy

Analog Obsession (via KVR Audio): Free

Tutorials and reviews

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