LALA

Name: LALA
Author: Analog Obsession

by Analog Obsession · Compressor · Opto compressor/limiter

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Optical leveling compressor/limiter inspired by the classic LA-2A. Free, analog-modeled plugin from Analog Obsession.

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

Keywords: opto, free, vocals, sidechain input, bass, hardware emulation, inspired by, classic, external sidechain, 60s, analog-sounding, electric guitar, keys, mixing, oversampling, resizable UI, single-band, smooth, vintage.

What it does

LALA is a leveling compressor/limiter in the style of the LA-2A optical unit.

Main controls: Peak Reduction, make-up gain and a limiter mode.
Sidechain: external sidechain with a high-pass filter.
Extras: mid and high frequency sensitivity controls, 4x oversampling and a resizable interface (50 to 200%).

Version 3.1.0 is free from the developer's Patreon.

Source: Analog Obsession product page

When to use it

A free take on the LA-2A that adds a sidechain filter and external sidechain. It models the hardware less closely than the rated Universal Audio Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection and Waves CLA-2A.

Best for: vocals, bass, and smooth levelling of guitars or keys in pop, rock and singer-songwriter material.

Where to buy

Analog Obsession (via KVR Audio): Free

Tutorials and reviews

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