Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection

About

With its gentle, program dependent optical compression, and meticulously designed tube amplifier, the LA-2A is the go-to compressor for professional mixers around the world. In 2001, Universal Audio set the standard in analog emulation with the original UAD LA‑2A plug‑in.

Today, UA’s engineers have redesigned the LA-2A plug-in with more obsessive detail. The LA-2A Classic Leveler Plug-In Collection features immaculate models of three highly sought-after LA-2A units, giving you the most authentic emulations ever of this iconic compressor.

Teletronix founder Jim Lawrence first used photocells for controlling audio gain in the early 1960s. His ingenious optical compression design was a technological breakthrough, far surpassing the stability and transparency of earlier circuits. Universal Audio founder M.T. ”Bill” Putnam later purchased this patented technology, continuing to manufacture the LA-2A for years to come.

What's Included

• Use any audio interface, with both UAD Native and Apollo Realtime/UAD-2 versions included
• Track and mix with three historic versions of revered Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifiers, each with its own distinctive sonic attributes
• Record through a Teletronix LA-2A/LA-2 in real time with Apollo interfaces
• Dial-in ideal optical compression textures for vocals, bass, drums, and more
• Harness presets from LA-2A users Ross Hogarth, Darrell Thorp, and Vance Powell
• Versions Included with your Purchase
• UAD Native:
• Runs on your Mac or PC without any UA hardware
• Apollo Realtime & UAD-2:
• Runs accelerated on Apollo interfaces and UAD-2 hardware