the time, still appreciated today. With the LA-2A plug-in, Universal Audio
modeled not only the static compression, but how each and every single
component behaved and interacted in response to a wide variety of program
material, including the original electro-optical attenuation circuit that is the
defining element of this legendary piece. The VS version of the LA-2A will give
you all the same smooth, silky and transparent dynamic control that the hardware
unit offers.
The LA-2A is characteristically slow in attack (around 10ms), and highly program
dependent in the release (up to several seconds). The LA-2A may respond
different depending on source material: gain, frequency, instrument and decay.
The LA-2A is known as the ultimate vocal compressor, due to its transparency.
Large amounts of gain reduction can be achieved with little or no audible sonic
fingerprint, and even wildly fluctuating dynamics can be reined in with ease. The
LA-2A is ideal for any source with slower transients, such as bass instruments.
The LA-2A often sounds great on sources with fast transients, however sources
requiring compression of those transients may benefit from the faster 1176LN.
The LA-2A also sounds great at extreme settings (large amounts of gain
reduction and make-up gain), where compression characteristics are more
audible.
LA-2A Controls
Limit/Compress
Changes the characteristics of the compressor I/O curve. When set to Compress,
the curve is more gentle, and presents a low compression ratio. When
set to Limit, a higher compression ratio is used. The sonic difference can be quite
subtle with the LA-2A when used at low amounts of gain reduction, however the
effect is more pronounced at higher amounts of gain reduction.
Peak Reduction
Adjusts the amount of gain reduction, as well as the relative threshold. A Peak
Reduction value of 0 yields no compression. Rotate this control clockwise until
the desired amount of compression is achieved (to monitor the Peak Reduction,
set the VU Meter to Gain Reduction). The Peak Reduction should be adjusted
independently of the Gain control.
Gain
Adjusts the output level (by up to 40 dB). Make sure to adjust the Gain control
after the desired amount of compression is achieved with the Peak Reduction
control. The Gain control does not affect the amount of compression.
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