Teletronix® LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
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The ultimate collection of the most
revered optical compressor ever.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.Included Versions
UAD Native
Runs on your Mac or PC without UA hardware.Apollo Realtime & UAD‑2
Runs accelerated on Apollo interfaces and UAD‑2 hardware.UAD Native plug-ins run on both macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer and Windows 10 and 11. Go to our UA Support page for system requirements.
- 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
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The Teletronix Story
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.
Three Historical Units
The Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection puts three of the most coveted incarnations of the iconic Teletronix processor at your fingertips. Like the hardware, the LA-2A Silver, LA-2A Gray, and LA-2 models offer distinct variations in time constants, compression knee, headroom, distortion, program and frequency dependence, and more.
LA-2A Silver & Gray
With a brushed aluminum panel and original T4B gain reduction module, this cherished late-1960s “Silver” version of the LA-2A, manufactured by Bill Putnam, is perhaps the most flexible of the three plug-ins in the collection. Its fast time constant makes it suitable for the widest variety of program material, including transient-rich sources like drums and percussion. Jim Lawrence’s original mid-1960s “Gray” version the LA-2A maintains a more average time constant, providing a range of “medium-speed” compression.
The Original LA-2
The exceptionally rare, early 1960s LA-2 unit preceded the LA-2A by several years. It provides the slowest response and a unique “mellowed” sound due to 50 years of luminescent panel aging inside the T4 module. Use the LA-2 with legato tempos and vocal sources for a transparency and sublime mood unlike any other compressor.
“This sounds exactly like I hoped it would — real, warm, and 100% fantastic.”
– Vance Powell (Jack White, The Dead Weather, The Raconteurs)
“Turn up the input gain on the new UAD LA-2 plug-in and listen to the life it brings to your track. One word. Wow.”
– Darrell Thorp (Beck, Radiohead, Charlotte Gainsbourg)
“The LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection opens up a wonderful sonic palette that's rich and a pleasure to use.”
– Carl Glanville (U2, Billy Joel, Counting Crows)
“The UAD LA-2A Collection has the best models of the real hardware I've ever heard. It's like owning the real deal, that will never require a tech guy.”
– Jeff Juliano (John Mayer, Shinedown, Train)
“The UAD LA-2A is the first thing in my vocal chain. It brings unmatched attitude to lead vocals and sets the tone for songs.”
– Ivan Barias (Musiq Soulchild, Jill Scott, Estelle)
“I'm flipping out with the new UAD LA-2A Collection! Having the tonal and response variations between the different versions gives me more brushes to paint with, especially on bass guitar and vocals.”
– Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Avett Brothers)
“The LA-2A plug-in is the closest thing to my analog version that I have found.”
– Ross Hogarth (Van Halen, Ziggy Marley, Motley Crue)
“My vocal chain is an LA-2A, SSL E Series Channel Strip, an 1176LN, and a Precision De-Esser. They're amazing plug-ins.”
– Hector Delgado (A$AP Rocky, Selena Gomez, Jay-Z)
“The UAD LA-2A plug-in has become my go-to compressor for lead vocals and acoustic guitars. ”
– Ariel Borujow (Chromeo, Mac Miller, Madonna)
“To put it simply, the UAD LA-2A emulations sound more like a physical box with tubes and transformers. It’s the real thing.”
– Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Jónsi)
“The UAD LA-2A and API Series plug-ins not only feel and sound like my hardware, they react the same when I push them hard. ”
– Mark Needham (The Killers, Neon Trees, P!nk)Customer Reviews
Á. Ástuson
March 22, 2025
HOW CRAZY THSI PLUGIN IS!!!!!!!!
Ive bean using this allt lately and bits words all the time!!!
Read Morej. last
March 16, 2025
Teletronix t-shirt
How can I get a Teletronix t-shirt? I MUST have one...please
Read MoreF. Yap
February 22, 2025
Teletronic LA 2A
Great compressor, easy to use, and generates unique Tube sound
Read MoreJ. meza
February 21, 2025
excelente
unos de ls mejores compresores que he provado espero que la empresa universal audio me siga apoyando bendiciones para su victorias
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Key Features
Superior plug-in emulations of revered Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifiers.
Includes three historic versions — LA-2A Silver, LA-2A Gray, and original LA-2 — each with their own distinctive sonic attributes.
Models entire electronic path — including transformers, tube amplifiers, and T4 optical cell distortions — for unmistakable analog color and character.
Incredibly easy-to-use Peak Reduction and Gain controls.
Offers the ideal optical compression sound for vocals, bass, drums and more.
Includes plug-in presets from famous LA-2A users Ross Hogarth, Jeff Juliano, Carl Glanville, Darrell Thorp, and Vance Powell.
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Customer Reviews
Teletronix® LA-2A Leveler Collection
Á. Ástuson
HOW CRAZY THSI PLUGIN IS!!!!!!!!
Ive bean using this allt lately and bits words all the time!!!
j. last
Teletronix t-shirt
How can I get a Teletronix t-shirt? I MUST have one...please
F. Yap
Teletronic LA 2A
Great compressor, easy to use, and generates unique Tube soundJ. meza
super exelentes
yes
J. meza
excelente
unos de ls mejores compresores que he provado espero que la empresa universal audio me siga apoyando bendiciones para su victorias
K. Studio
Excelencia
Maravilloso
T. Kikuchi
Easy to handle
It is very useful because of its simple operation and smooth compression.
D. zaizar
muy Bueno
su compresión suave y musical. Es mi favorito por su capacidad de añadir calidez y carácter a voces, guitarras y otros instrumentos.
A. Sanhueza
Indispensable
Desde hace años el L2A es un Compresor indispensable en todas mis mezclas
J. Gate
Very Nice！！
This is a great plugin，it's one I really like.Thanks UA.
E. Lima
Os melhores plugins de LA-2A já criados!
Desde a sonoridade até o desempenho dinâmico, simplesmente os melhores plugins de LA-2A já criados!
P. Patterson
Transparency at it's best!
These plugins sound great every time I use it . They are very transparent, simple and easy to use. Getting great results is not so difficult anymore. Hope this helps.
V. Nikolaev
Teletronix LA-2A on vocals
I tried many LA-2A emulations. Emulations from Universal Audio, my favorites. Crystal clear sound of high frequencies on vocals is inspiring )
L. Masso Anton
Excellent
Amazing product. Thanks UA.
J. Hernández
It's excellent
Excellent
J. Hernández
Maravilloso
Me ha ayudado en mis mezclas
Da una excelente comprensiónG. Porrino
Teletronix LA-2A
Very pleased, and at the knockdown price a far better deal than I expected.
A. Amoah
A
Very efficient don’t regret getting it
D. MANZI
Esto es excelente.
Ya me acostumbre a esto. todos suenan geniales. Siempre esta en mi plantilla. Gracias UA.
F. Quiriconi
Teletronix LA 2A Leveler
Incredibile plug in!
