LA-2A Tube Compressor
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Add the warm sound of the most famous tube compressor ever made.
The cherished late '60s “Silver” LA-2A Leveling Amplifier remains the first-choice vocal compressor in professional studios around the world. The LA-2A Tube Compressor plug-in is the definitive emulation of this iconic optical limiter, giving you the same smooth, radio-ready dynamics control on vocals, guitars, bass, synths, and more.
Included Version
UAD Native
Runs on your Mac or PC without UA 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.
- Add analog richness with the most famous tube compressor ever made
- Get warm optical compression textures for vocals, bass, drums, and synths
- Enjoy radio-ready results quickly, with professionally-crafted presets
- Use with any DAW — Mac or PC — no UA hardware required
Add Perfect Compression with Simple Controls and Presets
Even if you are not a professional mixer, the LA-2A Tube Compressor's intuitive controls give you the right sound, quickly, so you can sit your tracks perfectly in the mix every time. And with professionally crafted presets for vocals, guitars, bass, and more, your productions will benefit from the same gentle tube compression heard on over 50 years of popular music.
UAD for All, No Hardware Required
Universal Audio set the standard in analog emulation and strive to bring music makers authentic, timeless sounds with award-winning UAD plug-ins. LA-2A Tube Compressor runs natively on Mac or PC and works with any compatible DAW – no UA hardware required.
Customer Reviews
C. Thompson
December 2, 2023
de-mystifing
Used a few different compressors in my life, some I didnt know if they even did anything! LA-2A i could actually hear what was happening without quality loss. Then a few days ago i...
Read MoreF. Triv
December 1, 2023
ES LO QUE PARECE: BUENÍSIMO...
Lo he probado en distintos instrumentos y en voz, y reacciona delicadamente otorgándole un color muy especial (y no artificial) a las pistas. Puede ser usado tranquilamente en Mix Buss.
Read MoreD. Barnes
November 26, 2023
Perfect
This thing is awesome. I have yet to need to mess with the settings. I turn it on with the default settings and it makes everything sound awesome.
Read MoreE. Chen
November 20, 2023
Nice Plugin
Very useful tool, I use it in almost every project.It helps me control the dynamics of my voice more stably and gives it...
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Customer Reviews
Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
C. Thompson
de-mystifing
Used a few different compressors in my life, some I didnt know if they even did anything! LA-2A i could actually hear what was happening without quality loss. Then a few days ago i watched a you tube video about Dave Gilmour and he's got one in his studio! so if its good enough for him, its more than good enough for me! Thanks U A.
F. Triv
ES LO QUE PARECE: BUENÍSIMO...
Lo he probado en distintos instrumentos y en voz, y reacciona delicadamente otorgándole un color muy especial (y no artificial) a las pistas. Puede ser usado tranquilamente en Mix Buss.
D. Barnes
Perfect
This thing is awesome. I have yet to need to mess with the settings. I turn it on with the default settings and it makes everything sound awesome.
J. Neves
Great Plugin But....
Native only?! Seriously?! First they release the Capitol Mastering Compressor, which is an AWESOME plugin btw but, when asked why no DSP version came out, they told us is because most people would be using it for mastering applications and blah blah blah....I wonder what they will say about this one now? C'mon guys show us some UAD love, please! Being able to load it up in Console etc. is the ONE thing that sets you apart, don't let it die out so easily!
R. Bell
crashed in Reaper
Couldn't get it to work in Reaper 6 or 7. As soon as it opened, Reaper just locks up and I need to restart the DAW.
D. Conka
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E. Chen
Nice Plugin
Very useful tool, I use it in almost every project.It helps me control the dynamics of my voice more stably and gives it personality
G. Dimov
CLEAN!
IT'S LIT! :)
a. antequera
exelentisimo
lo mejor de lo mejor
B. Fachel
Amazing Plugin
Very impressive! I loved, well done to the developers, it is like the original one!
J. Viloria
Excelente
Tremendo compresor, estoy muy contento de haber tenido el honor de probarlo. Me encanta su manejo sencillo y trabajar con él. Excelente, puedes escuchar inmediatamente el efecto y el cambio. Es adecuado para casi todo, batería, guitarra, voz, puedes hacer de todo. eso es un gran producto....
S. gHAZARYAN
This is a very good plugin. thank you very much.
This is a very good plugin. thank you very much.
Š. Kominko
Výborný
Výborný kompresor na spevy.
R. Ahmad
Awesome Compressor
LEGENDARY, OLDSCHOOL, VERSATILE -- The LA2A is a classic comp with a color that we all have come to love. Wouldn't want to miss it, the emulation is immaculate.
S. Davis
Great leveling amp.
Brought everything to life. Great amp.
G. Goodwin
Crap
Can’t get it to open up junk
F. Lakatoš
Teletronix La-2A tube
very good compressor and I'm very glad that I had the honor to try it I love the simple handling and working with it Excellent you can immediately hear the effect and the change It is suitable for almost everything drums guitar vocals you can do everything with it that's it great product
F. Lakatoš
Teletronix La-2A tube
very good compressor and I'm very glad that I had the honor to try it I love the simple handling and working with it Excellent you can immediately hear the effect and the change It is suitable for almost everything drums guitar vocals you can do everything with it that's it great product
a. cobb
It helps to have the software
First of all, I really like UA products. I have many hardware products from them; including Interfaces and multiple pedals. However. I was „gifted“ this compressor software from UA. Very nice, right?
Well, it would be if I actually received it. I’ve followed the instructions in the email, the instructions online, instructions from forums… everything that coaches me to get the software through UA Connect in any way possible. I’ve written customer service twice and received no solution.
I know, I know! Beggars can’t be choosers! It was simply a gift that never arrived. True.
But! As a major company with s brand that needs to be protected, don’t offer something if you can’t or do not want to deliver.
I feel this is could be a glaring problem with the UA app structure, UA customer service and a brand that is growing to big for its britches. YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO IT ALL! Just do what you’re good at THE BEST!
