Much as the Minimoog is to synths, the LA-2A is something of a sonic holy grail for compressor designers and developers looking to create software and hardware clones. The LA-2A would be replaced by a solid-state descendent in 1967 and only built in limited numbers until revived by Universal Audio in 2000. Peak Reduction and Gain knobs are used to dial in the amount of processing and signal level, and a switch is provided to select the role of the VU meter, while another toggles between compression and limiting.
With only the merest of controls available, the LA-2A is a doddle to use and virtually incapable of producing a bad sound. This is the signature of the LA-2A and one prized by engineers the world over.Īdditionally, the LA-2A can provide up to 40dB of tube-amplified gain from input to output, meaning that it also acts as a preamp as well as a compressor. Longer, louder signals decay more slowly than weaker signals. If you believe your post or comment was removed in error, check the rules and include a link in a polite message to the moderators.By design, the T4's attack time is fixed at 10ms however, while the initial release time is 60ms during the first half of the release, the rest of the release is gradual and varies from between 1-15 seconds, depending on the length and volume of the incoming signal. Search the subreddit and resources before making a post. If you're new to pr oducing, read the Newbie FAQ.
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