Determines the threshold and the amount of compression applied. Turning this knob clockwise increases the gain reduction.
In the pantheon of audio dynamics processors, few pieces of gear are as revered as the Teletronix LA-2A. Known for its silky, musical compression and legendary tube warmth, the original hardware has graced countless hit records across the last half-century. For the modern digital producer, the "cla-2a compressor limiter" plugin from Waves offers a direct, authentic line to that classic sound. cla-2a compressor limiter
In the pantheon of audio processing, few pieces of gear have achieved the mythic status of the Teletronix LA-2A. For over five decades, this optical tube compressor has been the secret weapon behind countless hit records, famous for its ability to glue a mix together with a velvet-glove level of control. In the modern era of digital audio, one name stands above the rest in recreating this magic: by Waves. Determines the threshold and the amount of compression
Play the loudest section of your audio track. Slowly turn the Peak Reduction knob clockwise until the meter registers between 2 dB and 5 dB of gain reduction. Known for its silky, musical compression and legendary
This is your primary compression dial. It determines the threshold at which the compressor starts reacting to the incoming signal. The further you turn it clockwise, the more compression (and harmonic color) you introduce.
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