Cla-2a Compressor Limiter -

The "Sticky" Quality This is the compressor that makes vocals sit on top of a mix without sounding squashed. The LA-2A circuit naturally applies a 3:1 to 10:1 ratio depending on the input. As you hit it harder, the ratio increases automatically. This program-dependent behavior is its magic.

CLA's "Silky" Mod Chris Lord-Alge added a high-frequency boost that kicks in only when compression occurs. As the compressor clamps down, it adds a subtle airy top end. This prevents the classic LA-2A from sounding "dark" or "muddy" on dense mixes. cla-2a compressor limiter

Distorted guitars are already compressed, so why add more? The CLA-2A adds tone. The "Sticky" Quality This is the compressor that

If you open the CLA-2A, you might be shocked at how empty the GUI looks. Where are the ratios? Where is the attack knob? This is the beauty of optical compression. The CLA-2A has only five primary controls, yet it is one of the most versatile tools you own. CLA's "Silky" Mod Chris Lord-Alge added a high-frequency

This is your threshold and ratio control rolled into one. Turning it clockwise sends more signal into the optical cell. The harder you drive it: