The Universal Audio UAFX LA-2A Studio Compressor Pedal is a masterful emulation of the iconic Teletronix LA-2A optical tube compressor/limiter. This compact stompbox captures the essence of classic studio sound and puts it at your feet, offering the signature warmth and dynamics of vintage tube compression. With its authentic emulation of vintage transformers, tube amplifiers, and the revered T4 optical cell, this pedal delivers rich, three-dimensional tube tones. Its mix control allows for effortless parallel compression effects, while the true/buffered bypass and Stock/Fast attack switch ensure flexibility and ease of use. Whether you're a studio enthusiast or a guitarist seeking that classic studio sound, the LA-2A Studio Compressor Pedal is your ticket to pristine vintage tones.
Vintage Studio Sound, Compact Pedal Design
The UAFX LA-2A Studio Compressor Pedal brings legendary studio sound into a compact stompbox. It accurately emulates the vintage transformers, tube amplifiers, and T4 optical cell, ensuring you get the classic tube tones that have graced countless hit records.
Mix Control for Artistic Freedom
With the mix control, you can effortlessly blend your dry and compressed signals, opening up a world of creative possibilities. Achieve subtle smoothing or pronounced squash, all with the turn of a knob. Combined with the Comp/Limit switch, every type of compression is at your fingertips.
Stock and Fast Attack
This pedal offers both Stock and Fast attack modes, allowing you to tailor the compression response to your needs. Stock mode emulates the original LA-2A's slower attack time, perfect for gently controlling peaks, while Fast mode delivers a quicker attack for more aggressive compression.
Features
- Authentic emulation of iconic Teletronix LA-2A optical tube compressor/limiter, captured in a compact stompbox
- Perfectly captured end-to-end emulation of vintage transformers, tube amplifiers, and T4 optical cell for fat, three-dimensional tube tones
- Mix control for easy parallel compression effects
- True/buffered bypass, Stock/Fast attack switch
- Timeless UA design and craftsmanship, built for years of reliable performance