The Overloud Comp LA is the revolutionary simulation of two legendary optical compressors. Overloud has created spot-on simulations of both the "2A" and the "3A" and included them in a single plug-in. The 2A version is tube based and delivers a warm, harmonically rich tone. The solid-state based 3A version has a fast attack and clean tone.
 
Comp LA — Two Legendary Optical Compressors
Comp LA is the secret sauce for top engineers, and is highly regarded for its flexibility and authenticity. 
 
The 2A model in Comp LA incorporates the tube-powered electro-luminescent light that provides a nuanced response to attack transients and richer harmonics, due to the slight amount of distortion this design generates. The 3A model faithfully emulates the faster response time and transparency of the original model’s transistor-based architecture.
 
Two Models in One Plug-in
Select the 2A (Tube) mode with a harmonically richer tone, or the 3A (Solid State) mode with a faster attack time and a more transparent tone.
 
Harmonic Control
Control the amount of generated harmonics and increase or reduce their amounts compared to the original hardware's behavior.
 
Mid-Side and Parallel
Separately compress the Mono (Mid) and Stereo (side) elements of your track and dial in the desired amount of Parallel Compression without using external buses.
 
Opto Attenuator and Dual Stage Release
At the heart of the original unit there is a photo-cell coupled with an opto-attenuator, which are faithfully reproduced in the Comp LA plug-in. The photo-cell provides a very natural dual-stage release that results in a very characteristic compression response, more transparent than that of other compressors.
- 70 ms for first half of the release
- 500 ms to 5000 ms for second half of the release (depends on first stage reduction)