The new and improved version of our best selling VLA-2A plug-in is here. It captures the beauty of opto-electronics by adding warm, breathy compression and tube saturation to your tracks, for that unmistakable vintage flair.
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The predecessor to the VLA-2A dates back to the early 1960s, when it was originally used for broadcast. Engineers quickly noticed that the tubes in this unit, as well as its multi-stage release and frequency-dependent attack and response, lend incredibly well to music production as well.
The VLA-2A was faithfully modeled to the original unit, perfectly capturing all of its character and making it an instant favorite!
The VLA-2A Mark II will throw you back in time, giving you that authentic vintage feel, without feeling antiquated, thanks to our careful refinement and added features. A true Black Rooster Audio classic, this unit is a vintage classic with a twist!
"The VLA-2A is the new king. It’s the LA-2A emulation we deserve and the first plugin version to ever turn my ice cold skepticism into genuine, unadulterated excitement."
Choose from 3 different opto-electric cells (A, B, and C), each with its own set of attack and release times.
Keep high frequencies in check while controlling the sidechain, and preventing overmodulation.
Control the gain reduction on your signal via the envelope of the external sidechain signal.
Optimize your output signal by trimming it with the all new make up gain control.
You can now mix in the compressed signal with the original one for maximum control.
We have updated the GUI to be better fitting your DAW.
All Black Rooster Audio plug-ins are designed for high-performance and authenticity.
Our real time SPICE type component-based circuit simulation approach allows us to authentically capture the sound and feel of the original analog unit with all its nuances. Every crucial part of the device, including in- and output transformers, sidechain and audio path tube stages, the emphasis filter network, and the T4A cell have been faithfully modeled to its original 60s reference unit.
This feature allows you to control the gain reduction on your main signal via the envelope of the external sidechain signal.
Use this feature to choose from 3 different opto-electric cells (A, B, and C). Each one offers different attack and release times.
The Emphasis control feature is responsible for controlling the sidechain pre-emphasis. It is useful for keeping high frequencies in check, preventing overmodulation and allowing for a higher sensitivity to high frequencies.
Use this feature to optimize your output signal, by trimming it with the all new make up gain control.
You can now mix in the compressed signal with the original one for maximum control.
DSP operations are pipelined using the SSE2 instruction set. This ensures a high-performance operation despite our plug-ins’ very complex computations.
The user interfaces support high pixel density on both Windows and Mac OS systems, giving you the most enjoyable user experience on high DPI displays.
"These 2 compressor plugins (the VLA-2A and 3A) are really, really good—very smooth, and they react a lot like the original hardware versions. In fact, I like the limiter part better than most…. A really nice addition to the arsenal of compressor plugins out there."
Black Rooster Audio Plug-Ins (AAX/VST/AU) are compatible with all major digital audio workstations (DAW) and many more.
Good news for VLA-2A owners - this new version is completely FREE to you. Simply head to your account and download your new plug-in. Enjoy!
This new take on a Black Rooster Audio fan favorite allows you to effortlessly add vintage flair to your productions. Try it for free using our free trial, but hurry! This introductory deal will only be live for a limited time.
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