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Overloud Gem Comp LA 1.0.3
Win/Mac | File size: 454/267 MB
Overloud Comp LA is the revolutionary simulation of two legendary optical compressors into a single plug-in. The 2A version is tube-based and delivers a warmer, harmonically rich tone. The 3A version is solid-state based and has a faster attack, cleaner tone.
Hyper-realistic simulation of the opto-attenuator and of the dual stage release curve
Built-in Mid-Side Processing
Built-in Parallel Compression
User-controllable harmonic generation amount and metering
LF sensitivity (R37) control
User-selectable Ultra Oversampling mode
Low CPU usage: more than 500 instances on a Macbook Pro Retina
Multilevel undo-redo
A/B Comparison
Scribble Strips: take notes anywhere on the plugin panel
Meter Calibration: calibrate the VU meters at 4 different sensibilities
The 2A model has the electro-luminescent light powered by a tube, while the 3A uses transistors. Tubes can provide less current than transistors, so their response to attack transients is softer and has more harmonics due to the slight distortion introduced.
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 into the Comp LA plug-in.
The photo-cell provides a very natural dual-stage release which 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)
Platform: WiN32/64 - EXE/VST/VST3/AAX