8.2Great
Analog Obsession LALA is a free LA-2A-style optical compressor/limiter with sidechain filters and mix control for vocals, bass, and buses.
Plugin comparison
Analog Obsession LALA vs CLA-2A
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.4Great
CLA-2A (Waves) — effect from Waves. Score 8.4/10, price $35–$149, formats and comparisons.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, CLA-2A comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Analog Obsession LALA | CLA-2A |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $35–$149 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Optical compressor / limiter | — |
| Price | Free (developer supported via Patreon) | — |
| Inspiration | LA-2A-style optical leveling | — |
| Extra features | Sidechain filtering and dry/wet mix (per product feature set) | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX (per current builds) | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows | — |
| Product type | — | effect from Waves |
| Developer | — | Waves |
| Typical price | — | $35–$149 |
| Primary job | — | focused effect work in modern sessions |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
See the full plugin database for more comparisons.