Analog Obsession LALA vs TDR Kotelnikov
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, TDR Kotelnikov comes out ahead (8.5). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Analog Obsession LALA | TDR Kotelnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Optical compressor / limiter | Wideband dynamics processor / bus compressor |
| 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) | VST2, VST3, AAX (Win 64-bit); VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (Mac 64-bit) |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows | — |
| Version | — | 1.6.7 |
| Processing | — | 64-bit multi-rate; delta-oversampled path |
| Key controls | — | Crest-factor scheme with separate peak and RMS release |
| System | — | Windows 7+; macOS 10.9+; OpenGL support |
| Paid upgrade | — | TDR Kotelnikov GE (Gentleman's Edition) |
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