Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
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Contenders
Analog Obsession LALA is a free LA-2A-style optical compressor/limiter with sidechain filters and mix control for vocals, bass, and buses.
UAD Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection includes Silver, Gray, and LA-2 optical compressor models for smooth leveling on vocals, bass, and more.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, UAD Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection comes out ahead (8.8). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Analog Obsession LALA | UAD Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $49+ |
| Dubspot Score | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Optical compressor / limiter | Optical tube leveling amplifier / 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) | — |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows | — |
| Models | — | LA-2A Silver, LA-2A Gray, LA-2 |
| Classic uses | — | Vocals, bass, drums, acoustic sources |
| Platform | — | Native macOS/Windows; Apollo realtime tracking supported |
| Authorization | — | iLok account |
| Trial | — | 14-day demos available on eligible UAD native plugins |
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