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GEM COMP LA
Overloud

GEM COMP LA

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Comp LA is the revolutionary simulation of two legendary optical compressors. Overloud has created spot-on simulations of both the "2A" and the "3A" and included them in a single plug-in. The 2A version is tube based and delivers a warm, harmonically rich tone. The solid-state based 3A version has a fast attack and clean tone.

At the heart of the original unit there is a photo-cell coupled with an opto-attenuator, which Overloud faithfully reproduces in Comp LA. 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).


As with every GEM in the series, Overloud has added more functionality effectively taking Comp LA's capabilities far beyond the original hardware:

  • Hyper-realistic simulation of the opto-attenuator and the dual stage release curve
  • Built-in Mid-Side Processing
  • Built-in Parallel Compression
  • User-controllable harmonic generation 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 sensitivities

Two Models in One Plug-in

Select the 2A (Tube) mode with a harmonically richer tone, and the 3A (Solid State) mode with a faster attack time and a more transparent tone.

Harmonic Control

Control the amount of generated harmonics and increase or reduce their amounts compared to the original hardware's behavior.

Mid-Side and Parallel

Separately compress the Mono (Mid) and Stereo (side) elements of your track as well as dial in the amount of Parallel Compression without using external buses.

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)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Apple System Compatibility
AudioUnits, VST, VST3, AAX32 (ProTools 10.3.5 and above), AAX64 (ProTools 10, 11, 12), as well as a standalone application.
Both 32bit and 64bit are natively supported.
You may authorize up to three computers that you own (no hardware key needed).

Apple System Requirements
Macintosh® Intel® Core Duo™ 1.6GHz with 2Gb of RAM, 1280x800 video.
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and above are supported.

Windows System Compatibility
Available as VST, VST3, AAX32 (ProTools 10.3.5 and above), AAX64 (ProTools 11 and 12) plugins, as well as a standalone application.
32bit and 64bit are natively supported.
You may authorize up to three computers that you own (no hardware key needed).

Windows System Requirements
Intel Core i3 1.4GHz with 4Gb of RAM, 1280x800 video. 
Windows® Vista, Windows 7, 8, and 10 are supported.