Get quick and effective compression and limiting with the INITIAL AUDIO IA-LA1, a powerful plug-in for your DAW that you can use on a wide variety of audio sources. The streamlined controls make it easy to use, the threshold level controls the level at which the compressor will start to affect the dynamic range of the audio signal, while the make-up gain lets you boost the overall level output to compensate for any loss in loudness. Toggle between compression and limiting settings for different compression ratios and boost the input gain to hit the compressor harder. There are no attack or release controls to worry about.
The IA-LA1 is designed to be very responsive and features a transparent algorithm that won't introduce artefacts and distortion. Of course, a little distortion can add warmth and depth to tracks, so the IA-LA1 also includes a Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) knob that allows you to dial in just the right amount of saturation.
- Automatic compression—No need to set attack and release times
- THD—Total Harmonic Distortion adds extra warm and depth
- Preset manager—Save and load custom presets
- Input gain—Push the audio louder before entering compression
- Make-up gain—Increase to compensate for any loss of loudness from the compression
- High-definition resizable GUI
- Windows: AAX, VST3, VST2
- Mac: AAX, Audio Unit, VST3, VST2 (Apple silicon / macOS Monterey compatible)
- Digital download
- Size: 45MB
- Seamless resizing ensures the plug-in looks great at any resolution