American 2A Compression Emulation (GENESIS)

AnalogX American 2A – Legendary Compression, Reimagined
Exclusive to Genesis | Modelled at 48k | Powered by our High Quality Modelling Tier | Calibrated -18 with Red Drive at -24

Timeless Tube Compression. Perfected.

The AnalogX American 2A brings the soul of a studio legend into the modern world of high-resolution digital mixing. Rebuilt from the ground up using our latest High Quality Modelling Tier, this isn't just a refresh—it's the ultimate 2A-style compression experience. Optimised for real-time .gen performance in Genesis, it's smoother, warmer, and more musical than ever.

Whether you're levelling vocals, fattening bass, smoothing guitars or gluing busses, the American 2A delivers natural compression with unmistakable tube tone.

🎚️ What’s Inside

This new pack includes 8 high-resolution emulations capturing the true spirit and dynamic response of an opto-based compressor and limiter:

• La2a Box Tone – No Compression – Subtle tube warmth and transformer tone with zero gain reduction
• La2a Comp Light Bus – Gentle mix bus compression with open highs and natural glue
• La2a Comp Medium – Versatile 2A-style compression for vocals, bass, and everything in between
• La2a Comp Heavy – Vocal or bass-focused compression with extra attitude and presence
• La2a Comp Smashed – The classic “squashed but musical” 2A character with rich harmonics
• La2a Limit Light Bus – Smooth limiting for transient control with wide stereo field retention
• La2a Limit Medium – Master-friendly limiting with vintage colour and dynamic control
• La2a Limit Heavy – Classic 10:1 style limiting for commanding control with tube saturation

🧬 A Brief History

First released in the 1960s, the LA-2A changed everything. With just two knobs and an electro-optical circuit, it became the go-to vocal compressor for decades—and still is. Its secret? An LDR (light-dependent resistor) that dynamically reacts to the input, making the attack and release musical and program-dependent.

Our version pays homage to this sonic legacy while unlocking new tonal possibilities using modern modelling breakthroughs.

💡 Why It Stands Out

• True Optical Behaviour – Accurately captures the 2A’s non-linear attack, natural release, and program-dependent response
• All-Tube Emulation – Every nuance of the original’s 5751 and 12AX7 tube circuit is modelled in .gen
• Modern Workflow Ready – Track, mix, or master with instant recall and zero latency
• Real Analog Warmth Included – The "Box Tone" variant gives you tube tone without compression

⚙️ Product Features

• Includes compression and limiting profiles
• Designed for vocals, bass, guitars, synths, and mix buses
• Exclusive .gen format for Genesis plugin
• Calibrated for –18 dBFS input with red drive at –24

Price: £20 | Format: .gen (Genesis exclusive) | Download now

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