Faithfully modeled after one of the most sought after studio compressors in history, the CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier puts the silky, smooth sound of this highly desirable unit right into any VST or AU-compatible DAW.

Cakewalk's CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier is suitable for just about any audio material. It sounds especially good on vocals, and also works great on guitar, electric and upright bass, guitars, piano, wind instruments, and other tracks that need gentle compression. It even works well on full-program mixes.

What can you do with CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier?
The purpose of the CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier is to limit the dynamic range of a signal by reducing the amplitude of its transient peaks. The CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier varies its gain in response to the level of the input signal. Large input signals result in less gain, thus reducing or "compressing" the dynamic range of the signal.

In a typical mix of audio material, there are a few peaks that are much louder than the average signal. Increasing the overall volume would make these peaks exceed the maximum output level, causing unpleasant distortion in the music. Compression reduces the level of any peaks above the threshold so the average level can be boosted.

Highlights:

• Meticulously modeled


• Zero latency for real-time tracking and mixing


• Up to 40dB of smooth, transparent gain reduction


• Frequency dependent compression


• Program dependent attack/release


• Fully modeled "R37" HF Pre-emphasis control


• Dual photocell reset modes (Classic & Fast Reset)


• Use side-chain compression for ducking, pumping, and more


• Windows:ProChannel, VST2.4, VST3 / OS X: AU, VST3

System Requirements:

Windows
Windows 7 SP1 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)*

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or newer processor

Memory: Minimum 1 GB RAM

Disk space: 100 MB

Screen Resolution: 1280x800 minimum resolution, 32-bit color

Formats: VST3 and ProChannel module***

Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.7.5 or higher

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or newer, 64-bit processor**

Memory: Minimum 1 GB RAM

Disk space: 100 MB

Screen Resolution: 1280x800 minimum resolution, 32-bit color

Formats: VST3 and Audio Unit

*Windows XP and Vista not officially supported
**Not supported on 32-bit processors
***SONAR X1 Producer Expanded or newer required for ProChannel module version