Cla-2a Compressor Limiter <RELIABLE>

is most famous for its performance on specific types of audio:

The CLA-2A, modeled after the specific hardware units owned by legendary mixer Chris Lord-Alge, captures the nonlinearities and distinct "color" of this optical circuit. In the digital realm, where pristine clarity can often result in a sterile or harsh sound, the CLA-2A injects necessary harmonic distortion and analog saturation. It acts as a digital anesthetic for harsh frequencies, rounding off jagged edges and imparting a rich, three-dimensional quality to audio. This ability to add "weight" to a sound is perhaps its most sought-after feature. cla-2a compressor limiter

Do not default to V2.