Golden Age COMP-2A Demo Review LA2A Style All-Tube Compressor Limiter: Best Budget Vocal Compressor?
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In this video David tests the Golden Age Project all-tube COMP-2A, analog opto compressor limiter.
An LA2A recreation with full tube analog signal path, 2 tranformers, swappable components at an affordable price of $600 USD!
This unit delivers stunning performance on vocals with plenty of grit and warmth, saturation and dynamic control in vintage fashion.
Built like a tank with solid components and great design, their version of the legendary studio classic in half-rack 2U format might be the best vocal compressor for home and professional studios.
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Throwback video. David just did a mod / upgrade of two vacuum tubes in this unit, to bring it's spec closer to the original LA2A.
The sound is so warm. This is the first time I see (hear) smth like this. Tnx 4 ur videos, man! Good luck!
It saturates really nice!
Yep, that's some seriously nice saturation
I'm gonna buy this compressor when i get paid on Thursday. And I just bought the Golden Age Project Comp 54 last week
Condolences. 😂 😂 😂.
@@lightafluident.9950 Why do you offer your condolences when I said I’m gonna buy this compressor?
Omg It acts as compressor and deesser in the same time. This is very powerful especially for hip hop tracking
Did a swap to the Kenetek t4b optocell and also shanged the 2 shina tubes "12ax7" to vintage Motorola/NOS GE 6072a/12ax7- year 1961!
The sound was another compressor, didn't sound as a "La2" at all. It was less punchy, less saturation.
The original GAP optocell is more punchy and warmer in the lower mids, the Kenetek T4b is more creemy, not so useful in this compressor. I swap the optocell to the original GAP-optocell and kept the vintage tubes in it! Wonderful mids, less lowend and smoother highfrek.
Buy an LL2A compressor limiter from Little Labs. You'll never waste your time again with "cheapy" compressors.
It squash it really nice and musical. Even at maximum it sounds more like rms-style. Smooth and solid. Distortion it produces sounds tasty! Not toasty! 😜 Like this one! 👍
Thank you, really nice to see this working on vocals and how well it drives.
Go buy the LL2A compressor limiter from Little Labs. You'll realize what a real compressor is once you own one of them. Trust me!!!!
Wow I have the kt76 and kt2a that I love but I might add this to my gear list. Sounds great
Go check out the LL2A compressor limiter from Little Labs. You'll throw your other compressors in the garbage if you purchase one. Trust me.
I'm blown away how it sounded on my phone. Crazy
It's insanely good on the vocals... I prefer this somehow over the WA2A unit.. Nice distortion you got out of it too!
The WA stuff is crap. It’s cheap for a reason.
@@nicefish10 nah. Their Pultec is classic already. 87 clone is amazingly good also.
@@andivax I disagree. I was given the 87 and the 47 to try and they were junk. Very much overpriced for what they are. If you’ve never use the real versions you’ll probably think there’s junk is wonderful. But since I own 87‘s and 47‘s, 1176, LA2a etc. my perspective is probably different than most people that are hobbyist. I think if you’re 16 years old living in your moms basement trying to do hip-hop you’ll think their stuff is wonderful. But from where I’m sitting if you’re going to buy a clone there are much better alternatives out there like Audioscape, Stam Audio, Hairball, etc.
@@nicefish10 WA12 MK2 (Black) mic pre is AWESOME!!!
@@nicefish10 just curious is you own real u87s and u47s etc why you trying cheap clones?
You do the best reviews man! Just ordered one of these!
Sounded awesome when you buried the needle on that female vocal track, that distortion was rad
Amazing review. It's so cool to see what it does in real time. 👌 That's how gear should be demo'ed!
I need this!!! ❤️
(definitely subscribing after watching this)
Man!! thank you so much for this...been waiting ever since you posted on IG! May the audio gods bless you,lol.
The female vocal on 4:08 really shine
I especially love this on the acoustic guitar... tubes do sit well with this instrument
amazing. Great interaction with the track and hardware to demo the scope thank you
Great show , I like the way you review, thanks.
That sounds incredible, definitely on my list of must haves now.
This is probably the best la2a replica I’ve heard man and I’m gonna get this for my vocal chain to replace the waves cla2a. Anything I should look out for when buying/using this unit that you’ve found using it over time? I’m new to the tube world this’ll be my first tube unit.
Nope, I had it and been using it since day 1 and it's just great
Go and research an LL2A compressor limiter from Little Labs. You'll never look at any of these "cheapy" compressors every again.
@@lightafluident.9950 shut up 💯
This sounds like a winner. Thanks David.
Ended up buying a Art Pro VLA ii from guitar center used for $199.
how is it??
Ordered mine today😎
Congrats man
@@mixbustv Thanks man. U67>1073>LA2A...looking forward to my new vocal chain
Comp 2a is superb sir
Well explained sir
I just ordered one of these! THanks!
I have a FMR RNC1773.Should I need to buy GAP Comp-2A for vocal recording?
Fantastic examples! Thank you!
It sounds awesome; I really like those settings on vocals, guitars, etc. Very nice, David.
That acoustic reminds me of Randy. Sadly today is the 37th anniversary of his death. Great job on the video.
Someone needs to build a mixer with this circuit built into every channel lol.
Tree audio is pretty much that
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
It would be really wonderful if you could do a Video on vocal Recording with Compressors sharing your thoughts on what type of compression you would use (e.g Comp 3a vs Comp 2a vs an 1176 Style Compressor) for hip hop vocals vs pop vocals. Thank you So Much for sharing Very useful Information from your wealth of Experience
Stumbled across this whilst looking for warm audio WA-2A reviews. Just received my Golden age 2A today 👌 not tried it out yet though
Do u like your Comp-2A? Im thinking about getting one, but not sure if i just want to save up more and buy a Warm Audio WA2A
@@orryfishburne5326 no I sent it back the next day. Didn't notice any difference to my waves plug-in tbh...
Wait what? Really why? What compressor do you have now?
$875.00 in Canada at Long and McQuade's
Thanks (again) for the great content. If I understand well the Comp2A (just as the LA-2A) works on the sound through tubes and transformers (signal path) and an opto-compressor. Would you ever consider using two Comp2A on your mixbus, just using the signal path (zero compression) to fatten the sound up? And even insert the two comp2A in your SSL fusion, to benefit from optional M/S processing with two Comp-2As?
Kind of.. watch my series on compressor topology. 2A uses the opto cell to do the gain reduction and the tubes are in the signal path. Vari Mu uses the actual tubes to do the gain reduction.
2bus? It's a "never say never" situation, I'd put anything else before that on my 2bus.
Wow if I’m seeing this correctly I can hear the changes(on my phone)but are you squashing the hell out of it with peak reduction and the make up gain brings back what u compressed and it still seems to sound great.
very cool David! Thank!
This is the Komp I've been looking 4 ages /// Thanks 4 this amazing demo ^^ your licks R so Cool ^^
Im still wondering which one of the 2A or 3A will work best 4 Jazz Fusion guitar
(( 4 both Clean/Crunch/OD tones )) It appears 2 me that the 3A has more punch/energy than the 2A
I was thinking about getting a 500 opto but after watching this, I'm getting one for sure, I just have 2 questions, is it easy to change the tubes in case I want an "upgrade"?, and I see it has a ground connector on the back like the old turntables, what's the deal with that?, can I just leave it alone of I have a good power conditioner?, great video man, thanks a lot.
Just found your channel man and I just wanted to say thanks for helping find some compressors that I look forward to buying. For rap vocals which do you think will do best for a thick upfront vocal. The 2a or 3a? Would like your opinion thanks again man
3A
Ok man. This sounds nice. Definitely do a update video bro
Great review David. Do you think this is a good compressor for rap vocals? Or the 3A been looking to buy a out board compressor to go with my preamp
MixbusTV thanks David that makes a lot of sense because when I’m mixing I use a cla 76 or a universal audio 76 into a cla 2a or a Rvox. Thanks for the feedback I really appreciate that!
MixbusTV , so I can continue tracking with my 1176 then this instead of a comp 3a
Hey Darwin just saw your comment and was wondering what you decided to go with the 2a or 3a for rap vocals. I’m stuck on the same boat you were lol
I would love to see a test of the Klark Teknik EQP-KT or the 1176-KT and KT-2A.
@@mixbustv All right I`ll try :)
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Hi, what a good video, I've been looking for it for a while, I'll tell you a bit, I have a home studio, which works through an apollo twin and a microphone, nothing else, I work everything through a plugin, I want to make the leap h buy previous compressors eqs to at least pass the voices out there since I dedicate myself to rap more than anything for voices. What pots do you recommend? Thank you.
What’s the circuitry on the inside of this thing look like can’t seem to find any pics anywhere
I guess I'll have to get this one too.
I gotta get this
Thank you sir for yet another wonderful review...this compressor is wicked!...I have a question..what 1176 compressor for vocal recording in a similar price range would you recommend? Am looking to upgrade my recording chain for vocals (Afropop/Hip hop) and would like to have both an 1176 and LA 2a style compressor as options and a preamp...so far am confident buying a golden age pre 73 and comp 2a..what would u recommend for the 1176 in the same price range of the golden age 2a
That empirical labs pump is 🔥 if your into 500 series that is..
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Hi! Im using GAP COMP-2A with ISA ONE.
I have some question about connect device,
Micpre output - Comp input - Comp output - Interface input
Vs
Micpre Send - Comp input - Comp output - Micpre Return - Micpre output - interface input
Which one is better?
Makes no difference
Damn this compressor sounds amazing! I think this is going to be my first hardware comp. now i just have to have enough self control to wait until next week so i dont leave myself broke until then. Haha. On the other hand, 6 days with like 50 bucks to your name could be worse. Ive made it by with less for longer, and i would have a sick compressor sooner. 🤪🤨🧐Lmao.
Invest in an LL2A compressor limiter from Little Labs. You'll never want another "cheapy" compressor like this in your life. Take it from me, I own one.
Woaw the saturation sounds really good when you push it ! Is this a good compressor for modern pop vocals ?
For sure
@@mixbustv Thank you for your answer !
Thank you for the video. So if I understand this could be a cheap alternative to me who cannot afford a LA2A. I have a question : this unit is a mono unit, but I hear that you use drum loops that are in stereo, how you do that ? I mean I could have only one unit and use it on a stereo track ? I'm on Cubase Pro 12. Thank you David, I think I might get this one too 😊
No mono, 1 channel, stereo, you need 2
Thankyou for all your videos they have helped me out so much
But I need some help I record vocals my self
And want to know the best combo for tracking pop vocals to a high standard
unison pre amp > Apollo twin > la2a plug in compressor light > sa -47 > potentially comp 2a external compressor to re print ?
Or
External pre amp > comp 2a > rme baby face pro > sa-47 ?
Please can you help me figure out the best tracking/recording option for good quality vocals!
Many thanks!
The second, just swap RME with MOTU M4 o M2
@@mixbustv thankyou so much what external pre amp would you recommend for some nice colour on pop/hip hop music ?
Can you run the 2a and the 3a at the same time have you done it what’s the outcome
Hey David very nice review. Are you familiar with the IGS One LA? Its demos sound beautiful and it’s a 500 series which suits my setup better than the comp-2a format
I'm not a fan of tubes in 500 series
@@mixbustv ah ok. I was just also looking at crane song falcon; that looks totally amazing. But also valves...
Real good vid. Would linking two of these up in stereo be good as an outboard stereo bus compressor? Would two COMP-3As linked up be good for a stereo bus compressor? Thanks
No, 3A was never even close to a bus comp
@@mixbustv Thanks man
Hey brother great review. I’m torn, I have an audiofuse interface which I believe has a good pre amp. It has the option for inserts. Should I get a compressor like this for tracking vocals? Or would I be much better off buying a professional channel strip like the la610 (and use that pre amp and compressor)
I want full sounding vocals prior to my mix
MixbusTV edge of my seat waiting! Haha thank u sir I value your opinion. January is my birthday maybe I’ll treat myself lol
Isa 430 producer pack looks amazing also, I’m searching all over for a great channel strip. Man if u could give me a sneak peak what is releasing in January that’d be lovely ! I can’t wait !
MixbusTV you’re probably right. I shall wait 😬.....
Well, you definitely need a good preamp
Andrej Bobrov I have a gotten great results from my Audiofuse interface, Ein 126 for what it’s worth number wise. But I also have a good ear for mixing . My goal for a new preamp is fuller results on the front end and less work mixing in the box . And to not break the bank . I do mostly rap vocals with some singing too
Hello :) Would like a review of Warm Audio La2a + 1073eqpa 😊
for hip hop vocals comp 2a or comp 3a and bro what you think on tracking comp 2a vs cl1b can the comp 2a complete with the cl1b sound wise need answer bro im about to buy one and thank you
@@mixbustv thank you so much for replying bro i needed this
How does the comp 2a compare to the klark teknik 2a? Im Looking to add a 2a to my vocal chain and these 2 are the cheapest
Hey bro I was wondering which compressor you went with for rap vocals the 2a or 3a? Thanks man
@@i.g.onthebeat6256 2a bro it’s nice and warm for vocals
@@ZanBailey94 thanks for replying bro I’m getting the same too!
Love it! I have a question, why should I have two units of the same thing? For example, I see that you have 2 units of several EQs, why?
th-cam.com/video/-mDBroDsLds/w-d-xo.html
@@mixbustv are the neves tape emulators connected in stereo?
How much audio interface max input level is proper for comp 2a?
Sir~com 2a or drawmer 1970 Which One is better of course It depends on cases
1970 will be much more versatile
@@mixbustv thanx Fabulous Mixbus bro! Yo so amazing
Hey bro I got the 3a and for some reason I’m not getting any gain reduction from it. I exchanged it and still the same thing is happening. Do you know anything about that you can help. Appreciate it my man and keep up the good work.
Well probably is not the compressor then. Change cables, check your connections
@@mixbustv thank you I do not know what happened but it started to work. I had the unit on for over 12 hours. Switch off switched back on it works. Thank you for help.
How do you set the meter to zero
How to get the audio on the DAW to run back thru the compressor like you have when your not recording live?...
Watch my out to use hardware inserts video
@@mixbustv Ok i’ll try to find it...
Nice and what you think about kt2a? It s another cheapest la2a clone
@@mixbustv thanks a lot
How different are the 2A and 3A?
Solid state vs tubes. 2A is tubes
@@OdinOfficialEmcee ooohhh
Hey David! i'm doing the same amount of compression with the kick (same studio drummer kick) and my compressor sounds terrible... to much distorsion, like not clear compression.. fuck i just got a broken unit!
yeah, i can't get more than 3 dB of gain reduction without distortion
If your gain staging is correct, it's probably a tube damaged in the shipping, contact GA, they'll send replacement
@@mixbustv yes, it is a tube problem! thanks dude
@@mixbustv Second unit received and second unit also damaged! fuck fuck not as bad as the previous one but it start to distort with 4 db of gain reduction with acoustic guitar (gain staging is correct)
Sounds good for the price. Although I don't hear what I like about LA2As. Also it seems to have quite a strong midrange boost. Which wasn't enjoyable on the acoustic, but well welcomed on the beat.
On the other hand, I've never though about abusing an LA2A like this for saturation. I might try that next time in the studio ;).
You got an original LA2A ? (Not reissue). That's quite amazing.
It seems "cleaner" in terms of freq response. But again I am just hearing through TH-cam.
I don't know I hear some quite of boost. Especially on the acoustic guitar. Or maybe it's just volume boost putting the little EQ inconsistensises more upfront ?
It def get the job done. Especially as a saturation unit. I was quite surprised by that tbh !
Very interesting. And that's true. Old LA2A can be quite inconsistents. I also think than "cleaner" LA2 like this one is a better option for more modern track (more precise and versatile) and less of a pain to maintain in good shape too.
I have been lucky to always work with old LA2A that were sounding very "clean" (I mean "clean" for an old LA2A haha). YMMV :) !
Im using Comp-2a for week now.
Is it normal to be very hot?
Yes
Reverb used?
Would you use the HPF if you where recording vocals with it?
as in cutting while tracking? No the HF adjustment? Maybe
Possible to have a vs with la3a ?
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do I still need a mic pre with this?
@@mixbustv oh okay I thought that since it had a gain knob it would actually add gain and I wouldn't need a preamp as well
could I feed it from the output of my focusrite 4i4 audio interface? don't know how id route that
The comp sounds great. The gratuitous tuning on the female vocal distracted me from the comp character.
@@mixbustv You are potentially about to blow my mind. But it REALLY sounds tuned, "dead in the eyes" just sounds artificial. If that's not tuned, then I don't know up from down. Did SOMEBODY tune it?
GA clones pumps very much. Looks like release time is shorter than real deal. Even UAD LA-3A not so punchy.
This mixbus tv needs to not delete his comments so much useful information deleted.
TH-cam did it when the channel got hacked
@@mixbustv Ah that sucks, valuable information gone ): oh well
if i plug a sure SM7b into this, will i still need to put a preamp after it before going into my SSL 2 audio interface? or will this thing provide some extra gain so i dont have to crank the SSL's gain into its noise zone just to get a decent signal for recording.
Every time you have a mic, you need a preamp. And the mic needs to be connected to it. You can't put a compressor before the preamp
I think kt 2a sounds much better than this n its lot cheaper but i love the saturation on this one.
I think all of these "clone" LA2As are jokes. If anything AudioScape makes the best one. Their company hit it on the head with their compressors.