DIYRE built the OLA5 compressor as a modern take on the not so loved LA4A. While the LA4A may have not been widely loved, the OLA5 is a whole different story. A “best of both worlds” type of compressor is how I would describe the OLA5. With a quick modern grabbiness and musical, program dependent release, this compressor shines on many things, but it might just be my new favorite vocal compressor. Check it out in more detail below and let me know your thoughts!
Should You build and modify your own audio recording gear?
Transistors, opamps, tiny screws, small wires, and hot solder. The thought of building or modifying your own audio gear can be intimidating and rightly so. Taking the top off of a piece of gear reveals a scene that looks like something you’d see in a science lab. The components that allow us to EQ, compress, and process audio are complicated and should more than likely be left to a professional to deal with, right? Maybe not.
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