This article lists frequently asked questions regarding the Teletronix® LA-2A Tube Compressor native UADx plug-in.
Note: This plug-in was available for free for a promotion between October 10 and October 31, 2023. The plug-in now available for US $99. See below for answers to common questions regarding the plug-in. To purchase the plug-in, click here.
What are the system requirements for this plug-in?
- Operating systems: macOS 10.15 Catalina, 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, or 13 Ventura, or Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions).
- Processors: Intel, AMD or Apple silicon.
- Internet connection to download software and authorize native UAD plug-ins.
- Free iLok account with iLok Cloud or iLok USB (2nd generation or higher).
- Free UA Connect application for managing native UAD plug-ins.
I already own the Teletronix® LA-2A Leveler Collection. Can I get something else?
There are no replacements available for acquiring the plug-in during the associated promotion.
What are the main differences between the plug-ins in the Teletronix® LA-2A Leveler Collection and the free Teletronix® LA-2A Tube Compressor?
The free Teletronix® LA-2A Tube Compressor includes the same authentic modeling of the LA-2A’s unique transformer and distortion characteristics, time constants, compression knee, headroom, and program and frequency dependence from the classic LA-2A Compressor hardware. The result is an authentic experience of how the Teletronix® LA-2A Compressor works in real life.
The Teletronix® LA-2A Leveler Collection includes the following additional features:
- Teletronix LA-2A Leveler Collection includes three of the most coveted incarnations of the iconic Teletronix compressor, the LA-2A Silver, LA-2A Gray, and LA-2 models.
- Additional Mix and Emphasis controls for further sonic variation and control.
- A library of Artist Presets from prominent LA-2A users.
For more information about the plug-in, please navigate to the product page, or read the manual.
Is this the same as the UAD-2 Legacy LA-2A plug-in?
No. The LA-2A Tube Compressor is a new plug-in from Universal Audio.
Do I need internet access to authorize the plug-in?
Yes, you will need to connect your computer online in order to authorize the plug-in and be eligible for the promotion. Customer Service cannot manually authorize the plug-in for you.
How many times can I authorize the plug-in?
If bought, the plug-in can be authorized on a maximum of two (2) locations – one can be authorized to the iLok Cloud Session, and the other to an iLok USB.
The promotional version of the plug-in is a different type of license that can be activated on a maximum of three (3) locations, which can be iLok machine authorizations or iLok USB authorizations. The promotional version of the plug-in cannot be authorized to an iLok Cloud Session.
Help! I just bought a new computer and ran out of activations. What can I do?
No worries, you can deactivate a license from a previously authorized machine in the iLok License Manager. After logging into your iLok account, follow the steps below:
- Open iLok License Manager on the computer you wish to deauthorize, and sign in.
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Select your local machine or the iLok USB hosting the authorized license you want to deactivate in the left sidebar.
- Right-click the dedicated license then select Deactivate – the activation is now returned to the Available tab on the top. You can also access it via the View menu > Available Licenses.
You will then be able to authorize one of the licenses onto your new computer.
Note: You will still need to install UA Connect and log in to your account in order to download and activate the plug-in.