Opto compressors use a light source + photoresistor to control gain.
Slow to react. Incredibly musical.

The Teletronix LA-2A pioneered it in the 1960s — warm, forgiving, and perfect for vocals and bass. 🎚️

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Just Blaze Upgrades Studio With New API 1608 Console GRAMMY-nominated producer Just Blaze shares how his new API 1608 console and new gear transformed his studio workflow and creative process.

I was lucky enough to get to interview Just Blaze twice for Vintage King. Here, in our second interview we discuss his new API console: vintageking.com/blog/just-bl...

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Ramped up my equipment! ❤️❤️❤️😎🫡
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