Level-Or is a fierce character compressor/limiter based on the cult-classic 500 series hardware unit by Standard Audio. Rebuilt with Safari Pedals’ lush interface and extra tone shaping tools, it’s a beast of a plugin—perfect for smashing drums, vocals, or any sound that needs a punch in the face (in a good way).
Legendary Hardware. Now in the Box.
This isn’t your everyday transparent compressor. Level-Or Mk2 brings attitude to your tracks with aggressive gain reduction, crunchy saturation, and a unique sonic signature that made the original a secret weapon for top engineers.
Two Modes. Infinite Energy.
Switch between the beloved Mk1 and Mk2 flavors, each with their own distinct punch and grit. Whether you're after gritty lo-fi or explosive high-energy dynamics, Level-Or Mk2 delivers.
Mk1 – Original vintage-flavored crunch, raw and nasty.
Mk2 – Extended range, improved fidelity, more surgical control.
Extra Safari Sauce
Pre/Post Tone Shaper – Sculpt your transients or shape the body with the versatile tone control.
Input & Output Control – Push it hard or dial it back. You’re in control of the chaos.
Crunch, Slow, Fast Modes – Choose your flavor of dynamic punishment.
VU Metering – Visual feedback to match the madness.
Blend & Oversampling – Modern touches for hybrid workflows.
Why Choose Level-Or?
If you’re chasing *THAT* drum sound, trying to wake up a sleepy vocal, or want a tone destroyer on your bus—this is your plugin. Built in collaboration with the real-deal hardware company, this is more than a clone. It’s a love letter to distortion, compression, and character.
Key Features
Official Standard Audio Collab – True to the 500-series original.
Mk1 & Mk2 Modes – Dual sonic signatures in one beast.
Analog Crunch Control – From subtle drive to full-on slam.
Tone Knob with Pre/Post Toggle – Color your signal just right.
Input/Output Gain – Perfect gain staging for any source.
Metering & Blend – Slam it and still stay in control.
Plugin Requirements
MacOS: VST3, AU, AAX | Windows 64-bit: VST3, AAX
Processor: 1 GHz Intel Dual Core or AMD equivalent
RAM: 4GB minimum (8GB recommended)
OS: Mac OS X 10.15+ / Windows 8 & Above
NOTE: Keys work for MAC too.
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