HoRNet HA2A

HoRNet HA2A 1.1.2 is available, this update is free for owners of our opto compressor plugin and includes:

• Fixed plugin not being correctly initialised in Logic on Apple Silicon

Bring a classic into the 21st century

HoRNet HA2A is a meticulous recreation of a renowned opto compressor, built with tubes, transformers, and a unique combination of a photoresistor and electroluminescent panel.

We took inspiration from a real unit found in the studio of our friend Flavio, aka TheBuildzer. By measuring the unit’s response, transfer function, and attack and release behavior, we captured every detail and incorporated it into this new plugin. This effort not only enhances the OPTO model in Multicomp Plus MK2 but also faithfully replicates the sound of this historic compressor.

A classic opto compressor brought into the 21st century

While recreating the original compressor’s sound, down to the tubes and transformers, we also brought it into the 21st century. We added several modern features, including input and output VU meters, auto input gain with a target level of up to 6VU, and a button that links input and output, allowing you to compress without constant adjustments. Additionally, the plugin includes automatic makeup gain, an automatic compression setting with peak reduction targeting, separate dry and wet controls for parallel compression, and mode selection (stereo, dual mono, mid, or side). A bypass button, integrated within the analog emulation, lets you use the plugin as a tube saturator if desired.

To make the unit sound even more authentic, we included our analog emulation technology, which simulates the input transformer, tube amplifier, and output transformer. For those who prefer a clean, modern sound, the analog emulation can easily be disabled.

Ensuring the highest possible quality, we integrated intelligent oversampling into the algorithm. The oversampling amount automatically adjusts based on your sample rate, as long as it’s lower than 192KHz.

The user interface is entirely vectorial and hardware-accelerated, utilizing OpenGL or Metal. It’s fully resizable, ensuring it looks great on any monitor or screen size.