Standard Audio Level-Or

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 tone control.
• Input & Output Control - Push it hard or dial it back.
• 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 original hardware company, it’s more than a clone. It’s a love letter to distortion, compression, and character.

Key Features

• Official Standard Audio Collaboration
• Mk1 & Mk2 Modes
• Analog Crunch Control
• Tone Knob with Pre/Post Toggle
• Input / Output Gain
• Metering & Blend

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