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).
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
The sweet sweet magic of THAT sound!! Come on people!!
Could not be more stoked with the before and after of dropping this plugin on my drums, guitars, keys, vocals, everything.
S
Shual Trazos
Perfect!
Me encanta le da un toque cruch que mola mil..!
D
Donny Audio
What I was looking for!
My new mandatory drum bus stank machine😤!
BEAST
J
Janiverse
Powerful
This thing can do a lot—or not—depending on how you set it up. But its flexibility compared to the hardware version is undeniable. Safari Pedals have nailed that analog vibe in all their virtual gear, and this one’s no exception. In fact, it’s exceptional!
