Klark Teknik KT-2A vs ART PRO VLA II

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[ZedMartyProduction]

What do you think about those 2 units? I have to say I actually like them both! The Klark Teknik KT-2A is my go-to vocal compressor and the ART Pro VLA II is currently on my instrument group. Overall I think the 2A saturates a bit more, whereas the VLA is a brighter and cleaner sounding comp.

[davidevans]

Another great example of why you should own an ART Pro VLA II. I own tje original and the VLA II and ever since I first ran a signal through the VLA I was hooked at what it did to my signal. Like a whole other dimension. This has to be one of the best sounding cost-effective Leveling Amplifiers on planet earth. So glad I own mine and use it in my Mastering chain. It is the glue and texture that never dissapoints me even if used to pass signal at low compression settings. It always adds something unquantifiable to the finished product. Thanks for sharing...

[SHUTUPANDRECORD]

Nice video, thanks. Two different animals, both cool. Picking one over the other as "better" is misinformed kids. Bigger issue: Wish there was a dry track in each example to be able to have that comparison as well.

[aleksamrkela]

The VLA II wins by a long shot. While it wouldn't be my first choice for material with lots of low end, I find that its low end stays more focused and heavier than on the Klark. The Klark... just neuters everything it touches. Making tube gear that sounds good costs money, and you simply can't get around that fact.

[DanMarcelino]

Love both, but the attack is set too fast to compare correctly.. it’s misleading. They would sound closer if the attack on the ART was slower.. that’s why LA-2A’s (and their clones) sound so damn good, they preserve the transients👍🏼

[MajorGRecording]

Who sounded better?: ART on drums, Klark on Bass, ART on acoustic guitar, either on vocals would work depends on the mix (I liked the ART better standing alone)
There is a definite tone difference, the ART is darker and clear, and the Klark is brighter and slightly saturated.

[iamcookbook]

would be interesting to see these upgraded with new tubes and new opto module in the KT-2A and then see how they sound

the upgraded tubes can change the sound a lot and open it up and make it more musical sounding, especially the VLA

[Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

The ART holds its own and does it damn well!

[cristian-marius-albu]

I own KT76 and KT2A. I use them on the vocal chain. First KT76 with slow attack and fastest release and after send to LA2A to level slightly some remaining peaks. The result is incredible.
Depending on singer sometimes no need of de-esser, everything is smooth. Add some EQ-s, reverb, delay and youre done.

[fitzjameswood]

Great comparison. Great video. I have to say I like both they sound very similar to my ears. Compressors compress with either more flavour or less not really better or worse anyway so you don't need to spend thousands to get great gear these days.

[treeproduction]

I got 4 of the arts.. and three of the 2a ..I have no complaints and neither do any of the artist's..

[caseykreines]

I think overall I prefer the KT-2A but I think it depends on the project. The Art felt a little more edgy and jagged whereas the KT-2A felt smooth and warm. The only source where I think I would almost never use the Art over the KT-2A is on vocals. I LOVE LA-2A style compression on vocals!

[richardpenrose]

I think both sound nice. The KT-2a saturates a little more and the VLA-II sounds cleaner. I have both the KT-2a and KT-76 here and the KT-76 is also a clean sounding compressor and is a nice contrast to the KT-2a.

[snippletrap]

ART has more depth and detail. The KT is grainier and 2D, in a good way. Listen to the 80-200 hz area on the acoustic guitar -- very nice how the KT cleans that up, like a face lift. I preferred the ART on drums and the KT on most of the other tracks. Really they're cheap enough you could have both.

[AtTheSourceStudios]

Both sound great tbh. 2A more colored sound and VLA more lively while compressed. I personally own both and love them :)
VLA on mix bus or guitars is best.
KT2A on vocals or bass is best.

[garyshirinian]

Thx from the video however, why is not being demonstrated as dry first and then introduce the compressors one by one, to see the fair comparison. Also to see the warmth and character of the units.
Thx .

[blazersaint]

KT sounds more La2aish. ART sounds good but more transparent and forward/beefy sounding.

[ProducerRealz]

KT-2A sound like a real tube compressor and the VLA is thinner sounding and a little dull by comparison. If you'd upgrade the KT-2A's T4 opto cell and the tubes you'll get an amazing sounding LA2A copy with it's own character

[dannyprecysroadtoforever]

The original ART Pro VLA would fair better on vocals against both of these due to it's insanely good auto attack and release.

[DynamicRockers]

I liked the KT much better. The sustain is smoother and it gives an extra something to to the source. I was interested in this ART compressor. I prefer the KT. Thanks for the review