Safari Pedals Standard Audio Level-Or

Cult Classic 500 series now in plugin format

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.

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.

System Requirements

Mac
• OS: Mac OS X 10.15+ (11+ recommended)
• CPU: 1 GHz Intel Dual Core or AMD equivalent
• RAM: 4
• Formats: VST-3, AU, AAX


Windows
• OS: 8 & Above
• CPU: 1 GHz Intel Dual Core or AMD equivalent
• RAM: 4
• Formats: VST-3, AAX