VLA-One, free Waves MV2 alternative VST3 for Win/Mac/Linux

[Vatche]

Back in 2024, I did a video on an alternative to Waves MV2 plugin. The MV2 is an upward compressor that works great, especially with vocals. I analysed the MV2’s characteristics along with another plugin named VOLA2 by Sonic Anomaly (long discontinued). Putting the two products together, I came up with VLA-One, Voice Levelling Amplifier – One.

In May 2026, I was finally able to release the VST3 plugin after much time developing and testing. The first release was well-received, even though it only included versions for Windows 10/11 and Linux as VST3. Later, I was able to compile and test under MacOS, and with further code optimisation and GUI updates, VLA-One VST3/AU is now available on all platforms.


VLA-One is the first of many VST3 plugins I plan to release in the future, covering many audio processing projects.

VLA-One is a FREE plugin. It doesn’t require a license or any registration. Simply download (links below), copy the files into the VST3 folder of your system, re-scan your DAW for new plugins and use.

DOWNLOADS:
Windows 10/11: https://studio9.short.gy/vla120win
MacOS 11 and above: https://studio9.short.gy/vla120macos
Linux: https://studio9.short.gy/vla120linux

[Aloysius]

Thank you.

[audiojunkie]

Back in 2024, I did a video on an alternative to Waves MV2 plugin. The MV2 is an upward compressor that works great, especially with vocals. I analysed the MV2’s characteristics along with another plugin named VOLA2 by Sonic Anomaly (long discontinued). Putting the two products together, I came up with VLA-One, Voice Levelling Amplifier – One.

In May 2026, I was finally able to release the VST3 plugin after much time developing and testing. The first release was well-received, even though it only included versions for Windows 10/11 and Linux as VST3. Later, I was able to compile and test under MacOS, and with further code optimisation and GUI updates, VLA-One VST3/AU is now available on all platforms.


VLA-One is the first of many VST3 plugins I plan to release in the future, covering many audio processing projects.

VLA-One is a FREE plugin. It doesn’t require a license or any registration. Simply download (links below), copy the files into the VST3 folder of your system, re-scan your DAW for new plugins and use.

DOWNLOADS:
Windows 10/11: https://studio9.short.gy/vla120win
MacOS 11 and above: https://studio9.short.gy/vla120macos
Linux: https://studio9.short.gy/vla120linux

Oh wow!! Thank you for supporting Linux!!

[enroe]

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In May 2026, I was finally able to release the VST3 plugin after much time developing and testing.
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Thanks, Vatche!

I’m really impressed. The VLA-One is clearly programmed
very efficiently, and the controls are well laid out. The display
at the very bottom is particularly fascinating, as it shows
quite precisely what is happening.

The manual included as a PDF is very clearly laid out —
it’s really well done!

Thanks for everything, Vatche! You are making a significant
contribution to the freeware community (see Free Culture Movement).

[Vatche]

Thanks for the feedback. I truly appreciate it.


Thanks, Vatche!

I’m really impressed. The VLA-One is clearly programmed
very efficiently, and the controls are well laid out. The display
at the very bottom is particularly fascinating, as it shows
quite precisely what is happening.

The manual included as a PDF is very clearly laid out —
it’s really well done!

Thanks for everything, Vatche! You are making a significant
contribution to the freeware community (see Free Culture Movement).
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[MountainKing]

Do we need to login to our own google drive in order to download the plugins? That's at least what I am hinted to ....

Thanks for your work. Looks very interesting