Retro STA-Level by Kazrog: The Legendary Tube Compressor, Digitally Perfected

Born from an official partnership with Retro Instruments and meticulously voiced by Phil Moore himself, Retro STA-Level is the definitive digital recreation of one of the most revered tube compressors in recording history. Every nuance of its harmonic saturation, musical attack, and "bigger-than-life" presence has been captured so you can bring that unmistakable analog character straight into your DAW.

Two Iconic Circuits, One Plugin Select the sonic personality that fits your track. Modern Mode faithfully models the Retro Sta-Level Gold Edition, delivering pristine tube warmth with expanded control for contemporary productions. Vintage Modechannels the original Gates Sta-Level hardware, carefully restored and tuned by Moore, offering a punchy midrange focus and rich harmonic texture that instantly transforms sterile recordings into vibrant, living performances.

Vintage Soul, Modern Precision Retro STA-Level bridges classic tone with today's workflow demands. Shape your compressor's behavior with dedicated high- and low-pass sidechain filters, effortlessly blend dry and processed signals using the intuitive mix control, and engage Analog Entropy to introduce subtle, randomized component drift-giving each instance its own organic, hardware-like unpredictability. Jump straight into professional sessions with 100 curated presets from industry veterans like Michael Brauer, Ross Hogarth, and David Kalmuski, with free preset drops added regularly.

Trusted by Top Engineers "I can't imagine a better collaboration than between the greatest manufacturer of analog and tube equipment on the planet, Retro Instruments, and Kazrog, who truly know how to capture the essence of hardware, tubes, and analog signal paths. What they've created is truly impressive-I use this Sta-Level plugin everywhere."
- David Kalmuski, producer/engineer (Shawn Mendes, Justin Bieber, John Legend, Carrie Underwood)

Own It for Life, Run It Efficiently Pay once. Install anywhere. Zero subscriptions, zero iLok dongles, zero hidden fees. Built for real-world sessions, Retro STA-Level runs lean on your CPU and maintains ultra-low latency, making it reliable whether you're tracking, mixing, or mastering.



Full Compatibility & Flexible Pricing Cross-platform ready: macOS 10.13+, Windows 10+, and Linux. Supports VST, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit), and LV2 with a universal binary for seamless performance on both Apple Silicon and Intel. Pairs effortlessly with Pro Tools 12+, Logic Pro, Cubase, Reaper, Studio One, and more. Retail: $49.99 (frequent promotions and multi-plugin bundles available). Test it thoroughly with the fully functional demo version (features occasional silent pauses and disabled preset saving).

More Than Compression-It's Character Retro STA-Level doesn't just control dynamics; it breathes life into them. Whether you're gluing vocals, tightening bass, adding punch to drums, smoothing backing tracks, or polishing a master bus, this plugin delivers the musical dynamics, harmonic richness, and analog authenticity that turn good mixes into unforgettable records.