Gainlab Audio Dictator Compressor Dual Mono Vari-μ Compressor

The Gainlab Audio Dictator GLA-TC2 is the dual mono version of Gainlab’s acclaimed tube vari-μ compressor, designed in response to user demand for even greater flexibility. While the original Dictator was engineered for highly accurate stereo operation, the GLA-TC2 expands its architecture to allow independent parameter control per channel, making it equally powerful for dual mono, stereo, or linked sidechain operation.

Each channel of the Dictator Dual Mono houses a fully independent vari-μ compressor circuit, built on Gainlab’s traditional vacuum tube design. All controls are implemented with high-precision switches, ensuring matched settings when needed while allowing total separation when desired. This makes it possible to use the Dictator in a wide variety of applications—from subtle master bus compression and transparent leveling to aggressive saturation and creative sound design.

Whether applied to stereo tracks, standalone instruments, or full mixes, the Dictator Dual Mono delivers the unmistakable analog warmth, punch, and character of tube compression. It can serve as a glue compressor, a transient-shaping tool, or even as a pure tube saturator when minimal dynamic control is applied. The result is a versatile, modern dynamics processor that integrates seamlessly into today’s hybrid and analog studios while preserving the depth and richness of classic tube tone.

Key Features

• Dual Mono Vari-μ Design – Two fully independent tube compressors in one unit.

• Vacuum Tube Architecture – Classic tube warmth, punch, and harmonics.

• Independent Parameter Control – Each channel can be set individually for true dual mono operation.

• Stereo & Sidechain Linking – Flexible options for bus processing or creative dynamics shaping.

• Switch-Based Controls – Precision and repeatability across both compressors.

• Versatile Sound Shaping – From smooth bus compression to gritty saturation and transient shaping.

• Modern Workflow Ready – Designed for today’s production needs while retaining vintage character.