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Overview

Teletronix® LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler Plug-In

Signature Solid State Electro-Optical Compressor In Powered Plug-In Format

The LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler made its debut at the 1969 NY AES show, and marked the departure from the tube design of the Teletronix LA-2A. The LA-3A incorporated components and design concepts from the Putnam-designed 1176LN Limiting Amplifier, giving the LA-3A its own distinctive sound. This plug-in provides the same unique compression character and solid mid-range — capable of moving sounds right to the front of your speakers — that make its analog counterpart a favorite among audio professionals everywhere.

Immediately embraced as a studio workhorse, the LA-3A is still widely used today. Engineers and producers the world over favor the LA-3A for its unique compression characteristics and sonic signature. Modeled from a unit in UA’s vintage collection, our digital emulation of the LA-3A faithfully captures the hardware’s sound, working magic on vocals, guitars and drums.

$149.00

Features & Specs

Teletronix® LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler Plug-In

Features:

  • Definitive solid-state optical compressor
  • Modeled from a “golden” unit in UA’s collection
  • Gain and Peak Reduction controls
  • Metering & Power switch
  • Front panel Limit/Compress switch
  • 1.5ms or less attack time
  • 0.06 seconds for 50% release
  • Requires a UAD-1 or UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card available from authorized dealers worldwide.

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Reviews / Ratings

Reviews

  • Vance Powell

    (The Raconteurs)

    "The 1073, 1176, LA-2A, LA-3A, 33609, the RE-201, the Dimension D, and the CE-1 [plug-ins]. I couldn't live without 'em"

    03/2009

    Eli Crews

    (Electronic Musician)

    "If you don’t already own a UAD system, UA is definitely making it harder to resist with each top-notch plug."

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    12/2007

    Computer Music

    (Computer Music UK)

    "With plug-ins like this [the LA-3A], the UAD platform is looking tastier all the time."

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    09/2007

    Geoff Sanoff

    (Pro Sound News)

    “The LA-3A [plug-in] pumps well, gives the drums a nice, propulsive energy, maintains sonic detail & more low-mid weight."

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    07/2007

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    by Joel Carlo(Saturday 19 November, 2011)

    Considering how complicated most compressor plugins are in this day and age, there's something to be said about a plugin that is dead simple to use and gives you not just great results, but EXACT results each and every time you use it. This is the reason why so many people rave about this compressor … Read more

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    by Robin Stubbe(Thursday 13 October, 2011)

    The La-3a is really easy to use. It's great on so many things, like Bass and synths, strings, brass and so on. It has a nice round, warm sound. It doesn't destroy your sound, even with the gain and or peak reduction fully opened. I would recommend this gem to everyone who has need for an easy to u … Read more

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    by Ryan Hubener(Thursday 21 July, 2011)

    Surely the most impressive of the UAD collection., this little plugin adds punch and aggression to your tracks. I have found it works particularly well on electronic synthesizers. It will clean up the track while adding a vibrant analog buzz that you hear even after the music has stopped … Read more

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    by Robert Pollei(Thursday 30 June, 2011)

    the most versatile and easy to use compressor, gives control and overview about the possible loudness of nearly every material … Read more

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    by Fabien Longeot(Friday 24 June, 2011)

    Sounds really good on bass, quite easy to set. Sounds ok even with "extreme settings". Love it! … Read more

Artists
  • The Glitch Mob

    UA sits down with edIT, Boreta, and Ooah of The Glitch Mob to hear about their latest release, their life on the road. and their studio workflow with UAD Plug-Ins. Read more

    Fab Dupont

    Fab Dupont, aka FabulousFab, has been playing, writing, producing, and mixing music on stages and in studios all over the world. Read more

    Ed Cherney

    GRAMMY® and TEC award-winning producer/engineer Ed Cherney is one of funniest people you could ever meet. He’s also one of the most talented. Read more

  • Vance Powell

    Vance Powell accepted the GRAMMY® award for The Raconteurs album, Consolers of the Lonely. Read more

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