Summit Audio TLA-100A Compressor
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A modern compression classic with a unique tube/solid-state circuit.
The Summit Audio TLA-100A Compressor has been a studio mainstay since its introduction in the 1980s. Its trademark warmth and presence — as well as its intuitive interface and controls — have made this notoriously smooth sounding compressor integral to countless records for nearly three decades.
Developed by Softube, you can now track and mix with an exacting emulation of this modern tube/solid-state classic with the Summit Audio TLA-100A Compressor plug-in for UAD-2 DSP hardware and Apollo interfaces.Now You Can:
Gently smooth-out vocals, bass, and acoustic guitars with an industry-standard compressor
Add glue and cohesion to a drum bus or an entire mix
Easily dial-in parallel compression on a drum bus or mix bus with the plug-in-only Wet/Dry control
Add harmonic richness with the Saturation control
Artfully craft fast transients in guitars, bass, drums, and other challenging sources
Apply the Low Cut Filter to the TLA-100A’s input or detector signal path for perfectly sculpted compression
Customer Reviews
M. Fruet
July 11, 2016
Beautiful Different Compression and Precise Control
The TLA 100 sounds different from most of other analog compressors existing emulations. It can do from an almost subtle and un-flavored compression to a harder and kind-of-distorted one....
Read MoreN. Hemple
January 6, 2015
A Very Handy Compressor!
This comp seems to be overlooked, i love how handy it comes in. Its one of the smoothest for vocals & Bass or Even a lead GTR line. It also tends to help Keyboards/Pianos. This is one...
Read MoreT. Zink
December 7, 2014
Very Smooth
I bought after really loving the sound of a hardware unit in a studio I was working in. This captures that same smooth frequency rounding as the hardware unit. I particularly like what it...
Read MoreJ. Macrae
October 7, 2014
That Summit Feel
This compressor is an absolute darling in the hardware world. UA's plug in version leaves nothing to be desired. . Shut up & mix ! :-)
Read MoreJ. Hollister
September 28, 2014
Excellent compressor!
The TLA-100A is now quite possibly my favorite vocal compressor that runs on my UAD system. It combines the LA-2A's ability to lock in a centered, present vocal sound with more modern /...
Read MoreF. Pilz
September 17, 2014
adds so much warmth to tracks
the summit is not a brutal compressor. it adds a wonderful warmth to - in my case - vocal-tracks. It does a really really good job. Now, please Uaudio do the next consequent step together...
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Key Features
Authenticated by Summit Audio®, the component modeling of the plug-in faithfully captures the sound of the original hardware
Hybrid tube and solid state technology with straightforward easy to use controls
Program dependent attack and release, "Soft Knee" characteristic compressor
Low cut filter assignable to the Input or Detector signal path
Adjustable saturation
Built-in parallel compression
Requires UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card or Apollo Interface, available from authorized dealers worldwide
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Customer Reviews
Summit Audio TLA-100A Compressor
M. Fruet
Beautiful Different Compression and Precise Control
The TLA 100 sounds different from most of other analog compressors existing emulations. It can do from an almost subtle and un-flavored compression to a harder and kind-of-distorted one. The thing I love most is the ability to have plenty of control over each parameter. TLA 100 has some interesting parameters that not all (or a very few) analog emulated digital compressors have. It worth demoing to understand what it can do for you. Is it a must-have? In general, NO. But It can be very helpful when you understand the type of audio source that simply works better with it than would with a classic LA-2A or similar emulations. I'm in love with the plugin, but I don't really know the analog piece, so I'm not comparing it, but using it as it is.
N. Hemple
A Very Handy Compressor!
This comp seems to be overlooked, i love how handy it comes in. Its one of the smoothest for vocals & Bass or Even a lead GTR line. It also tends to help Keyboards/Pianos. This is one of those comps that translates well to the digital domain vs. the LA2A for Example. In Comparison the LA2A lacks the weight and vibe of the Hardware and seems like it wont ever really happen in the digital world with the current technology (Maybe Not To far Away) But this TLA 100 Really doesnt need much vibe to be Extremely Useful on items that there seems to be nothing that really does it as well for a clean opto type digital compressor. Not to mention being able to Parallel or saturate or change the attack and release times without having to go left brain
T. Zink
Very Smooth
I bought after really loving the sound of a hardware unit in a studio I was working in. This captures that same smooth frequency rounding as the hardware unit. I particularly like what it does with a more pure voice. No distortion or audio "stress". Similar to the LA-2A but a little less aggressive sounding (and given that the LA-2A is not super aggressive, that's saying something.)
J. Macrae
That Summit Feel
This compressor is an absolute darling in the hardware world.
UA's plug in version leaves nothing to be desired. .
Shut up & mix !
:-)J. Hollister
Excellent compressor!
The TLA-100A is now quite possibly my favorite vocal compressor that runs on my UAD system. It combines the LA-2A's ability to lock in a centered, present vocal sound with more modern / more versatile features, such as variable attack and release time-constants and a wet-dry knob for easy parallel compression.
For beginners, it has the sort of "set and forget" capability that the LA-2A plugins exhibit, taking vocals with varying levels of volume and timbre and simultaneously leveling their volume while adding a midrange presence that cuts through dense program material. For more advanced users the sidechain can be used to finesse how the compressor treats the frequency spectrum while the time-constants allow modification of how aggressively the compressorF. Pilz
adds so much warmth to tracks
the summit is not a brutal compressor. it adds a wonderful warmth to - in my case - vocal-tracks. It does a really really good job. Now, please Uaudio do the next consequent step together with softube and release the Tubetech CL1B :-)
P. Moshay
Truly addicting & transparent
This is really transparent and smooth on everything I've tried it on so far. I was very surprised how it made my electric guitars come to life with the Harrison EQ in line as well. I'll be using this all the time now.
P. Szymczyk
Not for classic only
Well. I'm using it on every mix...EDM mix in native version. Its great that Softube make plugins for UAD !
J. Orr
I didn't get the memo!
Softube Summit Audio TLA-100A...love it, got it. Softube Maag EQ, love it got! Something wrong with this picture. Ah, the exact plug ins are being sold by Softube. UAD I would rather by your version so that I could use on the front end of the Apollo but I really don't want to spend the money for a plug in twice. Either send me a memo to not purchase what you are planning to release or just make something original!
A. Momsyakov
addicting & transparent
addicting & transparent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A. Momsyakov
addicting & transparent
addicting & transparent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A. Momsyakov
addicting & transparent
addicting & transparent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P. Richan
Summit Audio TLA-100A Compressor
This is very good, almost invisible when used conservatively, in a good way. Not first choice for rock, drums, or more aggressive music; but absolutely gorgeous on strings, horns, the right vibe of vocal - really amazing in the smoothest of compression, and lots of depth and width to the sound. I'd think a must for classical recordings, and a 1st try for anything that needs smooth and transparent treatment.
D. Thierry
Parfait pour mon Mix
Merci UAD
R. Marant
SONIDO SUAVE Y REDONDO!!!
Quise tenerlo desde que vi como All Smith lo utilizaba en el bajo.
Y me sorprendió el sonido suave y redondo que proporciona.
Me alegro de tenerlo en mis herramientas!!
L. Kasprzyk
More versatile than old classics
More versatile than old classic compressors, due to "more-than-two-knobs" design. Also big like for parallel mode. You can mess finding better sounding compressor or try to tweak this one. Both may lead to desired sound
E. Axelrod
Incredibly smooth compressor with a hint of grit!
Vintage soul future control, beautiful! Faggettaboutit.
M. Ivey
Smooth compression and Warm Saturation
After I'd demoed this unit I immediately felt the love and knew it had to be part of my collection. The compression is very smooth even when pushed and just having the audio signal pass through without any compression at all introduces a very subtle warmth to the sound. If you're on the bench with this one, I can assure you it won't disappoint.
R. Jason
A perfect ending to a Townsend Labs mic channel
I loved this thing in its hardware version, and this software is a beautiful rendition. The gain structure is so much easier to manage than the deceptively simple LA2A. Yes, they are different animals, but when used in conjunction with the Vintage models of the TL Sphere, magic happens. Those beautifully modeled mics come to life in a way I hadn't realized was possible. 5 star worthy, and thanks UA for bringing this most versatile piece of gear within the price range of all!
T. Harvey
Killer plugin!!!
Love this compressor on LV’s, BGV’s and Acoustic Guitars!