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
S. Göddel
October 11, 2021
Good!
For me as a beginner easy to use on my vocal tracks. I like it.
Read MoreD. van Haarlem
July 13, 2021
Smooth leveling compression!
This one is so good. I never gave it a listen before, but when you want a cleaner style LA2A on vocals, this is the one to go for! You get a little bit of tube thickness and icing as well....
Read MoreC. Uquillas
July 1, 2021
Great Plugin
Tiene un comportamiento extraño pero muy musical, me encanta con las guitarras elèctricas como que da màs peso en la zona baja
Read MoreD. East
April 26, 2021
Clean and Smooth
I don't have the analog version to compare this to, but this offers very "clean" compression with a slight bit of warmth that I prefer, but not overpowering that it gets muddy....
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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
S. Göddel
Good!
For me as a beginner easy to use on my vocal tracks. I like it.
D. van Haarlem
Smooth leveling compression!
This one is so good. I never gave it a listen before, but when you want a cleaner style LA2A on vocals, this is the one to go for! You get a little bit of tube thickness and icing as well.
C. Uquillas
Great Plugin
Tiene un comportamiento extraño pero muy musical, me encanta con las guitarras elèctricas como que da màs peso en la zona baja
M. Reeves
Works very well
I like it. Good on guitar
D. East
Clean and Smooth
I don't have the analog version to compare this to, but this offers very "clean" compression with a slight bit of warmth that I prefer, but not overpowering that it gets muddy.
E. Jegu
Summit Audio TLA100A Compressor
Good to go !
n. binns
Versatile and Useful
Really versatile piece of software. Can add rich warmth and body or mess it up a little. all while leveling material. A different feel and sidechain sound great.
c. Hwang
it compresses really cleanly.
No matter vocals or instruments, it compresses really cleanly. I really like it.
S. May
Simple great sound
Just like the real thing works great.
UAD User
Summit Audio TLA-100A Compressor
I used this compressor on guitar and backup vocals and enjoyed the sound. It's a great tool to have.
V. Stilu
Solid
I had to add this one to my other compressors because it’s different, more subtle. I can use it to tame a sound pretty good and put some saturation on it without wasting my time on other plugins. Love it.
D. Good
Transparent Compression
This is a great tool to use on multiple sources. You can really push it without getting a nasty sound. Worth every dollar. Works in all generes
C. Bower
Simple to use, works great
This compressor is so easy to use, a novice can use it effectively. I used it on my lead vocals and I hit it hard while tracking. Works great. Good price.
D. Hill
Summit compressor
Honestly ...I cant complain ..this thing works nice ..I'm using it on back up vocals. Thanks.
More plugin at this price range pleaseC. Wieszczek
Nice
A different choice vs other UAD offerings. Smooth & transparent when needed
R. Kaczynski
The Summit is The Summit!
I have several compression plugins from UAD and I never really though about the TLA-100A(How silly of me!). I demo'ed it recently because I was desperately looking for a compressor that would work well with a muted Jazz Trumpet. To my great surprise I got what I wanted immediately with the TLA-100A. On this same production the Electric Guitar was difficult so enter the TLA-100A again. The Tube Saturation and Parallel compression features are very useful. This plugin made the difference even when compared to the Fairchild, dBX, LA2, LA3 and so on. I just found something that did the trick for my Old School Jazz Trio production. Thanks to Summit, and thank you UAD. I must say I have never had the pleasure of using the original Summit TA-100A so I can't even begin to compare the Plugin to the Real Thing, but I am very pleased with the Plugin.
G. Ramsey
G. Ramsey
it's one of the easiest compressors to use, allowing the focus to remain on the performance.
T. Lockett
Smooth
This is IMO the best level period, it takes nothing away from the source input, and it is very transparent, BUT, if. you want to do some overdrive it can do that as well, I have all the UAD 1176, LA-2A's, and Fairchild, but this is my favorite
B. Walker
My new favourite compressor!
I am using this extensively on my recent big band project (mixing). Works well on brass bus, drums, piano and stereo mix. The compression is easy to setup and I like the options for saturation and parallel compression (using the mix setting).
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.