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
R. Kaczynski
November 1, 2019
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...
Read MoreG. Ramsey
October 30, 2019
G. Ramsey
it's one of the easiest compressors to use, allowing the focus to remain on the performance.
Read MoreT. Lockett
October 23, 2019
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...
Read MoreB. Walker
July 22, 2019
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...
Read MoreP. Richan
March 13, 2019
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...
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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
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.
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!
P. Kostov
GRANDE!
This compressor is a gamechanging factor! I use it for blending natural vocals with the parallel compression and on the whole mix - again with parallel compression - OUTSTANDING! It's the necessary glue blender for my mixes!
d. allen jr
Great product
Nice warm sound..i love the wet n dry mix nob..nice job uad
M. Tremblay
Smooth, beautiful different color.
This compressor is smooth as honey and it brings beautiful color to the sound.
U. Fischer
Great
Great
j. carmo
Very good with character...
For mixing voices, bass, guitars, and even in paralel for busses, it's a good choice... Very warm when hit hard, but with very good definition...
a. witkowski
great!!!
great!!!
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.
R. Schulze
Easy to use compressor
I used the plugin to record a acoustic guitar with the Apollo Twin. Easy to set up and it gives a smooth compression keeping the tone of the guitar. Really good :-)