Teletronix® LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
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Legendary solid-state electro optical compressor.
The Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces is an authentic emulation of the classic hardware, giving you unique compression character capable of moving sounds right to the front of your speakers.
Now You Can:
Easily shape signals with the definitive solid-state optical compressor
Add energy and harmonics to vocals and acoustic guitars
Make snare drums pop out of the mix
Add grit and texture to bass guitar and soft synths
“The UAD LA-3A plug-in is one of our favorite sound design tools. We use it to destroy reverb tails for interesting atmospheric effects.”
– The Glitch MobCustomer Reviews
M. Kellen
September 3, 2014
Great... but bring on the mkII!!!!
I love the LA-3a, both in hardware and software form. My only real gripe with the UA software is the teeny, tiny GUI and that I can't help but wish for a MKII version since all of the other...
Read MoreP. Jorge
January 28, 2014
simple and fast learning
Surely it misses what MKII versions now can do, making the sound creamier, but just for compression you got the job done fast with simple operation; you learn quickly how to work with it...
Read MoreJ. Peltzer
December 27, 2013
LA-3A "Best vocal compressor!!"
I had the opportunity to A/B this compressor plug against many others and found this to be the best in terms of overall apparent loudness and forwardness in the mix. I set all of the...
Read MoreC. Persaud
December 23, 2013
Very warm compressor...
Great model of a legend! Very impressive the way I can use 24 REAL LA3's at the same time!
Read MoreK. Adams
December 16, 2013
Great Compressor !!!
This little Compressor is a great piece of gear. I know a lot of people love it on drums but it actually sounds good on about anything. I prefer it on vocals along with the Maag EQ4 it...
Read MoreL. Schlegel
December 15, 2013
Great la3a sound!
Great plugin! One of my favorite compressors ever, and this lives up to the classic la3a sound!
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Key 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
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Customer Reviews
Teletronix® LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
View All ReviewsM. Kellen
Great... but bring on the mkII!!!!
I love the LA-3a, both in hardware and software form. My only real gripe with the UA software is the teeny, tiny GUI and that I can't help but wish for a MKII version since all of the other compressors that have been updated are so much better than the original versions.
BRING ON THE MKII!!!P. Jorge
simple and fast learning
Surely it misses what MKII versions now can do, making the sound creamier, but just for compression you got the job done fast with simple operation; you learn quickly how to work with it and it's low DSP usage make you use it a lot across your projects..
J. Peltzer
LA-3A "Best vocal compressor!!"
I had the opportunity to A/B this compressor plug against many others and found this to be the best in terms of overall apparent loudness and forwardness in the mix. I set all of the compressors to operate to the same peak level, this was the one that stood out as being the best sounding within the parameters I had setup on this vocal track. Gets a 4 out of 5 only because I wish the display was a touch larger. The price is unbeatable for what you get with this plug-in, though. Amazing job UA!!!!!
C. Persaud
Very warm compressor...
Great model of a legend! Very impressive the way I can use 24 REAL LA3's at the same time!
K. Adams
Great Compressor !!!
This little Compressor is a great piece of gear. I know a lot of people love it on drums but it actually sounds good on about anything. I prefer it on vocals along with the Maag EQ4 it brings life into them.
KenL. Schlegel
Great la3a sound!
Great plugin! One of my favorite compressors ever, and this lives up to the classic la3a sound!
C. Brubaker
Nice Work
Does a great job with almost anything you throw it on! Highly recommend this one.
A. Giusti
Simple to use with stand out results
You can really make sounds pop out of the mix. I found it great to control my eurorack synths when the sound is totally glitching out.
D. Luchow
Amazing Compressor
brought out the room ambiance and made the drum sound huge. very cool. very pleased with this one. Great work UA. never fail to impress.
M. Bramley
Universal Audio rocks!
If you had to pick one compressor which gives you maximum gain,ultra fast attach & release,enhances anything it touches with an outstanding sound which doesn't take away the character of the original sound & is dead easy to use….this would be it!
The LA-3A…the sound of an LA-2A & 1176 in an easy to use box!
If I could only have the one compressor…this would be it.
Thankfully due to UA's unbelievable armory of classic compressors we are not confined to one, or two great compressors amongst other 'good' ones…like the old days.
Like others's have said…if you have the 1176,LA-2A..you have to add this,no question!
Mark, London.O. Del
Last but not least !
This was the last plug I purchaced thinking i had everything covered. To my surprise it turn out being my fave on snare , percussion, many other instruments. Maybe this should of been my first. This comp, Rocks!!
O. Taylor
Use it on everything
This accurate recreation guarantees to bring any source material you but it on right to the front of your monitors. Great on drums and bass
P. Tavasoly
As easy as a dream
Maybe I purchased this plug-in a little late.
It sounds cool on everything. It feels the gap bethween LA-2A and 1176.
And it is also so light on dsp load making you able to run so many instances.
My recommandation is do not let the price and the date of release fool you.
I did that mistake and resisted buying it for so long.
Now I use it on too many sources and I'm enjoying it even more than FAIRCHILD or even 33609 and SSL G-COMP.
It won't let you down. I'm really planning to buy the hardware version.C. Tuke
Spot on!
This little beaut. is a must have. Makes tracks come alive in the mix. One of the first plug ins I always go to.
S. Staicu
it does exactly what is suposed to do
LA-3A its really a great piece of gear. It does exactly what it is supposed to do and from my point of view that is what great means and above that it is very easy to use. It's in all of my productions. Is true I did not made a comparison test with the LA-3A hardware because I don't own one, but I really don't think that is so important after all. Great job guys!
A. Fragkos
Excellent plugin
I had a real problem compressing a greek instrument called bouzouki.The character of Teletronix® LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler Plug-In helped me solve that.Thanks UA!!!
A. Lein
Wow I'm happy
This is a great workhorse compressor that you can use on anything.
Although everyone talks about bass and drums, (Big giveaway) I'm partial to using them on rappers vocals....
I fell in love with the LA2A and am so stoked to have the LA3A in the tool box now.
They are both part of my "go to" team of compression. So simple, yet so radically effective, beautiful with unspoling character.
If you love the LA2A, then you need this one too. Before anything else.G. Cordovez
Awesome Compressor
I've overlooked this plugin for a while, then i wanted to try it, compare it with the other LA3A plugin from CLA, wow, this was a beast!!!!...very different from the other, more juice on it, on snare brings the sustain in an awesome way, it's really a go to compressor for everything!, just level the gain reduction and compare with raw sounds!...a world of difference!...and it's one of the cheapest on the UAD collection...a must have!
A. Repoli
Teletronix® LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler Plug-In
Very good classical comp/lim at good price.
RegardsJ. Alberto
franki
magnifico compresor . es imprecindible para bateria y guitarras . gracias