Universal Audio Teletronix® LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler

Universal Audio Teletronix® LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler｜Classic Audio Leveler Plug-in

Unleash Midrange Punch, Forge Unmistakable Classic Rock Sound

The Teletronix LA-3A is a legendary "secret weapon" in recording studio history, renowned for its unique, aggressive sonic character that powerfully pushes any sound source to the forefront of the mix. As the solid-state transistor version of the classic LA-2A, it perfectly combines the smooth characteristics of optical compression with the fast response of the 1176, creating a truly unique sonic coloration. Through its leading circuit emulation technology, Universal Audio has precisely recreated this Teletronix LA-3A plug-in from its own cherished vintage hardware, allowing you to achieve the hardware's iconic mid-forward tone and powerful dynamic control capabilities in your digital workflow.

This UAD plug-in is more than just a recreation; it also incorporates practical features essential for modern music production. Whether processing drums, electric guitars, bass, or vocals that need to stand out, the LA-3A delivers decisive and powerful compression. It's faster and punchier than the LA-2A, yet retains more of the warm character of optical compression than the 1176, making it an indispensable optical compressor for countless top engineers working on rock and pop instruments. Now, you can easily integrate this classic dynamic control arsenal into your digital audio workstation, infusing your productions with legendary energy and attitude.

Product Features

• Legendary Hardware Precisely Recreated: Crafted by UA's top algorithm team, featuring end-to-end circuit emulation from their cherished golden reference unit, perfectly reproducing every component's subtle nuances and non-linear behavior of the original hardware.
• Unique Solid-State Optical Compression: Combines the smooth characteristics of the T4 optical detection circuit with the clarity and fast response of solid-state amplification, offering faster compression times and a more aggressive midrange coloration than the LA-2A.
• Iconic Midrange Punch: The LA-3A is renowned for its strong mid-forward tone, allowing guitars, drums, bass, and vocals to cut through complex mixes, delivering an "in-your-face" sonic impact.
• Simple and Intuitive Operation: With just two main knobs, Peak Reduction and Gain, you can quickly adjust dynamics and achieve professional-grade level control, allowing you to focus on sound creation rather than tedious parameter settings.
• Modern Plug-in Enhancements: Includes modern features exclusive to the plug-in version, such as a Dry/Wet Mix control for parallel compression and an HF Emphasis Sidechain Filter, significantly enhancing its flexibility in modern mixing.
• Professional Engineer Presets: Built-in presets meticulously crafted by top mixing engineers like Jeff Balding (Taylor Swift), Vance Powell (Jack White), and Richard Chycki (Rush, Dream Theater) help you quickly achieve professional sounds.

Core Features and Modern Enhancements