The Legendary Solid-State Leveler
Ultra-Fast Optical Compression with Transformer Drive & Modern Workflow

LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler faithfully recreates the punchy, aggressive character of the 1970s solid-state successor to the LA-2A. UA's circuit-accurate modeling captures every detail of the original's T4B opto-cell and output transformer, delivering faster response times than its tube predecessor. The plugin features the LA-3A's signature hard-knee compression with transformer saturation that adds weight to vocals and bite to guitars. With near-zero latency processing through UAD hardware and authentic VU metering, it's ideal for tracking punchy drums, aggressive vocals, or adding presence to mix buses.
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Get the Unique Tone of The Definitive Solid-State Optical Compressor
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Add Energy and Harmonics to Vocals and Acoustic Guitars
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Inject Grit and Texture to Bass Guitar and Soft Synths
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Punch up Your Drums Using the Hf Emphasis Sidechain Filter and Parallel Dry/Wet Mix
TAKE A LISTEN
PRODUCT SUMMARY
- Core Technology:
T4B Opto-Cell emulation with ultra-fast response
Output Transformer saturation modeling - Signature Sound:
Hard-Knee compression for aggressive control
Faster Response than LA-2A (ideal for transients) - Workflow:
VU Metering with Gain Reduction display
UAD DSP processing for near-zero latency - Authenticity:
Component-level modeling of vintage units
Used on classic rock/pop recordings
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Formats :
VST3, AU and AAX
Operating System :
Mac OS 10.7 and up (including Native M1 Compatibility)
PC Windows 7 and up
DAWs :
Works with All major DAWs
including Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Studio One, Bitwig, Reaper, Reason etc.
Important note:
UAD plugins do not work in Apple's Garageband DAW
Now Compatible with Any Soundcard on Mac and PC
