STELLAR 3 - Emulation based on a UREI/TELETRONIX LA-3A

Short Code:STELLAR 3
Type: Solid state
Long Code: US CLASSIC SOLID STATE 3
Original Unit Sampled: UREI/TELETRONIX LA-3A

The LA-3A Leveling Amplifier started life at the 1969 NY AES show and marked the departure from tube design. Its simple control set and the T4 electro-optical attenuator (which is the source of the LA-3A's program dependent compression) led to it being embraced as a studio workhorse. It is still widely used today and remains a favorite of engineers and producers for its unique compression and sonic characteristics.

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The original Teletronix LA-3A Audio Leveler made its debut at the 1969 New York AES show. Marking a departure from the tube design of the LA-2A Leveling Amplifier, the solid-state LA-3A offered a new sound in optical gain reduction, with faster attack and release characteristics that were noticeably different from its predecessor. Immediately embraced as a studio workhorse, the LA-3A is still widely used today. Engineers and producers the world over favor the LA-3A for its unique compression characteristics and sonic signature. Modeled from a unit in UA’s vintage collection, our digital emulation of the LA-3A faithfully captures the hardware’s sound, working magic on vocals, guitars and drums.