The BF-3A is a vintage-style compressor plug-in that is available in AAX, TDM, RTAS, and AudioSuite formats. BF-3A is based on the classic LA-3A that adds a smoothness and sonic texture that makes sounds jump right out of the mix.
Designed and manufactured in the late 1960s, the original LA-3A shares many components in common with the LA-2A compressor. Just like the LA-2A, the heart of the LA-3A is the T4B Electro-Optical Attenuator. This is a device that converts audio to light and back and is largely responsible for the compression character of the unit.
While the LA-2A’s gain comes from a tube amplifier, the LA-3A's gain comes from a solid-state (transistor) amplifier. This gives the LA-3A a solid midrange and more aggressive tone. Other subtle modifications change the behavior of the T4B, causing it to respond differently—particularly in response to percussive material.
The LA-3A is famous for its unique sonic imprint on guitar, piano, vocals and drums. Because it's so easy to control, you'll be getting classic tones in no time with the BF-3A.