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Post by Ward on Feb 16, 2016 9:06:53 GMT -6
Ive had this for a couple of weeks and I like it, or at least the idea of it. First time hearing a LA3A type compression and I love what it does...makes me want a Serpent Audio one or an original. The only things that I dislike are...the top seems a little sharp and a loss of all transient info. Probably put in a kenetek and better components. Are you referring to the Mohog or Gap?
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Post by RicFoxx on Feb 16, 2016 10:41:35 GMT -6
Gap sorry ward
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Post by ragan on Feb 16, 2016 10:48:05 GMT -6
You should be sorry! Ward is NOT gonna like that.
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Post by Ward on Feb 16, 2016 10:54:21 GMT -6
You should be sorry! Ward is NOT gonna like that. BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! I Clicked the like thumbs-up just to spite you, ragan. LOL But I was really hoping someone here would have had some experience with the MO3a by now.
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LA3a Gap
Feb 16, 2016 10:59:02 GMT -6
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Post by ragan on Feb 16, 2016 10:59:02 GMT -6
You should be sorry! Ward is NOT gonna like that. BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! I Clicked the like thumbs-up just to spite you, ragan. LOL But I was really hoping someone here would have had some experience with the MO3a by now. Ha. I thought about getting one of Brandon's but it wasn't really in the budget. I had one of his 1176s for some time though and it was great.
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LA3a Gap
Feb 16, 2016 12:55:54 GMT -6
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Post by deehope on Feb 16, 2016 12:55:54 GMT -6
This would have to be a, "like it as is" box imo. By time you add the components in to upgrade it you'Re looking at around the same price as a sa3a no? And if you have the know how to do the mods to begin with ,its cheaper to go with a jml la500 or sa3a kit.
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Post by ragan on Feb 16, 2016 22:42:18 GMT -6
Used mine on a couple more things tonight. I really like it.
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Post by cowboycoalminer on Feb 16, 2016 23:44:22 GMT -6
There's nothing wrong with this compressor. It may not sound like an La3a but I don't care. It compresses great and sounds fine. I'll use it to win my next Grammy since I'm always in contention anyway.
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Post by sozocaps on Feb 17, 2016 14:33:57 GMT -6
I LOVE it... it'z FAT !
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Post by matt on Feb 22, 2016 7:41:11 GMT -6
Used my new GAP COMP-3A on bass DI Saturday night and the results are most excellent. My recording chain for bass is now:
Zod ID DI > COMP-3A > Heritage 2264jr (as a comp) > Apogee Symphony
My bassist loves it so much we are going to re-record a bunch of his parts. The 3A shapes his DI signal in a way that is very pleasing: even when the needle is barely moving, the 3a manages the response of his J Bass in a way that balances his performance (signal level and tone are both improved). It's a beautiful thing.
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Post by cowboycoalminer on Feb 22, 2016 19:47:30 GMT -6
It is most excellent on bass. That's what its best at. Sets a perfect eq curve for bass it seems.
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Post by channelcat on Feb 23, 2016 18:55:52 GMT -6
How's it on el gtr? I'd love to pick up 4 of these to cover gtrs.
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Post by sozocaps on Feb 23, 2016 19:41:31 GMT -6
Great on funk guitar/ mid gain sounds brings out the upper mids PERFECT. Heavy guitars I do not compress. Acoustic I am waiting for the WA-2A
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Post by Martin John Butler on Feb 23, 2016 19:55:23 GMT -6
I've heard about how some producers swear by the LA3A. I know it was used on Adele's 2nd album. I jumped from page 1 to 6, but from what I heard on page 1, I really wasn't lovin' it. It seemed to thin things out.
I'd love to hear it on vocals if you can Ragan, perhaps that's where the LA3A shines?
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Post by ragan on Feb 23, 2016 20:16:36 GMT -6
I've heard about how some producers swear by the LA3A. I know it was used on Adele's 2nd album. I jumped from page 1 to 6, but from what I heard on page 1, I really wasn't lovin' it. It seemed to thin things out. I'd love to hear it on vocals if you can Ragan, perhaps that's where the LA3A shines? It definitely does not thin things out. Some might even find it emphasizes too much low mid. I love it. It puts things on lock down. I'll do some vocal samples if I get a chance.
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Post by Martin John Butler on Feb 23, 2016 21:31:39 GMT -6
Looking forward to it.
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Post by Johnkenn on Feb 23, 2016 22:55:05 GMT -6
How much are vintage LA3A's these days?
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Post by Johnkenn on Feb 23, 2016 22:59:12 GMT -6
Interesting. Didn't know UA no longer makes the LA3A reissue.
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Post by RicFoxx on Feb 24, 2016 5:46:32 GMT -6
I've heard about how some producers swear by the LA3A. I know it was used on Adele's 2nd album. I jumped from page 1 to 6, but from what I heard on page 1, I really wasn't lovin' it. It seemed to thin things out. I'd love to hear it on vocals if you can Ragan, perhaps that's where the LA3A shines? It definitely does not thin things out. Some might even find it emphasizes too much low mid. I love it. It puts things on lock down. I'll do some vocal samples if I get a chance. It definitely does not thin things out for me either the only negative on the unit for me is that it has a barely audible fizz way up high. Other than that I can say this is one my favorite compressors...especially on bass.
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Post by sozocaps on Feb 24, 2016 13:58:55 GMT -6
Thats the LA3A thing... Thick low mids bright airy top... awesome stuff...
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Post by ragan on May 26, 2016 22:30:35 GMT -6
Here's some drum rooms with the COMP-3a doing about 10 db or so.
https%3A//soundcloud.com/fir_out/comp-3a-drum-rooms
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Post by popmann on May 26, 2016 22:44:24 GMT -6
How much are vintage LA3A's these days? How much you want to give? When I looked, they were fetching 2000-2400 on FleaBay....more from VK and such where they'll be recap'd and such. But, there are NONE on Reverb.com. Just some clones.
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Post by Ward on May 27, 2016 3:11:58 GMT -6
How much are vintage LA3A's these days? How much you want to give? When I looked, they were fetching 2000-2400 on FleaBay....more from VK and such where they'll be recap'd and such. But, there are NONE on Reverb.com. Just some clones. You can find them for $1300 to $1500 occasionally.
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Post by kilroyrock on May 27, 2016 5:24:02 GMT -6
that line tranny is probably the same one as in the pre73 - anyone uh..lookin to mod one and upgrade those trannies and do a shootout?
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Post by drbill on May 27, 2016 10:26:02 GMT -6
IMO - just forget the originals or the gaps and get yourself a pair of SA3a's. The closest you will find to a well maintained 3a. A bargain....
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