Use The 3A as a focused levelling stage on vocals, bass or guitars. Its direct controls make it easy to hear how the amount of compression changes the position of a track in the mix.

A starting point

Set Peak Reduction on a representative passage, compare the two operating modes and adjust Gain. Recheck quieter notes so level control does not hide the musical phrasing.

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Mac formats: AU · VST3 · AAX Native
Windows formats: VST3 · AAX Native
DSP edition: AAX DSP for compatible Pro Tools HDX systems; Native formats included.

Native and DSP + Native

The 3A

Control vocal and instrument level with optical-style compression, Peak Reduction, Gain and compression or limiting modes.

Native: AU, VST3 and AAX Native. DSP edition includes Native formats and AAX DSP for Pro Tools HDX.

Install and update through https://lydtrold.com/installer. Activate with the licence from your receipt, select the plug-in and install with your DAW closed.

Included in the corresponding Complete Native / Complete DSP editions.

Universal 2 plug-in: Intel from macOS 10.15 and Apple silicon from macOS 11. The public Mac installer requires macOS 12 or later.

Use Lydtrold Installer for macOS or Windows. Native includes AU on Mac, VST3 and AAX Native. DSP + Native adds AAX DSP for compatible Pro Tools HDX systems.

Try the full plug-in for 14 days, or activate an individual licence or Complete Bundle.

Native price: €9 intro (2026) · €19 from 2027
DSP + Native price: €19 intro (2026) · €39 from 2027
Collection access: Included in Complete Bundle for your edition
Activations: Up to three computers

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