Slate Digital SD-3A

Cut Quick. Punch Hard

Locks in. Fast.
Whether it’s vocals, guitars, or drums—SD-3A gives you instant control with a sound that’s tight, focused, and musical. Its fast, program-dependent response makes it easy to shape dynamics without overthinking settings or breaking your workflow.

Makes Tracks Pop Instantly
With fast, musical compression and a mid-forward voice, SD-3A adds punch, energy, and movement—without over-processing. Drop it in and feel the lift.

Just the Right Amount of Character
Clean when you want it. Colored when you push it. SD-3A adds shape and attitude without ever sounding overdone—making it perfect for everything from subtle smoothing to aggressive shaping.

Built for Virtual Mix Rack
SD-3A is a compressor with a unique character, making it an excellent addition to the expanding palette of modules available in Virtual Mix Rack. Pair it with your favorite EQs, saturators, and other VMR modules to build a powerful, mix-ready chain in seconds. Tighten vocals, punch up drums, or shape guitars—without jumping between plugins. One Rack. Endless Combinations. Total Control.

FEATURES

• Program-Dependent Precision

• HF / Flat Sidechain Filter

• Optical Meets Solid-State

• Built-In Mix Control

System Requirements:

Versions: macOS 10.15 or later (macOS 11 or later rec.)
Memory: 4 GB
CPU: Intel or Apple Silicon
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX

Windows
Processors: Windows Intel or AMD Processor
Memory: 4 GB
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AAX