Smooth, classic opto compression for vocals, bass and mix bus. Apogee Opto-3A is an optical compressor/limiter plug-in that reproduces the reactive compression of the modelled hardware, with extra controls.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Vocal producers, bass players, mix engineers and podcasters.
Specifications
| Type | Optical compressor / limiter plug-in |
|---|---|
| Plug-in formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| macOS | 10.14.6 or higher (Apple silicon compatible) |
| Windows | 10 or higher |
| DAWs | All major DAWs |
| Licensing | PACE iLok account |
| Compatibility | macOS 10.14.6+, Windows 10+ |
Good to know
- Needs a free PACE iLok account for licensing.
- With an Apogee Element Series or Ensemble Thunderbolt interface it can also run on the interface DSP with DualPath Monitoring for near-zero latency recording.
- This is software – you receive a licence to download and activate.
FAQ
Do I need Apogee hardware?
No. It runs in your DAW; Element and Ensemble owners can also run it on the interface DSP.




















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