Waves CLA Classic Compressors
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Description
Chris Lord-Alge’s big, aggressive mixes squeeze every ounce of power out of his compressors. Whether he chooses the CLA-2A’s sweet smoothness, the CLA-3A’s transparency, or the lightning-fast CLA-76 (blue or black), these classic processors provide the quality sound he demands.
Modeled from CLA’s personal collection of expertly maintained “golden” units, these outstanding plugins let you mix with the sound that has powered hits from Grandmaster Flash to Green Day.
Go-To Analog Compression for Vocals and Beyond
Renowned for wrapping vocals with silky-smooth compression, the CLA-2A is also a favorite for bass, guitar, and many other instruments, thanks to tube warmth, a sweet attack, and decays that are never choppy.
The Solid Sound of the 70s
The CLA-3A models the tight, punchy dynamics effects used for drums, bass, and guitar in high-end 70s studios. It combines solid-state circuitry’s fast attack with the gentle release of optical-based compression/limiting.
Rock Royalty’s Choice for Drums
For drums, the CLA-76’s tight compression from program-dependent attack/release times, and the incendiary “all-button” mode, are unparalleled. Then, add harmonic distortion, for a muscular sound that erupts with power.
Double Your 1176 Options
Two of CLA’s favorite versions, “blue” and “black,” have different gain stages, time constants, and harmonic distortion. But both have the lightning speed needed to handle transients with speed and accuracy.
Added Mix Knobs for Parallel Compression, and More
You won’t spend hours tweaking the settings with any of these compressors. They’re truly plug-and-play, dial up the sound you want in seconds, including easy parallel compression with the added Mix control, and quick level adjustments with the added Trim control.
A Rich Collection of Presets
The collection includes presets based on CLA’s work with Foo Fighters, Green Day, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Keith Urban, and more, as well as presets from superstar producers and engineers like Greg Wells.