WAVES CLA-2A Compressor/Limiter

Original price was: $309.00.Current price is: $39.99.

WAVES CLA-2A Compressor/Limiter
WAVES CLA-2A Compressor/Limiter

The CLA-2A compressor/limiter plug-in is a stellar studio tool from Chris Lord-Alge and Waves! You hear Chris Lord-Alge’s work practically anytime you turn on a radio, and now, you can use some of his favorite tools of the trade in your recording studio – complete with many of his personal presets! Based on a mid-’70s electro-optical tube compressor, the CLA-2A works great on all kinds of instruments and vocals.

The CLA-2A compressor/limiter plug-in is a stellar studio tool from Chris Lord-Alge and Waves! You hear Chris Lord-Alge’s work practically anytime you turn on a radio, and now, you can use some of his favorite tools of the trade in your recording studio – complete with many of his personal presets! Based on a mid-’70s electro-optical tube compressor, the CLA-2A works great on all kinds of instruments and vocals.

Wrap Your Tracks in Classic
Silky Smooth Compression

The CLA-2A models what may be the most coveted and popular hardware compressor/limiter ever made. A favorite of studio engineers everywhere, this studio mainstay has graced countless vocal, bass, guitar, and other instrument tracks for over half a century with its alluring, warm sound.

Behind the strikingly simple interface, the original hardware’s optical-based dynamics processing relies on complex circuit interactions. Modeled from studio legend Chris Lord-Alge’s personally favorite hardware unit, CLA-2A perfectly emulates the original’s response and sound.

Legendary Tube Compression,
Modeled to Perfection

Superb Dynamics
Simple Interface

Choose compression or limiting, dial in gain reduction with the Peak reduction knob, add makeup gain with the Gain control—done. Superb dynamics control doesn’t get any simpler, or more effective, than this.


Legendary Attack and Release

The CLA-2A’s design sweetens attacks, yet lets consonants through so that vocal (and instrument) attacks retain their clarity. The release decelerates over time, for a smooth decay that never sounds choppy.


Warmth without Compromise

The CLA-2A is legendary for its warm sound, but it combines that with clarity and definition. Although tracks blend beautifully within a mix, pushing the peak reduction further adds punch and presence.


Added Extras for Flexible Mixing

Apply dynamics control across all frequencies, or just high frequencies to keep treble under control. Use the sidechain to lock compression to other tracks. Choose a totally clean sound, or add authentic-sounding hiss and hum. Dial in the MIX knob for parallel compression—and the TRIM knob for quick level adjustments.


Supervised by Chris Lord-Alge
With His Presets

The CLA-2A models legendary mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge’s favorite hardware unit, perfectly maintained in his studio for optimal performance. Chris supervised the modeling and created plugin presets for vocals, guitar, bass, drums and more, giving you superb starting points for your mixing.


Hear It in Action

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FEATURES

The Legendary Electro-Optical Tube Compressor

Modeled from Chris Lord-Alge’s Personal Vintage Hardware

Natural-Sounding Even with Heavy Compression

Optimum Attack/Release Times Fit Vocals Like a Glove

Tube emulation adds musical, harmonic saturation

Limiter Mode Increases Instrument Sustain

Mix Control for Easy Parallel Compression

Presets by Chris Lord-Alge for Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, More

Trim Control for Quick Level Adjustment

Zero Latency for Both Studio and Live Mixing

Optional Subtle Analog Hiss and Hum for Total Authenticity

Includes Sidechain Frequency Filter

System Requirements

CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter (V14) - System Requirements

Mac:

CPU
Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 / Xeon W 2013 and up / Apple Silicon
See notes regarding Apple Silicon processors

Memory
Minimum: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
16 GB free disk space on the system drive

Operating System
macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14

Screen Resolution
Minimum: 1024x768
Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
USB displays are not supported as the primary display.

V14 plugins require a graphics card that supports ‘Metal’.

Windows:

CPU
Intel Core i5, i7, i9 (all Gen 6 and above)
AMD Ryzen 9
AVX Support required

Memory
Minimum: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
16 GB free disk space on the system drive

Operating System
Windows 10 64 bit
Windows 11

Screen Resolution
Minimum: 1024x768
Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024

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WAVES CLA-2A Compressor/Limiter