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WAVES CLA-3A Compressor/Limiter

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

WAVES CLA-3A Compressor/Limiter

WAVES CLA-3A Compressor/Limiter

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.

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.

Description
System Requirements

Bring Instruments Up Front with
Tight, Transparent Compression

The CLA-3A combines solid-state circuitry’s fast attack with the gentle release of optical-based compression. A favorite on guitar, bass, and drums, the CLA-3A models the tight, punchy compression effect that played an important role in high-end studios of the 1970s.

Without the coloration of tubes, and only a slight hint of harmonic distortion, the CLA-3A handles high-level transients and pushes out punch—especially with midrange instruments.

70s Solid-State Compression that
Excels for Bass, Drums, Guitars

Compression with an Edge

Sometimes you don’t want smooth and warm compression—but tight, clean, and responsive dynamics control. Whether for drums or rock vocals, the CLA-3A gives the compression you need, for the attitude you want.

Super Speedy Setup

Save time: with two main controls and one switch, the minimalist—yet highly effective—user interface makes it easy to dial in the desired settings, and keep your creativity flowing.

Solid-State, and Rock-Solid

Rock wants a responsive, big sound, and the CLA-3A’s solid-state design is a perfect match for music that requires transparent compression—even when you’re slamming peak reduction hard.

Beyond the Basics

Keep the sound clean, or add subtle noise and hum. Use the sidechain input to lock the CLA-3A’s compression to other tracks, and tame harshness by choosing whether the compression favors high frequencies. The added Mix control allows easy parallel compression, and the added Trim lets you adjust levels quickly.

Chris Lord-Alge’s Personal Presets

The CLA-3A is an exact model of Chris Lord-Alge’s original hardware version, from his personal collection. It includes his favorite custom presets for the CLA-3A, based on what he’s used for mixing Foo Fighters, Green Day, and Bruce Springsteen.

Hear It in Action

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FEATURES

Transparent Sound Quality, Even with Significant Compression

Solid-State Design Responds Superbly to Transients

Choose Limiter Mode to Increase Instrument Sustain

Perfect for Bass, Overhead Drum Mics, Keyboards, Guitar

Modeled from Studio Legend Chris Lord-Alge’s Personal Favorite Unit

Includes Custom Presets by Chris Lord-Alge

Mix Control for Easy Parallel Compression

For Extra Authenticity, Optionally Add Subtle Hiss and Hum

Trim Control for Quick Level Adjustment

Zero Latency for Mixing Both in The Studio and Live

System Requirements

CLA-3A 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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