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Waves CLA-2A Modeled Compressor Plug-in

Compressor/Limiter Plug-in Modeled After Famous Hardware, with Analog Behavior Modeling - Mac/PC AAX Native, AudioSuite, VST, AU
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Vintage Tube Compressor Sound, with Custom Presets by CLA!

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. It's got a smooth response and rich sound, just like the famous hardware it's painstakingly modeled after. And because it's a native plug-in, you can use CLA-2A on as many tracks as your host computer can handle! Sweetwater Sales Engineers agree, the CLA-2A native compressor/limiter plug-in gives you world-class dynamics control at a sweet price.

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Waves CLA-2A Compressor/Limiter Plug-in Bundle Features at a Glance:
  • Model of a classic studio compressor/limiter with the convenience of a plug-in
  • Smooth response makes this an ideal dynamics controller for vocals and acoustic instruments
  • Analog behavior modeling adds to the vintage vibe
  • Features both compressor and limiter modes for multiple applications
  • Up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution
  • Mono and stereo components
The Waves CLA-2A compressor/limiter plug-in brings a legendary producer's tools and settings to your home studio!
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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: Compressor/Limiter
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Full
  • Download/Boxed: Download
  • Bit Depth: 64-bit
  • Format: AAX Native, AudioSuite, VST, AU
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core i7 or higher (M1 support), 8GB RAM minimum
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-core or higher (AVX required), 8GB RAM minimum
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.15.7 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later (21H2), 64-bit
  • Manufacturer Part Number: CLA2ATDM

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Excellent warm tone

Great for vocals and instruments.
by Sweetwater Customer from OH on

Great on drum group or vocal parallel compression

I am very happy with this and the 1176 plug in from waves. Alone or in parallel with the 1176 plug-in, it faithfully does its job to even out a drum or vocal group and bring a mix together
by Sweetwater Customer on
Music background: Engineer and musician

Exactly what I was looking for

Extremely useful - with incredible presets that help with getting started on instruments, vocals and group dynamics! Adds the beef where you need it and gives incredible control. A must have :)
by Kenneth Murray from Boston on

Nice Sparkle

I had been using my old Bombfactory BF-2A for years, but lost it in an upgrade, so I replaced it with this.
I'm so glad I did. It's a more present compressor that feels even more sensitive and transparent, but
still gives that classic LA-2A vibe. Great plugin.
by Morgan on

A MUST HAVE for Vocals

I need to go back and remix all my my old songs with this compressor on the lead vocal. It’s smooths out our vocal so nicely and gives it such a warm, rich sound. Works well on bass and GREAT on acoustic guitars!!
by Dan from Boniface on
Music background: Songwriter, recording, mixing.

Since the early days of DAW software, Waves has been a dominating force in music and audio production. For those of us here at Sweetwater who've been recording since the industry switched over to computer-based studios, it's impossible to imagine sessions without L series Ultramaximizers, MaxxBass, and other staples. Since then, we've been impressed every time Waves has brought top producers such as Jack Joseph Puig and Chris Lord-Alge to Sweetwater to show off their next cutting-edge creations, and Waves is constantly adding new and innovative plug-ins to their catalog. And with cool new gear such as their SoundGrid series, Sweetwater engineers have discovered just how easy it is to use Waves plug-ins live.

See also: Dynamics Plug in , Waves, Waves Dynamics Plug-ins
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