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Waves CLA Epic Delays & Reverbs Plug-in

Delay/Reverb Plug-in with 4 Delays, 4 Reverbs, Modulation, and 350+ Presets - Mac/PC VST2, VST3, AU, AAX Native
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Next-level Reverbs and Delays by CLA

Waves CLA Epic is aptly named, since it will infuse your mixes with epic-level space and dimension. CLA Epic contains a sizable cache of Grammy-winner Chris Lord-Alge’s go-to delays and reverbs — four of each, to be precise. This flexible plug-in allows you to layer and blend each of the eight effects in a myriad of ways, as well as route delays through reverbs for added depth. This CPU-friendly suite of ambient effects also includes modulation for adding width and texture to your tracks. You also get 50 presets created by CLA himself, along with over 300 more by Greg Wells, Michael Brauer, and dozens of other top-level producers and engineers. CLA Epic also includes a separate lightweight CLA EchoSphere plug-in for applications that call for slap delay and plate reverb combinations. If you need a reverb and delay super-suite for your studio, then Waves CLA Epic will deliver the sonic sweetening you’ve been missing.

Jam-packed with CLA-approved effects

Waves CLA Epic is jam-packed with four delay modules (Slap, Throw, Tape, and Crowd) and four reverb modules (Plate, Room, Hall, and Space), all based on Chris Lord-Alge’s preferred studio gear. But the key to CLA’s depth of sound isn’t in his gear, it’s in the way he deploys it. And this plug-in enables you to layer and blend all eight algorithms the same way CLA does, piping delays into reverbs to achieve an über-lush sound. CLA Epic is a breeze to use. It instantiates with Chris’s default settings for each effect to give you an intelligent baseline, after which you can fine-tune your sound with intuitive console-esque faders.

An arsenal of pro-crafted presets

Thanks to its 350-plus presets, getting up and running with CLA Epic is fast and easy. An arsenal of 50 CLA-programmed presets gives you what you need to add depth and dimension to vocals, guitars, drums, keyboards, and more. The remaining presets were crafted by Grammy-winning professionals like Greg Wells and Michael Brauer, among dozens more. At Sweetwater, we’ve found these presets to be helpful starting points. Unlike many other effect plug-ins, CLA Epic’s presets were designed for real-world applications, not to show off their capabilities.

Waves CLA Epic Plug-in Features:

  • Delay/reverb plug-in based on Chris Lord-Alge’s preferred studio gear
  • 4 delays (Slap, Throw, Tape, and Crowd)
  • 4 reverbs (Plate, Room, Hall, and Space)
  • Enables you to layer and blend the algorithms like CLA does
  • Route delays through reverbs for added depth
  • Modulation supplies added width and texture
  • Includes a lightweight CLA EchoSphere plug-in for slap delay and reverb combinations
  • 350+ presets by Chris Lord-Alge, Greg Wells, Michael Brauer, and other top-level pros

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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: Delay/reverb
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Full
  • Download/Boxed: Download
  • Bit Depth: 64-bit
  • Format: AAX Native, VST, VST3, AU, AudioSuite, SoundGrid, NKS
  • 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: CLEPIC

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Rated 5/5

Very nice combo plugin

Combines effects in professional presets that I never thought of. Has sub and insert presets onboard which takes some guess work out of using it. Remixed a song of mine with this and put it on all the signals except bass guitar and the mix was amazing and still intellectual.
Rated 5/5

Epic Deal

At this price, buying this plugin is a no-brainer--just get it. There are emulations of classic reverb and delay units (which can be fed into each other for unique effects!), and the presets allow you to hit the ground running. A must-have in any Waves collection.
Rated 5/5

Nice Reverb/Delay

I've tried and used about every plug-in Reverb and Delay ever created over the past several years, but never found any of them that was "great".
This Waves CLA Epic (or as CLA puts it... EPI-I-IC!!!) is actually a super nice "space" creator. It's really fast and easy to hone in on exactly
the Reverb/Delay (either in combination or individually) you're trying to achieve. It doesn't take much effort to get really, really nice
spaces. You don't have to twiddle for hours with the thing to get the effect you want... although, if you actually LIKE to waste time trying every
conceivable reverb/delay setup on the planet, you can do that too. Again... super-simple with incredible results fast. Totally worth it!
Music background: 50 year music maker
Rated 5/5

Just what I've been looking for.

My mixing template is a little smaller thanks to this plugin. I love it. It sounds amazing. The presets rule. It looks good too. I love the SSL style setup. I highly recommend it. You get 4 delays and 4 reverbs with incredible routing in one plugin. Wow.
Rated 4/5

Waves CLA Epic

Very versatile plugin that I've used in most projects since purchase. Presets are extensive but you will have ample opportunity to tweak. The demo videos are worth watching because this product is deep, and very sophisticated beyond the presets. It's good for basic effects or very complicated special effects with complex routing options. Incredible value at this price!
Music background: 40+ years of song writing, recording, playing gigs. Music is a hobby not a vocation now.

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.

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