Waves CLA-76
FET Compressor Plugin
The Key to Hard-Hitting Dynamic Mixes
Unlike the smooth sound of optical control-based compressors, the CLA-76 models the ultra-fast response, and tube-like distortion, of FET control circuitry.
This plugin models two CLA-76s, based on hand-picked hardware that represents the best of the many revisions that were produced.
Tight, aggressive, and with a big, bold character, the CLA-76 is a favorite of acclaimed mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge.
Waves modeled his two most-prized hardware units, "Bluey" and "Blacky", both perfectly maintained in his studio - so you can have their sound in your mixes.
Features
- Attack and release times track drum dynamics perfectly
- Exclusive ALL ratio mode delivers explosive compression sound
- Modeled preamp distortion gives that extra-aggressive edge
- Super-fast attack time keeps transients under control
- "Blacky" and "Bluey" models let you choose the ideal tonal color
- Leveling-amp design gives consistent control for vocals
- Presets created by Grammy-winning mixer Chris Lord-Alge
- Zero latency for both studio and live mixing
- Mix control for easy parallel compression
- Trim control for quick level adjustment
Give Your Drums Muscle and Tightness
The CLA-76's tight compression sound, based on program-dependent attack and release times, is a natural for drums.
With the incendiary ALL ratio mode for extra explosiveness, CLA-76 lets you mix a muscular drum sound that erupts with power.
System Requirements
- MacOS 12 Monterey and above
- Officially supported up to MacOS 15 Sequoia
- Windows 10 and above (64-bit only)
- Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon CPU
- 8GB RAM or more (16GB or more recommended)
Plugin Formats
AAX Native, AU, and VST3
User Manual
