Waves CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter

Description

Super-fast FET compression with legendary tone

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. We 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
• Modeled preamp distortion gives that extra-aggressive edge
• “Blacky” and “Bluey” models let you choose the ideal tonal color
• Presets created by Grammy-winning mixer Chris Lord-Alge
• Mix control for easy parallel compression
• Exclusive ALL ratio mode delivers explosive compression sound
• Super-fast attack time keeps transients under control
• Leveling-amp design gives consistent control for vocals
• Zero latency for both studio and live mixing
• Trim control for quick level adjustment

Requirements:

• os: mac
• cpu: Intel or Silicon Architecture
• ram: 8
• disk: 16
• version: macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
• additional requirements: Minimum: 1024×768
  Recommended: 1280×1024 / 1600×1024
  USB displays are not supported as the primary display.

• os: windows
• cpu: X64 compatible Intel or AMD CPU
• ram: 8
• disk: 16
• version: Windows 10 64 bit and Windows 11
• additional requirements: Minimum: 1024×768
  Recommended: 1280×1024 / 1600×1024