Product Description

• CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter Wrap Your Tracks in Classic Silky Compression The CLA-2A models what may be the most coveted and popular hardware compressor/limiter ever made. A favorite of studio engineers everywhere
• this studio mainstay has graced countless vocal
• bass
• guitar
• and other instrument tracks for over half a century with its alluring
• warm sound. Behind the strikingly simple interface
• the original hardware’s optical-based dynamics processing relies on complex circuit interactions. Modeled from studio legend Chris Lord-Alge’s personally favorite hardware unit
• CLA-2A perfectly emulates the original’s response and sound. Features The legendary electro-optical tube compressor Modeled from Chris Lord-Alge’s personal vintage hardware Natural-sounding even with heavy compression Optimum attack/release times fit vocals like a glove Tube emulation adds musical
• harmonic saturation Limiter mode increases instrument sustain Mix control for easy parallel compression Presets by Chris Lord-Alge for vocals
• guitar
• bass
• drums
• more Trim control for quick level adjustment Zero latency for both studio and live mixing Optional subtle analog hiss and hum for total authenticity Includes sidechain frequency filter System Requirements Mac macOS Monterey 12
• Ventura 13
• Sonoma 14
• Sequoia 15 VST / AU / AAX PC Windows 10+ VST / AAX 1. Head to https: //www.waves.com/create-account 2. Enter your email and choose a password to create an account (if you already have a Waves account
• choose Log in
• enter your details and head to Step 5) > click 'Submit' 3. Open your email inbox > click the activation link in the email from Waves 4. Click 'Log in here' > Log in to your Waves account 5. Click 'Register New Products' 6. Enter the Serial Number found in your Plugin Boutique user account > click 'Submit' 7. Click download in your Plugin Boutique user account or head to https: //www.waves.com/downloads/central > download the Waves Central app for your operating system 8. Install Waves Central > Open Waves Central 9. Click 'Log in' > enter your log in details 10. Click the 'Install Products' tab 11. Tick the blue dot on all products you wish to install or click the top dot to install all products > click 'Install & Activate' 12. Click 'OK' 13. Open your DAW > open the Waves plugin Your Waves plugins are installed and ready to use
• enjoy!

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About the Waves CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter

Experience the quality and tone that makes the Waves CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter a popular choice for musicians.

Why Choose the Waves CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter?

• •Authentic Waves craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Waves's respected Compressor lineup

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