Product Description

• CLA-3A Compressor / Limiter Bring Instruments Up Front with Tight
• Transparent Compression The CLA-3A combines solid-state circuitry’s fast attack with the gentle release of optical-based compression. A favorite on guitar
• bass
• and drums
• the CLA-3A models the tight
• punchy compression effect that played an important role in high-end studios of the 1970s. Without the coloration of tubes
• and only a slight hint of harmonic distortion
• the CLA-3A handles high-level transients and pushes out punch—especially with midrange instruments. Features Transparent sound quality
• even with significant compression Solid-state design responds superbly to transients Choose Limiter mode to increase instrument sustain Perfect for bass
• overhead drum mics
• keyboards
• guitar Modeled from studio legend Chris Lord-Alge’s personal favorite unit Includes custom presets by Chris Lord-Alge Mix control for easy parallel compression For extra authenticity
• optionally add subtle hiss and hum Trim control for quick level adjustment Zero latency for mixing both in the studio and live 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!

Additional Information

About the Waves CLA-3A Compressor / Limiter

The Waves CLA-3A Compressor / Limiter represents excellent craftsmanship in the Compressor category.

Why Choose the Waves CLA-3A 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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