Waves CLA-3A Compressor / Limiter

Compressor Plugin

Image Waves CLA-3A Compressor / Limiter

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Latest User Reviews

5 years ago

I USED IT IN MY MIXES AND IT IS FANTASTIC.I RECOMMENDED THIS PLUGIN TO EVERYONE WHO HAS JUST STARTED USING DIGITAL MUSIC WORK FLOW TO USED THIS PRODUCT.

6 years ago

Very good Compressor - Does what it should.

I mix music within Pro Tools and Logic Pro X. I am very familiar with Waves CLA76 compressors and those are my most favourite! However I was looking for something similar, but not too heavy hitting for Guitars.

The compressor is very easy to use, and in my experience it is not hard to get a great sound from it either, provided your recorded source is all good.

I use this plugin on Guitars mainly and I love how you can get the 'tightness' and emphasis on the pick attack, but not totally kill your low end. It's a nice middle ground between the 76 and 2A.

Cons - The analogue emulation. I'm personally not a fan of this feature and don't really see a great use for adding unnecessary hiss in my tracks.

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Waves
  • Released in 2016
  • Average price : $32
  • Emulation of the legendary 70s classic with transistor circuit
  • Version: 14
  • Shipping Format: E-Mail
  • License validity: perpetual
  • Copy Protection: Online Activation
  • Simultaneous Activations: 1 / 2 incl. active Waves Update Plan
  • Windows: from 10 (64-Bit)
  • Mac OS (64 Bit): 10.15.7, 11.6.5, 12.3.1
  • CPU min.: AMD Quad Core / Apple M1 / Intel Core i5
  • RAM min.: 8 GB
  • HD Storage min.: 16 GB
  • Display: 1024 x 768
  • add. System requirements: Internet Connection for Installation and Activation
  • AAX native 64-Bit
  • AU 64-Bit
  • VST2 64-Bit
  • VST3 64-Bit
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