Waves CLA-2A Compressor Limiter is a highly regarded digital emulation of the legendary Teletronix LA-2A
No compressor sits on more hit vocals than the LA-2A/CLA-2A.
In the world of audio compression, speed is often king. We obsess over microsecond attack times to catch transients and lightning-fast releases to pump up the energy. But nestled in the racks of nearly every major studio (and laptop) is a different kind of weapon: the CLA-2A. cla-2a compressor limiter
CLA-2A Compressor Limiter: A Legendary Audio Processor
), the CLA-2A uses a modeled optical attenuator. This results in a "slow" attack (roughly 10ms) and a multi-stage, program-dependent release, giving it a very natural, "breathing" quality. Musical Saturation Waves CLA-2A Compressor Limiter is a highly regarded
While the plugin doesn't offer extensive feature sets or exotic modes, its focus on delivering a high-quality compression and limiting experience makes it a valuable tool in any audio engineer's arsenal.
The digital realm has hundreds of compressor plugins. Why should the CLA-2A be your go-to? It comes down to three sonic attributes that digital compressors struggle to replicate without aliasing. Result: The vocal is pushed forward in the
As part of Chris Lord-Alge’s signature series with Waves, the CLA-2A isn't trying to be the fastest gun in the West. It’s trying to be the smoothest. Based on the legendary electro-optical (opto) compression of the vintage LA-2A leveling amplifier, this plugin reimagines a 1960s classic for the aggressive workflow of modern rock and pop.