Waves CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter: Compressor/Limiter Plugin
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:
| Platform | CPU | RAM | Disk | Notes | Additional Requirement | Audio Card | Ports | Internet Required | 32 Bit Support | 64 Bit Support | Plugins |
| mac | Intel or Silicon Architecture | 8 | 16 | Minimum: 1024x768 Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024 USB displays are not supported as the primary display. | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| windows | X64 compatible Intel or AMD CPU | 8 | 16 | Minimum: 1024x768 Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
$1,163.70
Original: $3,879.00
-70%Waves CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter: Compressor/Limiter Plugin—
$3,879.00
$1,163.70


Description
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:
| Platform | CPU | RAM | Disk | Notes | Additional Requirement | Audio Card | Ports | Internet Required | 32 Bit Support | 64 Bit Support | Plugins |
| mac | Intel or Silicon Architecture | 8 | 16 | Minimum: 1024x768 Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024 USB displays are not supported as the primary display. | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| windows | X64 compatible Intel or AMD CPU | 8 | 16 | Minimum: 1024x768 Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |














