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CLA-3A
by Waves
An audio effect by Waves, categorized as Dynamics.
Where to get it
- WavesThe maker Get it
Category
Formats
Runs in
Also known as
Effect›Dynamics
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Light
Easy on your computer, even on lots of tracks.
1% of one core on our Mac (M2 Max): 48 kHz, a 256‑sample buffer, its default settings on pink noise. October 2026.
On your own computer it will differ: Plugindex measures every plugin you own while you are away.
- AU
- VST3
- AAX
Mac and Windows.
- Ableton LiveVST3 · AU
- Logic ProAU
- Pro ToolsAAX
- FL StudioVST3 · AU
- Cubase · NuendoVST3
- Bitwig StudioVST3
- REAPERVST3 · AU
- Studio ProVST3 · AU
In each of these, Plugindex puts it on the selected track with a click or a key.
CLA-3A Compressor / Limiter
What it does
- Models a solid-state compressor with optical release, from Chris Lord-Alge's favorite unit.
- Fast solid-state attack combined with a gentle optical-style release.
- Limiter mode, a Mix control for parallel compression and a Trim control.
- Optional hiss and hum, zero latency, and presets by Chris Lord-Alge.
From Waves’ page, in our words.
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