When set to “flat” the compressor applies gain reduction to all frequencies equally. The high frequency control deserves a little bit of extra attention: It is used to adjust how the compressor responds to certain frequencies. It offers a very simple control set: An input level control, a peak reduction control, a switch that lets you choose between limiting and compression, a metering selector switch, a high frequency control, and the added feature of the Waves analog controls which are detailed in the above description of the CLA-76. This is a model of a famous solid state opto compressor, first introduced in the early 1970’s. Of course, the 2A lends itself very well to vocals and other materials where post transient control is desired. It offers warmth and even a slightly edgy distortion when driven hard. Like the original, the CLA-2A offers a very transparent compression curve (around 3:1), as well as a slow attack time (around 10ms). Of course today, in the digital world, any harmonic distortion is a coveted character flaw, and is far more conspicuous than it once was. This emulation offers all the same controls as the original, along with the Waves analog control options.Īt the time of its introduction, this compressor was well-loved for its very transparent operation, with relatively little harmonic distortion. The CLA-2A, modelled after a famous tube opto-compressor. First introduced in the early 60s, this compressor uses an opto cell as a peak detector and features a unique 2-stage release characteristic. This is a model of perhaps the most ubiquitous tube opto-compressor in the engineering world. The CLA-76 “Blackie,” modelled after a later version (revision D-LN) of a solid-state FET based compressor from the 1970’s The CLA-76 “Bluey,” modelled after the silver-face blue-stripe revision B version of a famous solid-state FET based compressor from the 1960’s.

The CLA-3A, modelled after a well-known solid-state opto-compressor Waves CLA Classic Compressors Bundle includes

Waves CLA Compressors bundle is considered a true classic by audio engineers the world over.

This collection of four compressors is modelled on Chris's four personal favourite machines. Chris Lord-Alge is a legendary producer whose extensive career has seen him work alongside artists including U2, James Brown, Grandmaster Flash and Green day. Waves CLA Classic Compressors is the result of partnership working between Waves and Chris Lord-Alge.

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