Waves CLA-3A Compressor / Limiter

Compressor Plugin (Download)

Emulation of the legendary 70s classic with transistor circuit

System Requirements

Version: 15
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): from 12
CPU min.: AMD Quad Core, Apple Silicon, 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

Supported Formats

AAX native 64-Bit
AU 64-Bit
VST2 64-Bit
VST3 64-Bit

Available since October 2016

Item number 387945

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Delay No

Dynamics Yes

Effect Filter No

Encoder/Decoder No

Equalizer No

Guitar amps/-effects No

Channel Strip No

Metering / Analysis / Correction No

Modulation Effects No

Multieffect / Plugin-Host No

Overdrive/Distortion No

Preamp / Saturation No

Psychoacoustic tool / Enhancer / Exciter No

Restauration No

Reverb No

Special FX No

Summer / Mixing Consoles No

Tape Simulation No

Pitch Shifter / Harmonizer / Timestretching No

Transient Processing No

Vocoder / Vocal effect No

Mastering Tools No

Hardware Controller No

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Very good Compressor - Does what it should.

Studio Sprogglet 21.10.2019

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.

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Romiju 21.11.2020

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.

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flamenco63 19.06.2020

Tout est dit mais quel bonheur pour avoir un son bien assis sur les masters

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Bester Compressor für Vocals

Schnalfi 27.10.2018

sauguter Kompressor. Unaufdringlich und smooth.
Viel besser als der Cla-2a, der viel Sound macht und zwar von dem Sound, den man ständig hört.
Der Cla-3a ist sehr elegant und nervt nie.

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