CLA - Chris Lord-Alge Classic Compressors from Wavesis a bundle of 4 compressor plug-ins modeled after several classichardware processors owned by Chris Lord-Alge. As a prolific mixer, hehas worked over multiple decades with many of the top pop icons, andhis hard-hitting mixes have helped shape the modern radio soundscape,while introducing a new sonic vocabulary along the way.

ChrisLord-Alge's massive audio hardware collection includes racks and racksof the most coveted compression units in music history. The CLA ClassicCompressors are models of the very best of the best hand-pickedfavorites.

CLA-2A Compressor/Limiter

• Modeled on the legendary electro-optical tube compressor
• Emulates the original's smooth, frequency-dependent behaviors
• Zero latency
• Sidechain frequency filter
• Up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution
• Mono and stereo components

CLA-3A Compressor/Limiter

• Based on the early '70s solid-state unit known for its unique and highly transparent compression curve
• Delivers quick response and subtle harmonic distortion
• Perfect for bass, as well as guitars and vocals
• Zero latency
• Sidechain frequency filter
• Up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution
• Mono and stereo components

CLA-76 Bluey Compressor/Limiter

• Inspired by "Blue Face" revision of the famed mid-60s Class A line level limiting amplifier
• Offers superfast attack (as quick as 50 microseconds)
• "ALL" control that recreates the original's "All-Ratio-Buttons-In" mode
• Includes modeled pre-amp distortion for that extra edge when processing drum sounds

CLA-76 Blacky Compressor/Limiter

• Inspired by "Black Face" revision of the famed mid-60s Class A line level limiting amplifier
• Offers superfast attack (as quick as 50 microseconds)
• "ALL" control that recreates the original's "All-Ratio-Buttons-In" mode
• Includes modeled pre-amp distortion for that extra edge when processing drum sounds

System Requirements

Mac

G5 Dual 2GHz or Intel Dual Core 1.83GHz
OS X 10.4.11 or 10.5.x
512MB RAM
1024 x 768 32-bit minimum display resolution
Host application that supports RTAS, AudioSuite, Audio Units and VST plug-in formats

PC

Pentium IV 2.8GHz/AMD Athlon XP 3GHz
Windows XP 32-bit SP2/Vista 32-bit
512MB RAM
1024 x 768 32-bit minimum display resolution
Host application that supports RTAS, AudioSuite and VST