Compressor- Free Download - Waves Cla-2a
Waves Audio, in collaboration with legendary mixer Chris Lord-Alge, released the —a plugin that captures the vibe of three distinct vintage LA-2A units.
| Alternative Plugin | Developer | Why it rivals the CLA-2A | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Analog Obsession | This is a direct emulation of the LA-2A. It has the same optical smoothness and requires a donation (or $0 via Patreon). It even has a "Modern/Vintage" switch. | | Caelum Audio Taptoe | Caelum Audio | A free, clean optical compressor. It lacks the saturation of the CLA-2A, but the compression curve is beautiful on vocals. | | Dead Duck Software Compressors | Dead Duck | Their "Opto Comp" is a hidden gem. It is clinical but can be driven hard for LA-2A style leveling. | Waves Cla-2a Compressor- Free Download
If you are searching for you are likely an aspiring producer or engineer looking to level up your mixes without breaking the bank. You’ve come to the right place. Waves Audio, in collaboration with legendary mixer Chris