TEL AVIV, Israel — Waves Audio introduced its CLA Classic Compressors, developed in collaboration with mixing engineer Chris Lord-Alge, who has worked with artists including Green Day, U2, Tina Turner, James Brown, Nickelback, Rod Stewart, Santana, Steve Winwood, Celine Dion and others.
Known for his command of compression which gives tracks he mixes a radio-ready punch, Lord-Alge worked closely with the Waves R&D team during the development process of CLA Classic Compressors.
The resulting four plug-ins include the CLA-2A, the CLA-3A, the CLA-76 Blacky and the CLA-76 Bluey, which effectively grant users access to the same tools that Lord-Alge has used over the last several decades.
Waves CLA-2A Compressor/Limiter
Modeled on the first electro-optical tube compressor, the CLA-2A emulates the original’s smooth, frequency-dependent behavior. Like the mid-60s classic, the CLA-2A sounds great on guitars and bass and particularly shines on vocals. The zero latency native plug-in features Lord-Alge’s personal presets.
Waves CLA-3A Compressor/Limiter
Based on the early 1970s solid-state unit known for its highly transparent compression curve, the CLA-3A delivers the quick response and the subtle harmonic distortion for which the original is known. Just like the original, the CLA-3A is ideal for bass, guitars and vocals. Unlike the original, users can fire up as many instances as their systems can handle.
Waves CLA-76 Compressor/Limiter
Inspired by two highly-desirable revisions of the mid-60s Class A line level limiting amplifier, both versions of the CLA-76 (“Blacky” and “Bluey”) offer fast attack. They also feature an “All” control that recreates the original’s “All-Ratio-Buttons-In” mode, plus modeled pre-amp distortion for extra edge, for powerful drum sounds.
{mosimage}The Waves Chris Lord-Alge CLA Classic Compressors will be available Mid-July 2009 with a U.S. MSRP of $800 Native / $1600 TDM and is available separately as well, as part of Waves Mercury. Mercury owners covered by Waves Update Plan receive CLA Classic Compressors at no additional charge.
For more information, visit www.waves.com.
