CLA-3A Compressor / Limiter
Bring Instruments Up Front with Tight, Transparent Compression
The CLA-3A combines solid-state circuitry’s fast attack with the gentle release of optical-based compression. A favorite on guitar, bass, and drums, the CLA-3A models the tight, punchy compression effect that played an important role in high-end studios of the 1970s.
Without the coloration of tubes, and only a slight hint of harmonic distortion, the CLA-3A handles high-level transients and pushes out punch—especially with midrange instruments.
Features
- Transparent sound quality, even with significant compression
- Solid-state design responds superbly to transients
- Choose Limiter mode to increase instrument sustain
- Perfect for bass, overhead drum mics, keyboards, guitar
- Modeled from studio legend Chris Lord-Alge’s personal favorite unit
- Includes custom presets by Chris Lord-Alge
- Mix control for easy parallel compression
- For extra authenticity, optionally add subtle hiss and hum
- Trim control for quick level adjustment
- Zero latency for mixing both in the studio and live
System Requirements
Mac
- macOS Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
- VST / AU / AAX
PC
- Windows 10+
- VST / AAX
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