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Compressor

CLA-76

Waves

The CLA-76 is a vintage FET compressor plugin modeled after two revisions of a classic solid-state compressor/limiter, known for its superfast 50-microsecond attack time and aggressive compression character. It captures the harmonic distortion, noise floor, and explosive compression behavior of the original hardware, making it distinctive for its ability to handle sharp transients cleanly while delivering the punchy, colored sound favored by top mixing engineers.

Key Features

01Superfast attack time of 50 microseconds for transient control
02Two revisions modeled: Revision B (Bluey/Silverface Bluestripe) and Revision D-LN (Blacky/Blackface)
03Fixed compression ratio with 5 ratio options: 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1, and All mode
04Attack and Release controls with 7-step range (1–7)
05All-Ratio-Buttons-In mode for aggressive parallel compression
06Auto Makeup gain coordination between Input and Output controls
07Analog modeling with selectable 50Hz or 60Hz hum and THD simulation
08Two component configurations: CLA-76 Stereo and CLA-76 Mono
Formats
VSTAUAAX

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