Buy CLA Classic Compressors Bundle, get a free gift with purchase:
CLA Classic Compressors Bundle
Mix with the King of Compression’s Personal Processors
Chris Lord-Alge’s mixes are known for their power and aggression, expertly utilizing compressors to their fullest potential. Whether it's the smoothness of the CLA-2A, the transparency of the CLA-3A, or the lightning-quick response of the CLA-76 (blue or black), these classic processors consistently deliver the superior sound quality he demands.
These plugins, modeled from CLA’s own collection of perfectly preserved "golden" units, give you access to the legendary sound that has shaped hits from Grandmaster Flash to Green Day. Mix with the same tools that have defined countless classics.

Included plugins:
- CLA-2A
- CLA-3A
- CLA-76 Black and CLA-76 Blue
Features
- Created in close collaboration with Chris Lord-Alge
- Each compressor complements different genres and styles
- Faithfully captures analog sound quality and warmth
- Optional, subtle hiss and hum for total authenticity
- Modeled from Chris Lord-Alge’s personal vintage hardware
- All compressors include many of Chris’s favorite presets
System Requirements
Mac
- macOS Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14, Sequoia 15
- VST / AU / AAX
PC
- Windows 10+
- VST / AAX
1. Head to https://www.waves.com/create-account

2. Enter your email and choose a password to create an account (if you already have a Waves account, choose Log in, enter your details and head to Step 5) > click 'Submit'

3. Open your email inbox > click the activation link in the email from Waves

4. Click 'Log in here' > Log in to your Waves account

5. Click 'Register New Products'

6. Enter the Serial Number found in your Plugin Boutique user account > click 'Submit'

7. Click download in your Plugin Boutique user account or head to https://www.waves.com/downloads/central > download the Waves Central app for your operating system

8. Install Waves Central > Open Waves Central

9. Click 'Log in' > enter your log in details

10. Click the 'Install Products' tab

11. Tick the blue dot on all products you wish to install or click the top dot to install all products > click 'Install & Activate'

12. Click 'OK'
13. Open your DAW > open the Waves plugin
Your Waves plugins are installed and ready to use, enjoy!

