Limiter: Cla-2a Compressor
Waves CLA-2A is a digital emulation of the legendary Teletronix LA-2A leveling amplifier, a staple in studios since the 1960s. It is celebrated for its "set-and-forget" simplicity and its smooth, tube-driven optical compression that works exceptionally well on vocals and bass. Core Controls Peak Reduction:
HiFreq (Sidechain Filter)
: A critical "hidden" screw-head control that adjusts the compressor's sensitivity to high frequencies. Flat : Compresses all frequencies equally. cla-2a compressor limiter
- No threshold or ratio control (it’s program-dependent).
- Not suited for surgical dynamic control.
- Can be too colored for some classical or acoustic styles.
A clean make-up amplifier. As you crush the signal with the Peak Reduction, add Gain to bring the level back up to unity. Because the CLA-2A models tube harmonics, even the gain stage adds a pleasing warmth. Waves CLA-2A is a digital emulation of the