Waves CLA-3A Compressor

A solid-state legend from the early '70s.

What it is: 
A highly transparent compression classic. 

How we use it: 
Add subtle harmonic distortion and musical leveling to bass and guitars. 

Why it's cool: 
Add 'analog' processing to a track - even without applying compression - at 50 or 60Hz for tasteful flavoring on a sterile recording. Based on the early ‘70s solid-state unit known for its unique and highly transparent compression curve, the CLA-3A delivers the quick response and the subtle harmonic distortion for which the original is world-renowned. And just like the original, the CLA-3A is the bomb on bass, as well as on guitars and vocals. But unlike the original, you can fire up as many instances as your system can handle.

Features: 

• Modeled compressor plugin
• Based on the early ‘70s solid-state unit
• Compressor and limiter modes
• Perfect for bass and electric guitars
• Sidechain frequency filter
• Zero latency

Compatibility
Mac: 

CPU

• Intel Core i5 / i7 / Xeon
  

Memory

• 8 GB RAM
  
• 8 GB free disk space on the system drive
  

Operating System

• 10.10.5 - 10.12.6
  

Screen Resolution

• Minimum: 1024x768
  
• Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
  
• USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
  

Support for Visually Impaired Users

• Mac OS Sierra 10.12.4
  
• VoiceOver Utility enabled
  
• Pro Tools 12.7
  
• Logic 10.3.1
  

Windows: 

CPU

• Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon / AMD Quad-Core
  

Memory

• 4 GB RAM
  
• 8 GB free disk space on the system drive
  

Operating System

• Windows 7 with SP1 64 bit
  
• Windows 8.1 64 bit
  
• Windows 10 64 bit
  

Screen Resolution

• Minimum: 1024x768
  
• Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
  

Installation Instructions

1. Create an account: https://www.waves.com/create-account (if you have an account, skip this step)
2. Register the serial number we emailed: https://www.waves.com/account/register
3. Download and install Waves Central for Mac | Windows.
    - If you already have Waves Central installed, skip to step 4.
4. Launch Waves Central.
      - Windows: via the desktop shortcut or Start Menu > All Programs > Waves.
      - Mac: Applications > Waves Central.
5. Log into Waves Central using your Waves account information.
6. Click on Easy Install & Activate.
7. Select the products you wish to install & activate on this computer.
8. Click on the Install & Activate button.