Waves CLA-2A is a digital emulation of the legendary Teletronix LA-2A
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Allows for easy parallel compression by blending the dry and wet signals. Typical Mixing Workflow Waves CLA-2A is a digital emulation of the
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The Waves CLA-2A compressor is a popular audio processing tool used in music production and post-production. It's known for its smooth, program-dependent compression characteristics and is often used to control the dynamics of vocals, bass, and other instruments.