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Waves CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter

Get the plugin ↗Goes to the maker's own page · link checked 12 Nov 2026

Gear it stands in for

  • Emulation of this unit · alternative choice

    Teletronix LA-2A

    Models an LA-2A from Chris Lord-Alge's collection. Cheaper and runs without UA hardware.

    On 41 records here

  • The plugin used on the record

    Waves CLA-2A

    The plugin named in the source.

    On 3 records here

  • Emulation of this unit · alternative choice

    UAD LA-2A S

    Models an LA-2A from Chris Lord-Alge's collection. Cheaper and runs without UA hardware.

    On 1 record here

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