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Description
Unlock the power of professional-grade vocal processing with the Waves CLA Vocals plugin, a collaborative masterpiece with the legendary Chris Lord-Alge. Designed to be your go-to solution for crafting captivating vocal tracks, this plugin combines intuitive controls with a suite of powerful effects to elevate your sound. Whether you're aiming for a polished pop vibe or a gritty rock edge, CLA Vocals provides a streamlined interface that lets you dial in the perfect tone with ease.
At its core, CLA Vocals simplifies the mixing process with its six essential parameters, allowing you to effortlessly adjust dynamics, tone, and effects. Experience the versatility of multiple compression types, fine-tune your sound with tone control, and inject your tracks with life through its built-in delay, reverb, and pitch modulation effects. This plugin doesn't just enhance your vocals—it transforms them, making your tracks stand out with professional polish.
Key Features:
- Developed in collaboration with renowned engineer Chris Lord-Alge
- Six essential parameters for quick and uncomplicated operation
- Comprehensive control over dynamics and tone
- Multiple compression types for dynamic precision
- Built-in delay, reverb, and pitch modulation effects for added depth and excitement
Product specs
| Software Type | Vocal Processor |
| Platform | Mac, PC |
| Upgrade/Full | Full |
| Download/Boxed | Download |
| Bit Depth | 64-bit |
| Format | AAX Native, AudioSuite, VST, AU, SoundGrid |
| Hardware Requirements - Mac | Intel Core i7 or higher (M1 support), 8GB RAM minimum |
| Hardware Requirements - PC | Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-core or higher (AVX required), 8GB RAM minimum |
| OS Requirements - Mac | macOS 10.15.7 or later |
| OS Requirements - PC | Windows 10 or later (21H2), 64-bit |
FAQs
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What does the Waves CLA Vocals plugin do for vocal tracks?
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The Waves CLA Vocals plugin is designed to enhance vocal tracks by providing a range of effects such as compression, reverb, and delay, all tailored for vocals. It helps achieve a polished, professional sound with minimal effort.
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Is Waves CLA Vocals compatible with my DAW?
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Waves CLA Vocals is compatible with most major DAWs, supporting formats like AAX Native, AudioSuite, VST, AU, and SoundGrid, making it versatile for different production environments.
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What are the system requirements for Waves CLA Vocals on a Mac?
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To run Waves CLA Vocals on a Mac, you need macOS 10.15.7 or later, an Intel Core i7 processor or higher (M1 support included), and a minimum of 8GB RAM.
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Can Waves CLA Vocals be used on both Mac and PC platforms?
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Yes, Waves CLA Vocals is compatible with both Mac and PC platforms, requiring macOS 10.15.7 or later for Mac and Windows 10 or later (21H2) for PC.
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How does Waves CLA Vocals improve vocal clarity in a mix?
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Waves CLA Vocals enhances clarity by using tailored effects like compression and EQ, which help vocals sit prominently in the mix, making them stand out with professional sheen and balance.
Videos
Waves Audio
Waves Event with Chris Lord-Alge - Part 3: CLA Vocal Plugin
Reviews
PROS
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Provides clear, clean, and quick vocal processing
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Simplifies vocal mixing with intuitive controls
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Excellent for both beginners and seasoned engineers
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Enhances vocal quality effortlessly, even without adjustments
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Ideal for fast, professional-sounding results in home studios
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Includes effective slapback delay and nice reverb
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Cost-effective solution for quality vocal enhancement
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Easily integrates into various DAWs for seamless workflow
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Offers a notable quality improvement with minimal effort
CONS
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Can be redundant for users adept at manual EQ and compression
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Heavy use may strain computer performance
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Not a substitute for deep-level professional software
Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 51 Ratings
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Simple and Effective
I can't describe how much I love this plugin. It's perfect for those who aren't the most skilled engineers and for the pros. It's versatile, simple, and most importantly it sounds amazing. CLA is one of today's great engineers and his sonic characteristics really show on this plugin.
Handy Little thing
Great to use for a quick vocal fix. I mainly use it when Im tracking vocals and just need basic but elegant vocal touches.
Artist usage
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This screen capture from a Martin Garrix Instagram story shows him using the Waves CLA Vocals plugin. He has it open in an FL Studio session.
In a reddit AMA, redditor cyberforte asks Skrillex how he processes vocals. Skrillex says ¨Im using lots of stuff! Depends on the sound, song... there's no right way. But WAVs CLA vocal is nice to throw on to get that pop sound...¨
In the YouTube video titled "AVICII - || THREE MILLION FANS," Avicii is shown using the Waves CLA Vocals plugin during his production process.
At 03:06 in this video entitled "Bieber, Diplo and Skrillex Make a Hit", you can see the CLA Vocals plugin used in Diplo's Ableton session, on the top-most track.
“I have a good amount of Waves plugins, like the CLA Vocal (pictured, right) and the JJP Vocals. I think that most people use those. These are all basically one vocal engine that includes compression, EQ Boost, Delays etc."
At 2:30 in his Freedom, Making of video, you can see Kygo using Waves CLA Vocals on his Vocal Chop Bus. Also in his monthly class, he says “It is a great tool to use” when making vocal chops.
in the attached video at 48 minutes 43 seconds you can see the Waves CLA Vocals.
In this video with Future Magazine in wich they show the making of roses, we can clearly see at minute 19.53 that they are using waves cla vocals.
Jack can be seen using the plugin on his Telecaster 6:40 into this video
Album Usage
The Waves CLA Vocals has been featured on the following albums:
Dance Alone
Blanks (2020)
Freedom
Kygo & Zak Abel (2020)
Rain On Me (with Ariana Grande)
Ariana Grande & Lady Gaga (2020)
More Love
Flava D (2018)
Dancing
Kylie Minogue (2018)
Ain't No Love
Kove (2017)
Bodak Yellow (feat. Messiah) [Latin Trap Remix]
Cardi B (2017)
Bodak Yellow (feat. Kodak Black)
Cardi B & Kodak Black (2017)
Don't Take The Money (Organized Noize Remix)
Bleachers (2017)
Roses (Remixes) (feat. ROZES)
The Chainsmokers (2016)
Happy
Flava D (2016)
Here I Stand (feat. Cimo Fränkel) [Radio Edit]
Tom Swoon (2015)
Roses
The Chainsmokers (2015)
Where I Belong (Radio Edit)
Daddy's Groove (2015)
Another Country
Rod Stewart (2015)
Pink Friday ... Roman Reloaded
Nicki Minaj (2011)
Genre Usage
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Used With
Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Waves CLA Vocals, it is most commonly used with the following gear.
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