CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter by Waves is an electro-optical tube compressor and limiter modeled on hardware that Chris Lord-Alge personally favored, and the same keygen and serial crack queries cover the VST2, AU and AAX builds.
CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter at a glance
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Compressor |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €37.69 (regular €165.41) |
What CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter does
Tube emulation adds harmonic saturation, and an optional subtle analog hiss and hum can be switched on for added character. A trim control handles quick level changes, a mix control provides parallel compression, and a sidechain frequency filter is included. Zero latency is listed for both studio and live mixing. Presets by Chris Lord-Alge cover vocals, guitar, bass and drums.
Key features
- Limiter mode. A limiter mode is included, and the developer states it increases the sustain of instruments.
- Tube emulation. Tube emulation adds musical, harmonic saturation to the processed signal.
- Mix control. A mix control blends the processed and dry signal for easy parallel compression.
Compatibility
Waves lists the plugin as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, with Windows 10 as the minimum operating system.
CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter compared with similar plugins
Opto Compressor from IK Multimedia is also an effects compressor for Windows and macOS, offered in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX. Opto 2A from Antelope Audio is an effects compressor for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter | Waves | Compressor | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €37.69 (regular €165.41) |
| Opto Compressor | IK Multimedia | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €59.49 |
| Opto 2A | Antelope Audio | Compressor | Windows, macOS | €137.84 | |
| E-LUX | Tone Empire | Compressor | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €88.26 |
| dbx® 160 Compressor / Limiter | Universal Audio | Compressor | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €38.68 (regular €98.18) |
Price and availability
CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €37.69, reduced from €165.41. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter?
Working serial keys and keygen files are the strings most often searched, and activation cracks are typically offered as a patched or pre-activated build.