CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter from Waves is an effects plugin that models two hand-picked CLA-76 hardware units, with attack and release times that follow drum dynamics and an ALL ratio mode for heavy compression.
CLA-76 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-76 Compressor / Limiter does
The plugin is built around a leveling-amp design that the developer says gives consistent control over vocals, and its preamp distortion adds an extra-aggressive edge. Blacky and Bluey models let the user choose the tonal color, and the super-fast attack time keeps transients under control.
Keygen, crack and serial key searches pair the name with cracked version, the repack circulates as a .rar or .iso, and a working serial is the string most often typed, while the Windows build shows up as x64 crack and the macOS build as a .dmg crack, with VST crack, AU crack and AAX crack searches following the same pattern.
Key features
- Attack and release tracking. Attack and release times are set to follow drum dynamics, which the developer describes as tracking the dynamics precisely.
- ALL ratio mode. An exclusive ALL ratio mode produces a strong compression sound.
- Mix and Trim controls. A Mix control handles parallel compression and a Trim control adjusts the level quickly.
- Crack, keygen and serial variants. Searches for CLA-76 crack, keygen and serial key versions are the most common form the release takes online.
Compatibility
The plugin is offered as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows 10 and macOS, and the developer lists zero latency for studio and live mixing use.
CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter compared with similar plugins
White 2A Leveling Amplifier from IK Multimedia is also an effects compressor offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter | Waves | Compressor | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €37.69 (regular €165.41) |
| White 2A Leveling Amplifier | IK Multimedia | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.99 |
| Black 76 Limiting Amplifier | IK Multimedia | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.99 |
| FET-A78 | Antelope Audio | Compressor | Windows, macOS | €147.76 | |
| Vintage Tube Compressor/Limiter Model 670 | IK Multimedia | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.99 |
Price and availability
CLA-76 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-76 Compressor / Limiter FAQ
Where can I download CLA-76 crack for free?
The plugin circulates as a cracked version, a repack and a portable version, usually paired with keygen and serial key searches.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for CLA-76?
Serial key and keygen searches are common for this name, and the release is most often shared as a repack.
Which formats does CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter support?
It is offered as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.