CLA Bass is a multi-effect plugin from Waves that bundles six effects for electric synth bass, each with three modes.
CLA Bass at a glance
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Multi Effect |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €37.69 (regular €110.67) |
What CLA Bass does
The six effects are optimized specifically for electric synth bass. Compression targets sustain and levels the lows, while an EQ section boosts the bass, tops up the treble, and trims either end. Distortion, chorus and stereo widening round out the chain, and six faders let a user dial in a sound in seconds.
Each effect offers three modes for extra versatility. The developer’s description covers shaking dance floors, punching the gut with sub-bass boost, cutting through a mix with growls, roars and rips, and spreading a rich bass image in stereo. The plugin is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, and the release circulates as a crack for CLA Bass, often shared as a .rar or .iso file, with x64 crack and x86 crack builds, a macOS crack as .dmg, VST crack, AU crack and AAX crack packages, and magnet link or torrent copies. Queries pair the name with keygen and serial key.
Key features
- Six bass-focused effects. The effects are designed for electric synth bass rather than general use, covering compression, EQ, distortion, chorus and stereo widening.
- Sustain and low-level compression. The compression stage extends sustain and levels the lows, which the developer presents as effective bass compression.
- Three modes per effect. Every effect offers three modes, so each module can be pushed further in either direction.
- Bass and treble EQ. The EQ controls boost the bass, top up the treble and trim either one, shaping the tonal balance of the signal.
- Distortion for cutting through. The distortion stage adds growls, roars and rips that help the bass cut through a dense mix.
- Stereo chorus and widening. Chorus and stereo widening spread the bass into a richer stereo image.
- Six faders for quick sound design. Six faders give fast control over the sound, so a usable tone can be reached in seconds.
Compatibility
CLA Bass is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, with a minimum of Windows 10.
Plugins similar to CLA Bass
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA Bass | Waves | Multi Effect | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €37.69 (regular €110.67) |
| Bassment | United Plugins | Multi Effect | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €116.03 |
Price and availability
CLA Bass was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €37.69, reduced from €110.67. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
CLA Bass FAQ
Is CLA Bass available as a torrent or magnet link?
Yes. Torrent and magnet link copies of the plugin are distributed alongside the repack.