CLA Epic is a reverb and delay suite from Waves, designed by Chris Lord-Alge, that combines four delay types with four reverb types in one plugin.
CLA Epic at a glance
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Reverb |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €42.64 (regular €165.41) |
What CLA Epic does
The suite covers four delay types, Tape, Slap, Crowd and Throw, and four reverb types, Plate, Room, Hall and a non-linear Space reverb. Up to eight effects can be layered and blended, and any delay can be fed into any number of reverbs with a single click. Each effect has its own texture, spread and modulation controls, and the effects can run in series, in parallel or in a series-parallel routing. Delays can be synced to the host tempo for rhythmic results.
Waves lists 350 presets by Chris Lord-Alge, Greg Wells, Michael Brauer and others. The plugin is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. The macOS build circulates as a .dmg crack, and the release is often repacked as .rar or .iso with a torrent or magnet link attached.
Key features
- Four delay types. Tape, Slap, Crowd and Throw delays each have a distinct character, and any of them can be fed into the reverbs.
- Four reverb types. Plate, Room, Hall and a non-linear Space reverb cover the main reverb character styles.
- Layered blend. Up to eight effects can be layered and blended to add depth to a single track.
- Texture, spread and modulation. Each effect has its own texture, spread and modulation controls.
- Routing options. Effects can be arranged in series, parallel or series-parallel routings.
- Host tempo sync. Delay and reverb timing can follow the host BPM.
CLA Epic compared with similar plugins
EFEKTOR RV3604 Reverb by Kuassa is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX, while Rev PLATE-140 by Arturia is available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA Epic | Waves | Reverb | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €42.64 (regular €165.41) |
| EFEKTOR RV3604 Reverb | Kuassa | Reverb | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €22.81 |
| Lifeline Space | Excite Audio | Reverb | VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €18.84 |
| Motion: Dimension | Excite Audio | Reverb | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €3.26 (regular €78.34) |
| Rev PLATE-140 | Arturia | Reverb | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
Price and availability
CLA Epic was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €42.64, reduced from €165.41. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
CLA Epic FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for CLA Epic?
Searches for a working serial, keygen and activation code are common for the plugin, and a repack often bundles a patched file with the install.