The heart of the CLA-2A’s sound lies in the emulation of the T4 electro-optical cell. In the original hardware, audio signals triggered a fluorescent light panel that glowed brighter as the signal increased. A photo-resistor would then "see" this light and reduce the gain accordingly. Because light panels do not turn on or off instantly, the compressor possesses an inherent, program-dependent attack and release. This means the compressor reacts differently to a short snare hit than it does to a sustained vocal note. In the digital realm, the CLA-2A replicates this "memory effect," where the release time slows down after heavy compression, creating a smooth, "levelling" effect that prevents the audio from sounding choked or artificial.
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Allows switching between Compressor (approx. 3:1 ratio) and Limiter (approx. 100:1 ratio) modes. The heart of the CLA-2A’s sound lies in
Waves CLA-2A is one of the most widely used optical compressor plugins in the world, modeled after the legendary Teletronix LA-2A Because light panels do not turn on or