CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter

The CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter is a meticulous emulation of a legendary electro-optical tube compressor, modeled from Chris Lord-Alge’s personal vintage unit. It delivers the silky, warm compression that has graced countless vocal, bass, guitar, and drum tracks for decades. Behind its simple interface lies complex optical circuit modeling that ensures natural-sounding results even under heavy compression. The fixed attack and release times are perfectly tailored for vocals, while tube emulation adds musical harmonic saturation. Limiter mode increases instrument sustain, and the Mix control enables easy parallel compression. With presets by Chris Lord-Alge, a Trim control for quick level adjustments, zero latency for studio and live use, and optional analog hiss and hum for authenticity, this plugin suits hobby producers seeking classic studio sound in FL Studio, Ableton, or Logic.