Waves CLA Vocals

Description

Get Pro Vocals in Literally Seconds

We worked with Grammy-winning mixer Chris Lord-Alge to pack his six favorite vocal effect, each with three optimized variations, into a plugin that excels at all-around vocal processing. Six faders optimize bass, treble, compression, reverb, delay, and pitch—quickly and easily.

Now, the same kind of expertise applied to vocals by Green Day, James Blunt, Foo Fighters, and countless others can be part of your productions—and bring out the very best in your voice.

Dial In Perfect Vocal Tone Immediately

Use Bass to add extra depth, reduce proximity effect issues, and more. Increase Treble for brightness, articulation, or a sweet sheen; reduce treble to warm up the sound, or tame stridency.

CLA’s Legendary Compression—Instantly

Chris Lord-Alge’s expert use of compression is legendary, and reflected in the three compression variations. Use PUSH for punch, SPANK to hit harder, or WALL to brickwall the voice for maximum compression.

Give Your Vocals That CLA Ambience

Vocals without ambience sound dull and dry. Place your voice in three kinds of reverb (TIGHT, LARGE, or CHAMBER), and supplement it with 1/16th, 1/8th, or 1/4-note delays that sync to your DAW’s tempo for tight rhythmic effects.

Pitch Perfect Modulation for Vocals

Embellish your vocals with a lush stereo image, thanks to three chorusing options. Choose mild modulation, spacious stereo imaging, or chorusing that’s similar to tightly double-tracked vocals.

Easy to Tweak, Even Easier with Presets

It’s easy to dial up sounds with CLA vocals, and you’ll be inspired by how it brings out the best in your voice. Choose from the superb collection of factory presets, create your own variations, or design sounds from scratch.

CLA Vocals—Works Every Time

“The most important part of any song is the vocals. I have taken the very best chains I use in my mixes every day, and poured them all into CLA Vocals. Vocalists want that sound on their vocals all the time, because that’s the thing about these chains—they’re designed to sound great and cut through every single time.”—Chris Lord-Alge

Top Features

1. Six Essential Vocal FX in One Plugin – Bass, Treble, Compression, Reverb, Delay, and Pitch Modulation—no need for a plugin chain.

2. Signature CLA Sound – Based on the Grammy-winning vocal chains Chris Lord-Alge uses in his sessions every day.

3. Three Variations Per Effect – Choose between optimized tonal flavors: e.g. PUSH, SPANK or WALL for compression.

4. Reverb & Delay Sync to Host Tempo – Tight musical ambience options that sit perfectly in your mix.

5. Stereo Width & Doubling Effects – Add lush stereo modulation or tight doubling to enhance vocal presence.

6. Preset Library Included – 30+ factory presets for various vocal types from pop and rock to hip hop and ballads.

7. Streamlined Interface – No menus, no routing—just dial in each fader and you’re done.

8. Professional Sound

9. Fast Workflow – Mix-ready vocal tone in seconds whether for demos or final productions.

Additional Features

Multi-effects with six processors optimized for vocals

Faders dial in more or less of the various effects

Over 30 presets cover a wide variety of vocal styles

Three variations for each processor give extra flexibility

Streamlined editing options speed up the creative process

Input and output metering simplify foolproof gain-staging

Why You Need Waves CLA Vocals

Waves CLA Vocals was created to provide music creators with an instant, mix-ready vocal processing solution, based on the trusted vocal effects chain used by Grammy-winning mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge. Recognizing the complexity and time involved in assembling a polished vocal chain from multiple plugins, CLA Vocals was designed to simplify the process while delivering professional results. Whether you’re working with raw vocal tracks or need polished vocals quickly, this plugin makes Lord-Alge’s studio-proven settings accessible to everyone—from seasoned engineers to at-home musicians—ensuring powerful, polished vocals without the guesswork or technical hassle.

Who This is For

CLA Vocals is aimed at a broad spectrum of users, from professional mix engineers and producers to home-based singer-songwriters, vocalists, and content creators. It appeals especially to those who want top-tier vocal tone with minimal setup, whether they’re working on polished album tracks, YouTube videos, podcasts, or demo recordings. Its simplicity and sonic quality make it particularly attractive to those who may not have deep technical knowledge but still want to achieve a professional sound.

What This Package Competes With

While several plugins on the market offer vocal processing, few deliver the cohesive, mix-ready simplicity of CLA Vocals. iZotope Nectar 4 Elements offers AI-powered vocal effects but lacks the signature character and analog punch that define CLA’s sound. Antares Auto-Tune Vocal EQ includes dynamic EQ features but falls short by omitting essential effects like compression and delay. Alternatives like Soundtoys’ vocal FX bundle provide rich tonal shaping but require multiple plugins and don’t cover full vocal chains. Even Waves’ own modular tools like RVox, H-Comp, and H-Reverb require manual routing and tuning, which slows down workflow. CLA Vocals stands out by delivering a fully integrated, genre-flexible solution in one plugin, giving users the exact sound used on chart-topping records—fast, easy, and professional.

Waves CLA Vocals System Requirements

Mac

Cpu: Intel or Silicon Architecture
Ram: 8
Disk: 16
Version: macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
Additional_requirements: Minimum: 1024×768
Recommended: 1280×1024 / 1600×1024
USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
Internet_required: No

Windows

Cpu: X64 compatible Intel or AMD CPU
Ram: 8
Disk: 16
Version: Windows 10 64 bit and Windows 11
Additional_requirements: Minimum: 1024×768
Recommended: 1280×1024 / 1600×1024
Internet_required: No

Waves CLA Vocals Demo Video