Waves CLA comps: Still the best la2a and 76?

[JonWormwood]

I've got the IK multimedia stuff but it just doesn't do it...

Are the Waves CLA still the best la2a/76 comp emulations out there?

Audio deluxe has the pack for 189.99

 

[ballstix]

Really? I think T-RackS sounds pretty damn good. In any case, I find myself using The Rocket in place of an 1176 emulation most of the time. If you're on a non Pro-Tools PC I'd also give ThrillseekerLA a shot as an LA2A. Kicks all kinds of ass and is free (heretical, I know).

As far as IK vs Waves goes, it's pretty subjective, but I personally wouldn't pay the $190. Did you demo them?

 

[Brett - K A L I S I A]

When did the Waves CLA became the best LA2A/1176 emulations out there? UniveralAudio are much better, but probably not in the right price tag I guess...

 

[BLUElightCory]

When did the Waves CLA became the best LA2A/1176 emulations out there? UniveralAudio are much better, but probably not in the right price tag I guess...

Agreed.

 

[greyskull]

Agreed.

The CLA ones sound Miles more like the 1176's I've used, But to be fair I havent used the new UAD versions.

 

[amarshism]

I use the UAD ones sometimes. They're good. I only really like the cla76 blue on vox and la3a on gtrs/bass etc

 

[crillemannen]

I'd say that the Ik Multimedia and Waves are on the same lvl. Both works but can't beat the HW: Haven't tried the UAD's but i can imagine that they are on the same lvl. No plugin can still emulate the attack of the real deal, that's where they all fall short.

 

[TheSlanderer]

I actually prefer the Softube FET Compressor (1176) and ThrillseekerLA (LA2A).

 

[java]

I actually prefer the Softube FET Compressor (1176) and ThrillseekerLA (LA2A).

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