Waves CLA Bass | Grammy-Winning Master Bass Tones, Instantly
Discover the ultimate bass effects plugin, Waves CLA Bass, crafted by Grammy-winning, legendary mixing engineer Chris Lord-Alge. Having shaped countless classic, punchy sounds for top rock bands like Foo Fighters, Green Day, and Muse, Chris Lord-Alge now condenses decades of experience and his exclusive mixing chains from world-class studios into this powerful and intuitive tool. Whether you're working with live electric bass recordings or futuristic synth bass, CLA Bass delivers a full sonic spectrum, from ground-shaking sub-lows to aggressive "chainsaw" roars.
The core design philosophy of this plugin is "speed" and "power." You no longer need to switch back and forth between dozens of complex plugins trying to piece together the ideal bass sound. CLA Bass integrates all the key electric bass processing workflows—including EQ, compression, distortion, and sub-bass enhancement—into one clear interface. Simply move a few faders to instantly get a professionally-tuned, energetic bass tone that sits perfectly in your mix. This isn't just an effects unit; it's a shortcut to Chris Lord-Alge's signature rock bass sound and a must-have mixing tool for all music producers and mixing engineers seeking an efficient workflow and top-tier sound quality.
Core Advantages & Use Cases
Master Signature Signal Chain
This isn't just a plugin; it's a complete replica of Chris Lord-Alge's entire bass mixing workflow. Behind every fader is a complex processing chain of CLA's hand-picked hardware, allowing you to get world-class sound without any guesswork.
Simplified, Intuitive Operation
Say goodbye to tedious parameter tweaking. CLA Bass uses six core faders (Bass, Treble, Compress, Sub, Distortion, Output) to control all key tonal elements. This design lets you focus on listening and make intuitive adjustments quickly, finding the perfect bass tone for your song in seconds.
Full-Spectrum Tonal Palette
From deep, clean, and warm sub-bass to a mid-focused, gritty growl, and all the way to destructive chainsaw distortion, CLA Bass covers all the essential bass tones needed in modern music. It's perfectly suited for rock, metal, pop, electronic, and many other genres.
Versatile Application
Whether you're processing a clean electric bass signal recorded directly via a DI box, a miked-up bass amp track, or a synth bass from a virtual instrument, CLA Bass handles it all with ease, injecting life and presence to ensure your bass holds its ground firmly in any mix.
Tech Specs
- Sample Rate Support: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
- Channel Processing: Mono-to-Stereo component
- Latency: 64 samples (@ 44.1/48 kHz), 128 samples (@ 88.2/96 kHz)
- Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), AAX Native, AudioSuite
- Mac System Requirements: macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 (Intel Core i7 / i9 / Xeon-W / Apple M1, M2, M3); 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended); 16 GB free disk space.
- Windows System Requirements: Windows 10 64-bit (22H2), Windows 11 (22H2); Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 / Xeon / AMD Quad-Core CPU; 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended); 16 GB free disk space.
- Screen Resolution: Minimum 1024x768 (1280x1024 / 1600x1024 recommended).
- Activation: Online activation via Waves Central. License can be activated on your computer or a USB flash drive.
Software Purchase Information
- Guarantee: This product comes with an official license key, ensuring successful activation and registration.
- Delivery: The serial number and download information will be sent via email; no physical shipment is required.
- Support: We provide basic technical assistance for installation and activation. In case of activation issues, we will help coordinate with the manufacturer for resolution.
- Warranty: License and download rights are maintained according to the manufacturer’s policy; software updates, upgrades, and version changes are subject to the manufacturer’s announcements.
- Customer Service: For questions regarding license, compatibility, or installation, please contact THINK2 customer support for immediate assistance.
Reminder: Please confirm compatibility with your operating system, DAW, and plugin formats before purchasing. Digital products are not eligible for a standard trial/return period; if you need to modify your order before activation, please contact customer service first.