CLA MixDown
by Waves · Channel Strip · Mix bus processor
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Chris Lord-Alge signature mix bus plugin with bus compression, EQ and drive.
Best for: Mix Bus. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: bus processing, mix bus, full mix, glue.
What it does
CLA MixDown is a mix bus plugin made with Chris Lord-Alge. Waves describes it as four crucial processors, optimized for the mix bus.
- Final-stage processing: intended for finishing a mix, based on his own studio setup.
When to use it
Use it on the stereo bus for a quick, finished rock or pop sound. For a bus compressor alone, the rated SSL G-Master Buss Compressor or The Glue are more focused; MixDown is the one-plugin option.
Where to buy
- Best Service: $32.93
- Plugin Boutique: $34.99 (regular $99)
- PluginFox: $34.99
- AudioDeluxe: $34.99 (regular $99)
- Waves: see store
Tutorials and reviews
- Achieve Pro Sound with Waves CLA Mixdown
- Waves CLA MixDown - The 'All in One' Mix Buss Plugin
- Waves Mix Bus Compression - Episode #2 CLA MixDown
- First Look - Waves CLA MixDown Plug in On Drums, Piano & Mix Bus
- Mixing with - Waves CLA MIXDOWN - Plugin Overview
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