Waves CLA Drums

The Waves CLA Drums is a streamlined drum-processing plugin developed in collaboration with renowned mixer Chris Lord-Alge. It combines carefully voiced compression, EQ, transient shaping, and harmonic enhancement into a single interface designed to bring punch, weight, presence, and impact to drum tracks.

From individual kick and snare tracks to complete drum buses, CLA Drums provides fast, mix-focused control over the character and dynamics of modern drums without requiring a complex chain of processors.

Key Features

• Developed in collaboration with Chris Lord-Alge

• Integrated compression and EQ processing

• Dedicated controls for low-end weight and high-frequency attack

• Punch and presence enhancement

• Harmonic saturation for added character

• Adjustable ambience and room-style processing

• Designed for fast, mix-ready drum processing

• Suitable for individual drums, drum groups, and complete drum buses

Technical Specifications

• Plugin Type: Drum Channel Processor

• Processing: Native

• Formats: VST3, Audio Units (AU), AAX

• Channel Formats: Mono, Stereo

• Sample Rates: Up to 96 kHz

• Applications: Recording, mixing, music production, broadcast, post-production

System Requirements

• Operating Systems: Current Waves-supported macOS and Windows 10/11

• Processor: Intel or Apple Silicon Mac; compatible 64-bit Intel/AMD processor on Windows

• RAM: 8 GB minimum; 16 GB recommended

• Storage: Approximately 30 GB available for Waves installation

• Host: Compatible DAW supporting VST3, AU, or AAX

• Installation: Waves Central and internet connection required for installation/activation

Ideal For

Kick • Snare • Toms • Overheads • Room Mics • Drum Groups • Drum Buses • Rock • Pop • Hip-Hop • Electronic Production