FET Compressor
Waves CLA-76
by Waves Audio
Another well loved take on the classic FET-style compressor.
Overview
The CLA-76 is Chris Lord-Alge's take on the 1176, tuned for the aggressive vocal presence heard on countless commercial mixes.
Best used for
Aggressive punch and vocal presence in hip hop and modern pop.
Why engineers use it
It's cheaper than UAD, runs native, and sounds great on loud, forward vocal styles.
Official product page
www.waves.com/plugins/cla-76-compressor-limiter