Waves CLA Nx lets you step inside the legendary control room of Chris Lord-Alge’s Mix LA studio—directly through your headphones. This powerful plugin recreates CLA’s world-class acoustics with stunning accuracy, giving producers, mixing engineers, and musicians a natural, speaker-like reference environment anywhere. Perfect for those who rely on headphones for critical listening, CLA Nx ensures your mixes translate flawlessly across all playback systems.

Key Features of Waves CLA Nx

• Transforms any headphones into a precise 3D virtual mix room based on Mix LA’s acoustics
• Mix with confidence, knowing your sound will translate to real speakers and real-world environments
• Includes EQ correction profiles for over 270 headphone models
• Switch between CLA’s trusted monitors: Yamaha NS10, custom Ocean Way HR1, and his classic boombox
• Personalize spatial accuracy with head anatomy calibration
• Optional head tracking via webcam or Nx Head Tracker for enhanced realism
• Ideal for remote collaboration—everyone hears the same acoustic environment
• Powered by Waves Nx® spatial audio technology for immersive, true-to-life imaging

Example Use Cases of Waves CLA Nx

• Home & Mobile Mixing: Achieve consistent, professional mixes without needing a tuned studio.
• Remote Collaboration: Ensure all team members monitor in the same trusted environment.
• Mix Translation: Test your mix on multiple virtual monitors for real-world accuracy.
• Education: Give students access to a world-class control room on any headphones.
• Content Creation: Edit podcasts, YouTube audio, and video content with reliable referencing.

Why Choose Waves CLA Nx?

CLA Nx bridges the gap between headphone mixing and professional studio monitoring. With access to Chris Lord-Alge’s iconic room acoustics anytime, anywhere, you can make confident mix decisions and deliver polished, translation-proof results—no treated room required.