Waves CLA Drums | WAVES

Waves CLA Drums puts the signature drum sound of Grammy-winning mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge at your fingertips. Designed for producers, engineers, and musicians of all experience levels, this powerful plugin delivers punchy, professional-quality drum mixes with just a few clicks. Whether you record live drummers or use electronic kits, CLA Drums makes it easy to craft radio-ready drum sounds that cut through any mix.

Key Features of Waves CLA Drums | WAVES

• Customize the sound of kick, snare, toms, overheads, rooms, and cymbals with dedicated processing for each kit element.
• Shape your drums with intuitive controls for treble and bass EQ, delivering clarity, punch, and definition.
• Add depth and ambiance using three distinct reverb modes tailored for modern drum mixing.
• Create signature gated drum effects with hard or soft gating options for dynamic control.
• Apply optimized compression, EQ, and effects for each drum type courtesy of Chris Lord-Alge’s expertise.
• Seamlessly blend classic analog warmth with a modern drum sound for any genre or production style.
• Flexible enough for use on both live drum tracks and outputs from samplers or drum machines.

Example Use Cases of Waves CLA Drums | WAVES

• Music Producers: Elevate your drum mix in pop, rock, EDM, hip-hop, and more with instant punch and clarity.
• Mix Engineers: Streamline workflow by quickly achieving a polished, radio-ready drum sound.
• Home Studio Musicians: Instantly transform raw drum recordings into professional tracks with minimal tweaking.
• Live Sound Engineers: Add energy and definition to multi-mic drum setups for live performances.
• Beatmakers: Enhance sampled drum kits or grooves without complex routing or plugin chains.

Why Choose Waves CLA Drums | WAVES?

Built with the expertise of Chris Lord-Alge, one of the world’s top drum mix engineers, Waves CLA Drums delivers legendary drum tone in a user-friendly interface. Get uncompromising results and make your drum tracks stand out—no matter your skill level or music style.