In this free 4 part tutorial series, brought to you with the kind support of Waves, we show you how to use four Waves CLA Signature Series plug-ins in a band mix. These plug-ins provide straightforward approaches for working on specific track types which can be handy if you need to turn a mix around quickly. Don't let the stripped back GUIs put you off, these CLA Signature Series plug-ins are well thought out and are seriously powerful channel strips in their own right that take no time to set tastefully. Watch the four episodes below to hear how they can help you in a future mix.
Episode 1: CLA Drums
In this first episode we show you how add edge and interest to live drums using Waves CLA Drums which provides a fast and effective solution for polishing and processing drum tracks in a mix. In this tutorial, you will hear key drum channels transformed with only small amounts of processing applied.
Episode 2: CLA Bass
Like other CLA Waves Signature Series plug-ins, CLA Bass also provides a selection of core processors fundamental for getting bass guitars sounding solid in a mix. Watch this episode to hear how Waves CLA Bass gives life and energy to a safe sounding DI bass recording.
Episode 3: CLA Guitars
The CLA guitars plug-in is an easy to use instant gratification plug-in for electric guitar tracks that provides a variety of different amp sounds and tones in seconds. Watch this episode to hear how CLA Guitar sounds on two different styles of clean electric guitar.
Episode 4: CLA Vocals
In this final episode we show you how quick it can be to sit a lead vocal on the top of a mix using Waves CLA Vocals. Like other Chris Lord-Alge signature waves plug-ins, CLA Vocals provides users with a set of controls that quickly enable users to get their tracks in shape. Each process features a selection of styles. For example, the reverb can be set between tight, large or chamber or bypassed altogether.
Visit Waves for more information on CLA’s Signature Series of Plug-ins.