Waves CLA MixHub Software Plug-In

Designed to emulate not only the sound but the feel of working on a large-format mixing console, the Waves CLA MixHub is a downloadable plug-in that works across channel strips to provide you with the sonics and workflow of the analog days. The plug-in was modeled on the console of famed, hat-wearing mixing engineer Chris Lord-Alge, giving you its sonic imprint.

Modeled on CLA's Console

The channel strips are meticulously modeled on Chris Lord-Alge's console from the ground up.

Facilitates Quicker Workflow

Once CLA MixHub is inserted on the channels in your mix, you can assign your tracks to 8-channel buckets and begin making adjustments on the fly: mixing dynamics, EQ, saturation, and more, at a quicker pace, without needing to switch plugin windows in your DAW. While mixing, you can flip between two plugin view modes: Bucket View, with control of up to 8 channels at a time, or Channel View, focusing on a single channel's processing chain.

Dynamics Section

The dynamics section includes two flavors of compression: the console's built-in compressor, as well as Chris's favored Bluey compressor. Also included is a gate, an expander, and a ducker with a hold control. This section gives you flexible sidechain options for shaping a sound's envelope.

EQ Section

The EQ section includes four bands of parametric EQ, from wide bells to narrow boost and cuts, loaded with the console's original ballistics and Q characteristics.

Insert Point

In CLA MixHub's channel view, the insert point can be used for adding an additional Waves plugin to your MixHub's chain, making it a one-stop solution for your entire mix.

Output Section

The output section includes a VU meter and plasma-style PPM meter, plus a stereo imaging control, and an output fader.