Waves, CLA, vocals, crack.
: Simple sliders for Bass (adding depth or cutting proximity effect) and Treble (adding "sheen" or warmth).
These modes actually offer distinct tonal shifts, making the plugin more versatile than a simple one-trick pony.
| | Cost | Why it works | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Analog Obsession CHANNEV | Free (Patreon) | Models a British console like CLA uses. | | TDR Nova | Free | Dynamic EQ for de-essing. | | OrilRiver | Free | High-quality algorithmic reverb. | | Voxengo MSED | Free | Mid-side processing (CLA Vocals does this). |
"Echoes of a Ghost" went on to get 200,000 streams on its first week. No one mentioned the vocal. No one heard the ghost of that crack.
External factors like Wi-Fi cards or power-saving settings can cause "DPC latency," which manifests as audio pops. On Windows, set your Power Plan to "Maximum Performance"