Free three-band upward/downward multiband compressor originally from Ableton's Multiband Dynamics preset.
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Checked September 2026
OTT vs CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter (2026)
OTT is best for aggressive multiband upward/downward compression; CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter is best for fast, aggressive FET-style compression on vocals and drums. OTT starts at Free and CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter at $14.99/mo (Waves Essential).
FET compressor/limiter modeling Chris Lord-Alge's hand-picked 1176-style hardware.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| OTT | CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | aggressive multiband upward/downward compression | fast, aggressive FET-style compression on vocals and drums |
| Starting price | Free | $14.99/mo (Waves Essential) |
| Free version | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | 3-band upward and downward compression, Depth control for wet/dry blend, Resizable, redesigned GUI, Apple Silicon native and Pro Tools AAX support, VST2/VST3/AU/AAX formats | Models two hand-picked 1176-style hardware units ("Bluey" and "Blacky"), Ultra-fast FET attack response, Tube-like distortion character, Included in Waves Essential and Ultimate subscriptions |
| Developer | Xfer Records | Waves |
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OTT starts at Free; CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter starts at $14.99/mo (Waves Essential).
3-band upward and downward compression, Depth control for wet/dry blend, Resizable, redesigned GUI, Apple Silicon native and Pro Tools AAX support, VST2/VST3/AU/AAX formats.
Models two hand-picked 1176-style hardware units ("Bluey" and "Blacky"), Ultra-fast FET attack response, Tube-like distortion character, Included in Waves Essential and Ultimate subscriptions.