Jerry Freese 2 Posted November 13, 2019 How can I get the CA-2A? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martsave martin s 169 Posted November 13, 2019 i searched on the net it seems that the free version is no longer available,i think you can buy it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwalpwal 1,098 Posted November 13, 2019 no, the only thing available right now is cakewalk by bandlab, none of the previous offerings from cakewalk (the comapnY) are avilable for new users Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martsave martin s 169 Posted November 13, 2019 https://www.amazon.com/Cakewalk-CA2A-Leveling-Amplifier-Software/dp/B00BPM1EDY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwalpwal 1,098 Posted November 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, martsave martin s said: https://www.amazon.com/Cakewalk-CA2A-Leveling-Amplifier-Software/dp/B00BPM1EDY 3rd party seller, probably not legit, bandlab bought up the rights to cakewalk software and have only released CbB so far, and cakewalk (te comapny) licensing prevented reselling, but good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martsave martin s 169 Posted November 13, 2019 i dont need this plugin anyway.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 884 Posted November 13, 2019 The IK White is also an LA2A clone. Pretty much either one in the fx bin is fine. Because the CA2A is part of the pro channel, that’s what makes it “first choice” for me. Of course in your case since you can’t buy it. White works well, and everyone makes a clone. You probably already have one, if so you’re not missing much. Tom 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwalpwal 1,098 Posted November 13, 2019 1 hour ago, DeeringAmps said: LA2A clone. plenty of those around https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=aibMXbCmMc3ewAKJrLWYAg&q=+LA2A+clone+vst&oq=+LA2A+clone+vst&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i22i30j0i333l2.1436.6832..7150...3.0..0.70.465.8......0....2j1..gws-wiz.......0j0i13j0i13i30j0i13i5i30j0i8i13i30.b1iOSyxqaCg&ved=0ahUKEwiwg82pxeflAhVNL1AKHQlWDSMQ4dUDCAU&uact=5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christian Jones 799 Posted November 13, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, martsave martin s said: https://www.amazon.com/Cakewalk-CA2A-Leveling-Amplifier-Software/dp/B00BPM1EDY Like pwal said that offering may or may not be legit - and Cakewalk's CA-2A is cool and all but it's not worth $170+. Look for the Waves CLA-2A to go down to $29 soon. Edited November 13, 2019 by Christian Jones n 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slartabartfast 185 Posted November 13, 2019 This seems to have fallen out of regular distribution. Any legitimate retail copies that are left out there are likely to be priced as a rare antique. It seems to me Cakewalk used to sell it for about $99, but the only source I found for remaining stock wants $169.99 plus shipping for it. That is pretty steep for something that was being given away free as a promo not so long ago, but if someone really wants it (or if they have a valuable project that absolutely requires it to open and modify) I guess they will pay the asking price. Be careful of cracked versions which may be more readily available. Buying someone's used copy will doubtless violate the traditional Cakewalk license terms that prevent transfers from the original licensee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry Freese 2 Posted November 14, 2019 8 hours ago, Christian Jones said: Like pwal said that offering may or may not be legit - and Cakewalk's CA-2A is cool and all but it's not worth $170+. Look for the Waves CLA-2A to go down to $29 soon. That would be a closer to reasonable price. $180.00 for a plug in....No way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry Freese 2 Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, pwalpwal said: plenty of those around I'm using the Lost Angel now. Even if I was a millionaire I doubt I would pay $100.00 for a plug in. I heard the Waves is good, if it was $30.00 I might try it. Edited November 14, 2019 by Jerry Freese Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Walton 794 Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) 22 hours ago, Jerry Freese said: How can I get the CA-2A? Not sure if new old stock would autorize to the servers properly. However, for a free VST that has some of that LA-2A flavor, these would be worth checking out: http://www.vst4free.com/free_vst.php?plugin=SLAX&id=2593 http://www.vst4free.com/free_vst.php?id=1186 (and if you eventually go the paid route via Waves, I'd recommend doing a demo of the OmniChannel while you are looking. Three compressor types - one is Opto based - i.e. LA-2A like and has a whole world of other tools included in the box. For a "WAVES" option it is the most versitiale thing they offer in a single plugin. I have and use the Cakewalk CA-2A, mostly becuase it is a Pro-Channel module. If I'm stuck in VST world, I never seem to open it up there. Edited November 14, 2019 by Brian Walton 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christian Jones 799 Posted November 14, 2019 25 minutes ago, Brian Walton said: I'd recommend doing a demo of the OmniChannel while you are looking. Three compressor types - one is Opto based - i.e. LA-2A like That's cool, I've been waiting on the OmniChannel and forgot about that. I was actually gonna buy the CLA-2A too, but are you saying it'd be redundant if one has the OmniChannel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Walton 794 Posted November 14, 2019 9 hours ago, Christian Jones said: That's cool, I've been waiting on the OmniChannel and forgot about that. I was actually gonna buy the CLA-2A too, but are you saying it'd be redundant if one has the OmniChannel? It isn't exaclty the same, but it does have an Optical Compressor simulation that includes the usual suspect controls which is clearly modeled after a LA-2A type of thing. Not to mention it has two other compressor types on board. Once I got the Omni, I basically didn't feel I needed the LA-2A anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwalpwal 1,098 Posted November 14, 2019 13 hours ago, Brian Walton said: On 11/13/2019 at 6:27 AM, Jerry Freese said: How can I get the CA-2A? Not sure if new old stock would autorize to the servers properly. only bandlab can answer this quesiton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockinMillie 1 Posted November 16, 2019 (edited) Try this freebie as an alternative. I prefer it to CA-2A personally: Sonic Anomaly SLAX - http://www.vst4free.com/free_vst.php?id=2593 Edited November 16, 2019 by RockinMillie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starship Krupa 1,704 Posted November 17, 2019 My favorite free optical compressor emulation VST is the AdHd Leveling Tool. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Noizz 13 Posted November 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Starship Krupa said: My favorite free optical compressor emulation VST is the AdHd Leveling Tool. I was about to say that here , this plugin is really really good, and the best part is that is FREE! recommended! Edited November 17, 2019 by John Noizz 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
