Waves CLA Vocals

It sounds like you're referring to a preset, effect chain, or exclusive patch called "Crack" — possibly from a producer forum, Splice, or a vocal preset pack.

Created in collaboration with Grammy-winning mixing engineer Chris Lord-Alge

  • 0% Crack = Clean, untouched signal
  • 25–40% Crack = Subtle analog warmth, like a Neve or API preamp
  • 50–70% Crack = Noticeable presence boost, tape saturation character
  • 80–100% Crack = Aggressive distortion, lo-fi or "radio" effect

Pros:

Instant professional results, very low CPU usage, and frequently available at a low price.