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CLA-76 (Waves) — effect from Waves. Score 8.3/10, price $35–$149, formats and comparisons.
Plugin comparison
CLA-76 vs Pulsar P252 MDN Diode
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
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Pulsar Modular's $165 germanium diode-bridge compressor, modeled on a 1968 Neve 2252 from Wessex Studios with Marc Daniel Nelson.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | CLA-76 | Pulsar P252 MDN Diode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35–$149 | $165 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Product type | effect from Waves | — |
| Developer | Waves | — |
| Typical price | $35–$149 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | — |
| Primary job | focused effect work in modern sessions | — |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | — |
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