TomHelvey
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$39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier [Expired]
Heads up! Cakewalk has this on special offer. I've been thinking about getting this plug-in for a while now, at $39 it was impossible to resist. Update: The sale appears to be over now.
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/26 12:39:13
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I think this is the best plug-in Cakewalk offers. Well worth it
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/26 12:55:21
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/26 13:08:11
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☄ Helpfulby robert_e_bone 2014/07/26 16:31:13
If you own PC-2A Leveler (which I do) you can purchase the CA-2A Leveling Amplifier for $9.99 (which I did).
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/26 14:22:11
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/26 20:22:53
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/26 20:26:02
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If you don't have it, get it now!!
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/26 20:56:49
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It's the only compressor I use any more on vocals and bass. For whatever reason, nothing else sounds as good.
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/26 20:57:39
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I got it for $9.99. Couldn't resist such an awesome deal but just one thing... Does the CA2A replace the PC2A? I no longer have it.
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/26 21:03:43
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Yes, the CA2A replaces the PC2A. The CA2A installer renames the PC2A dll so that it is no longer available to SONAR.
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/26 21:21:39
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/26 22:24:31
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Anyone know how long this price will last?
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Ruben
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/26 22:57:08
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The email I received states that the sale expires Monday at 11:59 PM EST.
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/27 04:16:08
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I too recommend the CA2A very highly. Certainly a worthwhile step up from the previous PC2A.
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/27 04:27:23
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Been waiting for a while for this to go on sale. :D
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/27 06:47:43
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Ruben The email I received states that it expires Monday at 11:59 PM EST.
I'd love to get emails from Cakewalk! I re-subscribed a while ago as they dried up and gave two email addresses but it is now obvious that they are ignored . Anyhoo, got the new toy and a quick play reveals it seems to work quite nicely so thanks to Cakewalk for a sensible price . A word to the wise: use a credit card rather than PayPal if you buy on the weekend if you want the codes to appear in your account (going by my recent purchasing experiences). Grum.
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/27 10:23:54
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CA2A is by far the best bang for the buck and best sounding comp!
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/28 10:40:52
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Agreed! Like Craig A. states above, I use it on the Vocals and the bass. But also with a few others that it sounds good on. Get it you will defiantly like it!
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/28 18:31:22
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Anderton It's the only compressor I use any more on vocals and bass. For whatever reason, nothing else sounds as good.
I have been using the PC-76 U-type for vocals. Is the CA-2T a big enough improvement for $39? Never got the PC-2A so I don't have that comparison point...Also have the PC-4K, but haven't found it that useful.
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/29 03:22:02
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I personally feel the CA2A works better on vocals, yes. I think it's "more common" too but I don't know what you will like. They're entirely different types of compressors.
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/29 03:24:48
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/29 07:31:22
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Thanks for the heads-up - I couldn't pass up for $10. I confirm the Paypal experience. Bought yesterday, but the transaction still isn't showing up in my Cakewalk account...
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/29 08:13:53
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I don't say a whole, whole lot on hear but - totally agree get it - you will use it!!!!
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/29 18:54:47
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/29 21:36:23
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An awesome comp! In many cases I prefer it over my Waves CLA2A!
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/29 21:43:31
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Okay, I already have PC-2A. What is the benefit of me getting the CA-2A, besides having it as a regular VST plugin?
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/29 21:47:44
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side chain and IIRC a bug fix or two
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Leadfoot
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/29 23:13:09
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sharke
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/29 23:39:49
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I like it for those complex evolving pads which get out of hand sometimes Where's my reward points?
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Re: $39 CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier
2014/07/31 06:47:41
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sharke I like it for those complex evolving pads which get out of hand sometimes
Yep! Good technique. I frequently find myself tossing on a limiter (if not the PCCL) or a transparent comp to tame these types of sounds. Does the CA-2A work much better? I wish I could demo it again.
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