clintmartin
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CA-2A vs. White 2A
Has anyone compared these two against each other? I know the Cakewalk version has the screw, I don't think Ik multimedia's version does. I'm liking T-racks shell and being able to use each processor as a separate vst. With Cakewalk you have the Pro channel of course. I think there is about a $50 difference in price.
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/02/25 10:44:14
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I have both but have not played much with either. About all I can add is that the New Cakewalk CA-2A T-Type is now VST or AU compatible with any DAW. No longer locked into the Pro channel but can still be used there.
Hope that helps a little bit.
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/02/25 13:27:28
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clintmartin
Has anyone compared these two against each other? I know the Cakewalk version has the screw, I don't think Ik multimedia's version does. I'm liking T-racks shell and being able to use each processor as a separate vst. With Cakewalk you have the Pro channel of course. I think there is about a $50 difference in price.
No brainer! CA-2A sounds amazing VS IK sounds good.. Go for CA-2A. One of the best LA plugins I have heard so far.
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/02/26 15:09:21
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Haven't tried the CA-2A, I'd love to hear a shootout with someone who owns both...
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/02/27 03:13:41
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IK Obi
Haven't tried the CA-2A, I'd love to hear a shootout with someone who owns both...
I have not bought the IK white plugin but I have check out the demo and compaired both of them and other LA plugins. IK white is also one of the best LA emulations out there. Same class as UAD, WAVES & NI Softtube. But I feel the CA-2A is one lever above both WAVES, UAD, IK and Softubes. And when it comes to functionallity, sidechain, fully modeled "R37" HF Pre-emphasis control, dual photocell reset modes (Classic & Fast Reset) no one beats it. Its the best sounding and versatil LA out there on the market right now. Sidechain I love it! Best Regards Freddie http://www.cakewalk.com/products/CA-2A/  
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/02/27 03:50:34
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Is there a CA-2A demo? I could test it against IK's and Waves (which also has RC37 but no side-chain option).
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/02/27 08:34:10
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/02/27 16:43:35
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I used to have an old Roland VS2400 and had a Universal Audio LA2A and 1176 plugin. Those were great. I see a benefit in both the Cakewalk and Ik multimedia versions. On one hand I have X2, so with Cakewalk I have the VST and pro channel module. On the other hand, I have T-racks, so I could use the VST or I could use it in the T-racks shell. I have to wait awhile anyway (because I have spent way too much money), but I will need to do one or the other at some point. Bootsie's Thrillseeker LA will have to get me by for awhile.
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/02/28 00:18:55
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I believe Kev West has both and made a YouTube video. I've PMd him to double check and see...
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/02/28 02:21:21
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IK Obi
Haven't tried the CA-2A, I'd love to hear a shootout with someone who owns both...
Here you go. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RkQxh2DZvc The sound of the two are very similar. The Cakewalk version has the screw which is supposed to act as a HPF if I remember right the IK doesn't have that. Other than that the sound is about the same.
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/02/28 12:46:06
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Well, that's one vote for IK. I would love to see more of these comparisons.
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IK Obi
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/02/28 17:40:26
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Sweet! Thanks for posting that Xab!
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/02/28 17:56:29
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/02/28 18:18:10
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Cool. Now I can try these out for myself. I think I need to enter a VST rehab or something.
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/02/28 18:39:46
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clintmartin
Cool. Now I can try these out for myself. I think I need to enter a VST rehab or something.
+1 I'm quite surprised that no one has included the Waves CLA-2A in this comparison... Or the TLA-100 from SofTube... OR the FREE (howbeit 32 bit) Thrillseeker LA...
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/02/28 20:31:50
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Yeah, I use Thrillseeker some. It's pretty good, as are most of the VOS stuff. I downloaded the CA2A and will run it through it's paces and then I'll try the White 2A. I'm not exactly compressor poor anyway Hahaha! I just love this stuff.
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/02/28 20:45:34
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I'll try and see if I can demo it against Waves if I can find a bit of time.
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/03/01 15:24:05
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I'm very excited to hear the White 2A shot out against these others now!
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/03/01 19:22:43
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Rain
Is there a CA-2A demo? I could test it against IK's and Waves (which also has RC37 but no side-chain option).
Check upstairs Rain, there is now a demo. Or just click here: http://www.cakewalk.com/Products/CA-2A/web-trial.aspx J I see someone already posted it but what the heck, twice is sometimes better...
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/03/01 20:38:05
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Thanks - I've requested the demo. I'll try and see if I can find time to mess w/ it in the next couple of days. :)
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/03/01 20:47:31
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Well, that settles it - minimum requirement OS x 10.7.5 (the very latest OS on Mac).
The majority of the audio folks I know on Mac are still running 10.6 - which came out around the time Windows 7 came out.
So that's pretty much as if Windows 8 was the only supported OS on the PC.
I wish them luck building a user base on Mac.
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/03/03 18:45:04
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/03/03 19:14:33
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IK Obi
The T-Racks Custom Shop is working fine on both Mac and Windows machines.
is there a demo for the white 2A ?
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/03/03 19:27:18
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Yes. You can demo anything in the Custom shop for 72 hours once every 6 weeks.
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IK Obi
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Re:CA-2A vs. White 2A
2013/03/06 11:41:04
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Yup, and that is any of the gear in the Custom Shop, not just the T-Racks side of it.
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