Wes Audio_Dione NG500 500 Series Bus Compressor

Wes Audio _Dione NG500

The _Dione Stereo Bus Compressor from Wes Audio delivers the analog glue and dynamic coloration that engineers have relied on for decades, all with the precision and modern convenience of digital control. Designed with THAT 2181 VCAs for uncompromising sound quality, this stereo compressor is capable of both subtle dynamic control and rich stereo coloration with its two selectable THD modes and +24 dBu of headroom. The _Dione's controls are comprehensive, with threshold, make-up, and attack/release times all available on the panel. Likewise, a mix control enables parallel compression techniques, and four selectable ratios let you compress to the degree your music demands. Finally, sidechain control with dedicated filters help tame low and high end frequencies that can cause mistriggers of the sidechain control.

Along with the rest of their ng500 line, Wes Audio has designed _Dione with complete digital control, allowing you to easily integrate this analog processor into a modern DAW-based workflow. Automate parameters directly from your DAW, letting you drive the compressor harder during a crucial moment, or experiment with creative changes over time. For professional deliverables, this makes adjustments much easier, allowing you to simply edit the automation in your DAW of choice rather than completely recreate a live-knob-twiddling performance. Even when not using the digital control, conveniences like the _Dione's onboard A/B feature let you audition two sets of settings back to back to choose what works for your needs. With the thick analog sound that professional mixing and mastering engineers have come to trust and detailed digital control perfect for modern workflows, the _Dione Stereo Bus Compressor from Wes Audio is the perfect dynamics processor for all your stereo sources.

_Dione NG500 Features

• Analog stereo bus compressor with comprehensive digital control
• Fully-analog signal path with +24dBu of headroom
• Designed with THAT 2181 VCA for a classic, professional sound
• Threshold, makeup, and attack/release time controls
• Mix balance control for parallel compression
• Selectable MED or HIGH THD settings add more or less harmonic saturation to your signals
• Sidechain control with dedicated high pass and tilt filters to control sidechain signal
• Four ratio settings: 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, and 10:1
• Audition two sounds with A/B parallel settings
• Full plugin control with automation and total recall of saved settings, integrating seamlessly with modern workflows