_Mimas 500 Series FET Compressor

Wes Audio _Mimas

_MIMAS from Wes Audio is a 1176-style FET compressor that gives you exacting digital control over its fully-analog signal path, fusing analog warmth and digital efficiency for a new generation of compressor. A crucial sound for any studio, FET compressors provide ultra-fast response that enables exacting dynamics control and rich coloration at extreme settings. Now this analog magic is available with precise digital control thanks to Wes Audio's ingenious ng500 system, which extends the typical 500 series pins to support direct automation control and digital recall when used in a modern, DAW-focused studio.

The panel controls for _MIMAS give you comprehensive adjustment of all the typical 1176 parameters. Adjust individual levels for input and output gain to dial-in the perfect amount of punch, while attack and release settings allow for aggressive, lightning-fast dynamic control and smoother, easy-going compression alike. Ratio settings include 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, and 20:1, as well as the legendary "all-buttons-in" mode for that aggressive vintage limiting sound. An integrated side chain filter helps target compression to where you want it in the frequency spectrum. Onboard A/B and bypass switches make it easy to find the right sound in a session, while a front-panel link switch supports flexible stereo or mono operation with two units in tow.

Naturally, all of these parameters can be controlled digitally from your DAW, either from the front-panel USB port or when using the _MIMAS in a Wes Audio NG500 _TITAN Rack. Each encoder is touch-sensitive and offers bidirectional control back to your DAW, allowing you to sculpt automation in real time and have your DAW store the knob movements for precise playback. Whether you're looking for a snazzy compressor to add to your normal 500 series system or are racking up a whole studio of Wes Audio's powerful ng500 modules, _MIMAS brings an essential sound to your set-up that every engineer needs.

_Mimas Features

• 1176-style compressor with fully analog signal path and digital recall control
• Carnhill transformers impart rich, characterful sound
• Fully balanced input and output with +24dBu headroom
• 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, and 20:1 ratio settings as well as "all-buttons-in" mode
• Saturation mode for one-knob coloration without compression
• A/B hardware switching for easy settings comparisons
• Digital recall and plugin control for seamless modern studio integration
• Touch-sensitive encoders for precision control and automation capture
• Compatible with 500 Series and ng500 series formats