WESAUDIO / ngBusComp

Next-generation stereo bus compressor with digital recall.

■Next-Generation Stereo Bus Compressor with Digital Recall

The legendary sound of this stereo bus compressor has been used in countless recordings for over 40 years. Known as ""Mixbus Glue,"" this compression sound has become an industry standard.

WesAudio has improved this design, achieving an entirely new level of versatility with incredible, modern DAW integration.

The ngBusComp is a ""full analog"" compressor with digital recall and plug-in control for all parameters. It can be used in three modes: dual mono, stereo, and M/S.

■Features


? True analog sound with fine-grained control!


? Total recall and plug-in control


? Main VCA uses a quad VCA circuit with four THAT 2181s in parallel


? +26dBu headroom


? Operates in three modes: dual mono/stereo/MS


? Channel linking!


* MID-SIDE operating mode

* Canrhill transformer

* Selectable output circuit - electronically balanced or transformer-balanced output

* Passive attenuator included in ""Transformer Mode"" to drive the transformer as needed

* DRY/WET mix knob for parallel compression

* Features a unique, continuously variable THD function for fine adjustment

* Sidechain filter: Includes three high-pass filters at 60, 90, and 150 Hz, and a ""Tilt filter"" with a special curve design.

* Five ratio settings: 1.5:1 and 2:1 suitable for gentle mix bus processing, 4:1 and 10:1 suitable for various applications, and INF mode for a transient-hitting limiting sound.

* External sidechain via TRS connector (rear panel)

* Hardware A/B/C preset buttons

* USB or Ethernet connectivity!

? Detailed metering for each channel, displaying input/output and gain reduction

? Plugin-controlled analog automation

? DAW analog automation recording with five touch-sensitive encoders

? True bypass

? Fully digitally controlled, isolated analog circuitry

? Compatible plug-in software and firmware upgrades