WESAUDIO / _RHEA

A Vari-Mu style API 500 series compatible stereo tube compressor with perfect digital recall from a USB-connected DAW plug-in.

_RHEA (rare) is a Vari-Mu style stereo tube compressor. "100% vacuum tube analog circuit" reproduces the Vari-Mu style and demonstrates natural and strong compression.

Compatible with API500 modules, you can completely digitally control analog circuits via the main unit's USB or _TITAN frame. You can easily automate and digitally recall _RHEA from a plug-in on your DAW.

Equipped with a THD switch that adds harmonic distortion, a MIX knob that allows parallel compression, and a 3-step side chain filter. The attack time and release time can be set in 6 steps each, and INPUT, THRESHOLD, and OUTPUT can be set independently, enabling flexible and precise sound creation.

■ Main features
・ 100% analog device (+ 24dB headroom)
-Stereo tube "vari-mu" style compressor
・ High voltage tube operation
・ CARNHILL input transformer
-Flexible I / O level control
・ MIX knob for parallel compression
・ THD-Harmonic distortion (2 modes)
・ Side chain filter-60, 90, 150 Hz
・ API500 series and ng500 (_TITAN) compatible module
・ Total recall and DAW compatible plug-in control
・ Supports automation from DAW
-Full digital control of fully isolated analog circuits
-Digital recall-via front panel USB port or _TITAN chassis
-Automation write to DAW from 4 touch-sensitive encoders (Threshold, Mix, Make Up)
・ True Bypass
・ Accurate analog GR meter and plug-in mounting
· Free software and firmware upgrades