WesAudio ng78 FET Compressor

WesAudio ng78 FET Compressor

2-channel FET Compressor with Dual Mono/True Stereo Modes, Digital Recall, and Automation

Please allow 10 - 14 days for delivery.

An Analog Powerhouse with Modern Digital Control

Showcasing two first-class channels of classic FET compression, the WesAudio ng78 brandishes a pure analog signal path and delivers an impressive 24dBu of headroom. Its five Ratio buttons, capable of simultaneous activation for the iconic all-buttons-in effect, offer everything from smooth level control to aggressive limiting. An expanded Attack range provides precise transient shaping, while the Saturation mode, with selectable Low, Mid, and High THD settings, lets you dial in tailored harmonic coloration. A dedicated Mix knob makes parallel compression incredibly straightforward, and dual mono or true stereo operation, which includes dynamic linking, ensures rock-solid stereo imaging. Moreover, the advanced sidechain EQ includes a highpass filter and high shelf to fine-tune the compressor’s response, while hardware A/B switching enables instant comparisons. Beyond its elite-class analog core, the ng78 integrates seamlessly with your DAW, offering intuitive digital control, automation, and recall. Finally, vintage-style Gain Reduction meters and precision Input/Output metering provide at-a-glance visual feedback, and Carnhill output transformers add a final touch of analog weight and character. Offering an impressive amalgamation of vintage tone and modern workflow, the WesAudio ng78 is a flexible musical tool that deserves a permanent place in your studio rack.

Old-school dynamics control from subtle to slam

Patterned after an iconic late-’70s model, the ng78 gives you two channels of FET-style dynamics control with premium Carnhill output transformers for authentic vintage coloration. If you’re experienced with the original units, you’ll have no trouble navigating the ng78. For starters, it features familiar Input, Output, Attack, and Release controls. Additionally, you get five Ratio buttons — 2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, and 20:1 — putting everything from gentle peak control to nuclear, all-buttons-in limiting easily within your reach. The ng78 includes a dedicated Saturation mode with Low, Mid, and High THD settings, enabling you to transform the unit into an analog harmonic color box. It also includes an advanced sidechain EQ with a highpass filter to preserve your low end and a high shelf to emphasize detection of higher frequencies while compressing. Finally, a Mix knob allows easy access to parallel compression, and hardware A/B switching allows you to instantly compare two independent settings.

Control your hardware like a plug-in

Even though the WesAudio ng78 houses a 100% analog signal path, yielding an impressive 24dBu of headroom, its digitally controlled design facilitates a level of modern studio integration that vintage units simply can’t match. To start, the ng78 features USB and Ethernet connectivity for lock-tight plug-in interaction, right from within your DAW. Additionally, it not only gives you seamless control over its parameters from a convenient plug-in interface, but you can also leverage your DAW’s automation and recall capabilities, eliminating the need to take notes or create crude handwritten diagrams to re-create your settings every time you revisit a session.

WesAudio ng78 Features:

• 2-ch FET compressor patterned after an iconic late-’70s model
• 100% analog circuitry boasts a breathtaking 24dBu of headroom
• Familiar Input, Output, Attack, and Release controls
• 5 Ratio buttons offer everything from smooth level control to aggressive limiting
• Allows simultaneous Ratio activation for the iconic all-buttons-in effect
• Expanded Attack range provides precise transient shaping
• Saturation mode with selectable Low, Mid, and High THD settings dials in tailored harmonic coloration
• Mix knob makes parallel compression incredibly straightforward
• Dual mono or true stereo operation with dynamic linking for rock-solid stereo imaging
• Advanced sidechain EQ with an HPF and a high shelf to fine-tune the compressor’s response
• Hardware A/B switching enables instant comparisons
• Flexible digital control, automation, and recall directly from your DAW
• Vintage-style Gain Reduction meters and precision Input/Output metering
• Carnhill output transformers add a final touch of analog weight and character

STL Pro Audio is the exclusive NZ distributor for WesAudio.