{"product_id":"wesaudio-_dione-ng500-500-series-analogue-bus-compressor","title":"WesAudio _DIONE NG500 500 Series Analogue Bus Compressor","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Iconic Mixbus Glue, Redefined for the Modern Hybrid Studio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e WesAudio _DIONE\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance stereo bus compressor that bridges legendary analogue tone with seamless digital control. Built for mixing and mastering engineers, it delivers 100% analogue signal path with total digital recall via DAW plugin control. Four THAT 2181 VCAs provide the classic \"glue\" with +24dBu headroom, while switchable THD and advanced sidechain filtering ensure professional results across any genre. Compact 500-series format, true bypass relay, and ng500 compatibility complete this modern hybrid solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1103\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TLUY4xcap7k\" title=\"Introducing the New WesAudio DIONE \u0026amp; RHEA Plug-ins – Enhanced Features \u0026amp; Workflow Revolution!\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure Analogue Power with Massive Headroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of the _DIONE are four high-quality THAT 2181 VCAs, utilised in both the signal path and sidechain detection circuit for uncompromising transparency and speed. While many 500-series modules struggle with signal peaks, _DIONE offers a generous +24dBu of headroom, ensuring your transients remain sharp and your low end stays tight even under heavy compression. This massive dynamic range allows you to push your mixes further while maintaining the depth and presence expected from high-end outboard gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Recall and Analogue Automation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe standout innovation of the _DIONE is its digital control layer, which allows you to manage every analogue parameter through a dedicated plugin in VST, AU, or AAX formats. Featuring three touch-sensitive encoders, the unit lets you record real-time analogue automation directly into your DAW as if you were using a software plugin. This eliminates the need for manual recall sheets and photographs, as every setting is saved within your session and instantly restored when you reopen the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Sonic Colouration and Filtering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond traditional compression, _DIONE introduces modern features like switchable Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) with Medium and High modes, allowing you to saturate the wet signal with rich, musical analogue warmth. To ensure the compressor reacts perfectly to your material, it includes a versatile sidechain filter with three high-pass settings (60, 90, 150Hz) and two specialised \"Tilt\" filters. 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