WES Audio Dione

500 Series Module Bus Compressor

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Latest User Reviews

2 years ago

Ssl style compressor on steroids

Everyone knows the famous ssl bus compressor. And it's famous for a reason. It has that color we all know, and ofcourse the infamous glue. The dione has all that and more. From blend knob to sidechain features to 2 types of thd. But the definite fame changer is the fact that you can digitally control it like a plugin, which is amazing for recall purposes alone. But also you can externally sidechain like you would with any other plugin, without having to plug in extra cables... just straight from your DAW.

Also the automation possibilities are endless.

Needless to say wes audio dione is a no brainer, like all of their gear honestly

4 years ago

Reducing dynamics in a cool way

Hearing the difference between plugins & this unit is revealing. The interface is fantastic. Great stuff

4 years ago

Essential

I use this on my mixbus, together with the Wes Audio Prometheus. I just love the analog, smooth sound coming out of it. Be careful with the THD, though, you'll like it so much that you may overcook the sound.

I chose this one because of the possibility to control it with a plugin, which is so easy to save your settings with the song. Super happy.

5 years ago

Awesome especially on the mix buss!

5 years ago

Best SSL bus comp

At first i was really afraid about that comp because i want to stuck with ssl fusion.

When i put on all the magic coming to my ears.That thing is the amazing.The bottom end on my trucks come to life and the stereo imaging is crazy. I totally recommend it!!!!

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Technical Data

  • Manufactured by WES Audio
  • Released in 2016
  • Average price : $1152
  • GCon USB/Ethernet Protocol compatible
  • Digitally controlled analogue circuitry
  • Directly controllable from a DAW via USB via plug-in (VST2/VST3/AAX/AAX DSP/AU)
  • Hardware A/B switch
  • Digital side-chain
  • 3 Touch-sensitive encoders with automation recording of Threshold, Mix and MakeUp in the DAW
  • True bypass
  • Analogue GR meter
  • THD - Total Harmonic Distortion with 2 modes (medium and high)
  • Mix button for parallel compression
  • 24 dBu headroom
  • Design: 500 Module
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