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WesAudio ngBusComp

WesAudio ngBusComp Analog Bus Compressor

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Experience the legendary sound of a 40-year industry standard with revolutionary DAW integration that transforms your workflow forever. The ngBusComp delivers the iconic VCA compression that has shaped countless hits while offering the convenience of modern digital control.

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WesAudio ngBusComp

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Overview

The WesAudio ngBusComp represents the evolution of the legendary stereo bus compressor that has been the cornerstone of professional mixing for over four decades.

This fully analog device maintains a pristine signal path while offering unprecedented control and capabilities that seamlessly integrate with your DAW workflow. Built around four THAT 2181 VCAs in the signal path plus additional VCAs in the sidechain detector circuit, the WesAudio ngBusComp delivers authentic VCA compression with an impressive +24dBu of headroom for exceptional clarity and professional-grade performance.

What sets the ngBusComp apart is its sophisticated approach to analog coloration.

The proprietary THD control offers precise harmonic distortion from subtle enhancement to obvious attitude, while the transformer-balanced IRON mode provides that coveted vintage British console character. The IRON PAD passive attenuator allows you to drive the Carnhill output transformers for musical saturation while maintaining perfect level control. The integrated MIX knob makes parallel compression effortless and fully automatable within your DAW, enabling dynamic compression changes throughout your mix – perfect for pushing harder during choruses or creating movement in your productions.

Flexibility is a key feature of the WesAudio ngBusComp, with dual mono, stereo, and mid-side compression modes that can be switched on-the-fly to suit any mixing scenario.

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Select Features of the WesAudio ngBusComp

  • 100% analog device with +24dBu of headroom, powered by QUAD VCA THAT 2181.

  • Dual mono, stereo, and mid-side compression modes.

  • Two selectable output stages: electronically balanced and transformer balanced (IRON).

  • IRON PAD passive attenuator for driving the output transformer.

  • Mix knob for easy parallel compression.

  • Proprietary THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) control for adjustable saturation.

  • Sidechain filters with three high-pass options (60, 90, 150 Hz) and two tilt filters.

  • Five ratio settings: 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, 10:1, and INF.

Reviews and Articles

  • Tony Maserati (Grammy Award-Winning Mixer/Engineer for Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Notorious B.I.G.): “This is technology that I’ve been waiting for a long time… Wes Audio has created an analog compressor that sounds amazing and has the flexibility of any great stereo analog box.”

  • Stuart White (Grammy Award-Winning Mixer/Engineer for Beyoncé, Jay-Z, FKA Twigs): “WesAudio nailed it with ngBusComp. It’s been on my mix bus since the first time I tried it. After A/B’ing it with the original quad VCA unit, I was honestly blown away by how much better it is.”

  • Mitch McCarthy (Mixing & Mastering Engineer for Olivia Rodrigo, Carly Rae Jepsen, Lady Gaga): “I did a lot of a/b with my other SSL clones and plugins. I find that ngBusComp sounds better than all of them.”

  • Toby Francis (Front of House Engineer/Mixing Engineer for Katy Perry, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ariana Grande): “I like the WesAudio stuff mainly for how it sounds.”

Equipment Manual

https://wesaudio.com/uploads/manuals/WesAudio_ngbuscomp_manual.pdf