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500 Series Stereo VCA Compressor, with Mix Control, Side Chain Filters, and Support for NG500-compatible Chassis
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A Classic Analog Bus Compressor with Advanced Digital Control

Packing the iconic sound of a classic VCA bus compressor, the WesAudio DIONE module puts an analog compressor with digital recall in your 500 series rack. And while the signal path is 100% analog, DIONE offers full control and automation from your DAW — the perfect combination of analog and digital technologies. With compression ratios ranging from 1.5:1 to 10:1, this module is perfect for gluing stereo mixes, smashing drum overheads, creating a rock-solid wall of bass, and much more. Complete with a Mix knob for parallel compression techniques, plus selectable side chain filters for fine-tuning the compressor's responsiveness, the WesAudio DIONE module is a flexible mix-bus tool for any music studio.

Full recall and automation when used with NG500-compatible racks

While the WesAudio DIONE compressor module will work with many standard 500 series racks, you'll be able to tap into advanced digital control when you load it into one of WesAudio's NG500-compatible racks, like their TITAN series. NG500-compatible racks like the TITAN allow for digital control over your modules, offering full session recall and supporting automation from your DAW. In a typical 500 series rack, just connect a USB cable directly to DIONE for full recall capabilities.

Stellar sound quality with selectable harmonic distortion

The all-analog DIONE compressor module boasts a generous +24dBu of headroom — no sonic compromises here. And if you want to add a little something special to your audio on the way through, switch on DIONE's THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) mode. With selectable Med and High modes, THD saturates your signal for added harmonic complexity.

Side-chain filters help prevent excessive compression

The DIONE compressor offers three switchable highpass filters, extremely useful for preventing bass frequencies from triggering too much compression. Mix engineers at Sweetwater especially like this when using DIONE for stereo applications like drum overheads — the side-chain filter allows the sharp snare and cymbal sounds to trigger compression, while preventing the kick drum from overly-triggering the compressor and crushing everything. There are also two special "tilt" filters with unique curves — with all these filter options, you'll be able to ensure loud bass hits don't cause your mix to implode.

WesAudio DIONE 500 Series VCA Bus Compressor 500 Series Module Features:

  • All-analog signal path with +24dBu of headroom for stellar sound quality
  • Mix knob makes parallel compression techniques simple
  • Switchable THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) adds analog saturation to your signal
  • Switchable side chain filters for fine-tuning how the compressor reacts to bass frequencies
  • 4 switchable ratio settings range from gentle to heavy compression
  • Compatible with any WesAudio NG500 chassis and many standard 500 series racks
  • Full session recall and support for DAW automation when loaded in an NG500-compatible chassis like TITAN, or via USB connection
  • 3 touch-sensitive encoders (Threshold, Mix, Make Up) allow you to draw automation into your DAW
  • True bypass completely removes the circuit from your signal path

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Tech Specs

  • Processor Type: VCA Compressor
  • Number of Channels: Single stereo channel
  • Controls: Threshold, Attack, Release, Mix, Make Up
  • Threshold: -20dB to +20dB
  • Ratio: 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, 10:1
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Inputs: 1 x USB Type Mini-B
  • Side Chain Inserts: High Pass sidechain filter
  • Module Slot Size: Double
  • Manufacturer Part Number: DIONE

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Rated 5/5

I’m giving WesAudio DIONE NG500 6 STARS

A great way to finalize a analog mix with digital recall. Most of instruments are tweaked through the 5008R WesAudio compressor to give presence. I love the hands on feel of the knobs and the LED lights to accommodate the valve.

The Rack connects USB , the App users friendly.
Music background: Engineer / Producer
Rated 5/5

Perfect blend - old school and modern control

I love hardware, and the Dione is an incredible compressor on it's own, having the software control via a plug-in perfect for my workflow. Had never heard of WesAudio before my sales rep let me in on them. Having the software control of the hardware inside pro tools eliminates that pain of taking pictures of the settings or marking a template and keeping them on file in the session folder. In the 90's we had no choice, today we have WesAudio. The hardware features and sound of the Dione alone make it worth the price, as with most within this price range, but the recall control within the DAW separates it out from the others.
I'll be adding their lineup slowly to my 500 rack. I honestly don't know why this workflow isn't more common among hardware manufactures.
Rated 5/5

Great sounding stereo compressor

Love this - the digital control and recallability are very useful. Note: If you have a Neve R6 or R10, you need to make a modification to it in order for this to fit. WesAudio has info on their website about it, but other racks may not require the modification.
Rated 5/5

Winner

Got the Shadow Hills Vandy, Dione, and API 529 for a 2-bus shootout and this guy is the winner! Clear, tight lows, smooth, crisp highs. Haven't even used the plugin yet and was sold. The A/B hardware memory toggle is killer alone. Note: I kept this and the API.
Rated 5/5

Insane for 2 Bus work

This is the a Gem!!!!! The Recall, sound quality, versatility and build is top grade quality. This is a Analog hardware unit wit a lot of headroom for a 500 series device. a Must have for the hybrid setup
Music background: Producer/Engineer
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