WES Audio Dione

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WES Audio Dione

WES Audio

Dione

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 396368
Model: Dione
Price: $1,318.90

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The WES Audio Dione is a seriously impressive bus compressor, especially if you're deep in a DAW-centric workflow. The GCon integration is a game-changer, letting you automate everything directly within your plugin. It's perfect for engineers and producers who want surgical control over their mixes and don’t mind paying for top-tier performance.

Product Description

  • WES Audio Dione
  • 500 Series Module Bus Compressor
  • 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
PROS
  • • Exceptional dynamic range control, surpassing typical 500 modules.
  • • GCon protocol offers unparalleled DAW integration and workflow.
  • • Digitally controlled circuitry delivers precise, repeatable compression.
  • • True bypass preserves signal integrity when not in use.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for budget-conscious studios.
  • • Limited to two channels, restricting bus compression flexibility.
  • • The touch-sensitive encoders might prove less tactile for some users.

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Key Features

Module Type Bus Compressor
Channels 2
Controls Threshold, Mix, Makeup (touch-sensitive encoders)
Compatible Format 500 Series
Weight 2.3 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

GCon allows for much deeper DAW integration, offering features like bidirectional communication and plugin-level control, unlike many modules that rely solely on MIDI.
The 'high' THD mode introduces subtle harmonic saturation, adding warmth and character without outright distortion – it's designed for a vintage-style compression feel.
The encoders offer precise control, and the DAW integration ensures smooth automation recording, but users accustomed to rotary knobs might need a short adjustment period.

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