WES Audio ngTubeComp
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WES Audio
ngTubeComp
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The ngTubeComp is a serious piece of kit, offering the warmth of classic tube compression with modern recall and flexibility. This is for engineers and producers who want ultimate control over dynamics and a truly analog sound – especially useful for tracking vocals, guitars, or mastering. It's a premium-priced tool, but the sonic possibilities are substantial.
Product Description
- WES Audio ngTubeComp
- Analogue Tube Compressor with Digital Recall
- 26 dBu Headroom
- 3 Modes: Dual / Stereo / MS
- 6 Tubes and 4 transformers
- Integrated tube saturation circuit for harmonic depth
- Adjustable total harmonic distortion (THD) for sound shaping
- Variable attack and release
- 2 Output options: Tube + Carnhill transformer with iron pad or electronically balanced
- Side-chain functions with high-pass filter
- high-shelf boost and monitoring mode for refined EQ settings
- Several compression modes: feedback forward for classic analogue warmth
- feed forward for modern precision and limit mode for tight dynamics
- DAW / Live plug-in-control PC/Mac
- Format: 19" / 3 U
*Connections:*, 2 Line inputs: XLR, 2 Line outputs: XLR, USB, Ethernet
- • Carnhill transformer imparts a lush, vintage warmth and significant headroom.
- • Adjustable THD offers unprecedented tonal sculpting capabilities for subtle or aggressive saturation.
- • MS mode provides exceptional stereo width control and nuanced processing.
- • Robust build quality with 6 tubes and 4 transformers promises longevity and reliability.
- • The substantial weight (over 35 lbs) makes rack mounting a logistical challenge.
- • Limited input headroom compared to fully digital compressors – sensitive to hot signals.
- • The complex feature set demands a significant learning curve to fully exploit its potential.
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