The WesAudio NG78 is a stereo FET compressor that combines the unmistakable punch and energy of vintage-style analog gear with the control and convenience today’s workflows demand. Inspired by the legendary 1176, the NG78 stays true to the spirit of its predecessors while integrating precise digital recall and plugin control, making it a standout choice for mixing engineers who want that analog sound without sacrificing modern functionality.
At its core, the NG78 is a 100% analog stereo FET compressor with up to +24dBu of headroom. It includes five selectable ratio settings (2:1 to 20:1) and All-Button Mode for aggressive compression effects. Thanks to an extended attack range, you get slower settings that help preserve natural transients, adding subtlety to even the heaviest compression.
The Carnhill transformer-balanced output adds weight and warmth, while the saturation mode turns off the compression circuit to give you rich analog distortion, ideal for adding texture to vocals, drums, or synths.
Key performance features:
- Total recall and DAW plugin control allow seamless session management and automation.
- Parallel compression via a dedicated MIX knob enables transparent blending.
- Dynamic Link Technology ensures perfectly balanced stereo performance.
- Flexible detector linking lets you choose between dual mono and true stereo compression.
For detailed tone shaping, the NG78 includes an advanced sidechain EQ with high-pass filters (60Hz, 90Hz, 150Hz) and a high-shelf boost (2kHz, 5kHz, 10kHz), letting you sculpt how the compressor responds to specific frequency ranges. Analog-style metering provides classic visual feedback, supported by high-precision input/output meters.
Additional perks include USB and Ethernet connectivity, analog automation within DAWs, selectable harmonic distortion modes (Low, Mid, High), and hardware A/B switching to quickly compare settings.
All of this is packed into a sturdy 2U rackmount unit with a fully digitally controlled analog circuit that ensures pristine signal integrity.