The WesAudio ngTubeComp is a next-generation vari-mu tube compressor that combines the timeless tonal warmth of analogue processing with modern digital recall, seamless automation, and unparalleled versatility across dual mono, stereo, and mid-side operations.
Unmatched Analogue Sound Quality
The ngTubeComp delivers pristine sonic fidelity through a fully analogue design. Built with six premium tubes and four high-grade transformers, it ensures unmatched tonal character, exceptional warmth, and natural dynamic response. Its true vari-mu tube compression delivers musical dynamics with a headroom of 26dBu, allowing professionals to sculpt audio with authenticity and clarity. The inclusion of a dedicated tube saturation circuit adds lush harmonic depth, empowering users to inject rich, vibrant textures directly from the compression path.
Advanced Compression Versatility
WesAudio equips the ngTubeComp with three distinct modes of operation, enhancing its adaptability across any studio or production scenario. In Dual Mono mode, users can process two independent channels with precision. Stereo mode ensures cohesive, balanced processing for stereo tracks, while Mid-Side mode enables intricate control over spatial dynamics, offering precise manipulation of mid and side signals for superior stereo imaging.
Dual Output Options for Customised Sound
The ngTubeComp features dual output configurations for ultimate sonic flexibility. Its Tube and Carnhill Transformer output, complete with an IRON PAD, delivers saturated, warm tones ideal for vintage-style processing. Alternatively, the electronically balanced output provides a cleaner, modern sonic profile, catering to diverse production needs.
Sophisticated Sound Shaping
The device offers comprehensive control over dynamics through variable attack and release settings, allowing users to tailor compression behaviour to any mix or track. Adjustable Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) enhances sound-shaping possibilities, ranging from subtle harmonic enrichment to bold, dynamic coloration. Integrated side-chain filters include a high-pass filter for managing low frequencies, a high-shelf boost for refined high-frequency control, and a side-chain listen mode to ensure precise EQ adjustments.
Multiple Compression Styles
The ngTubeComp supports a range of compression styles for flexible sound processing. Feedbackward Compression, the hallmark of classic vari-mu designs, delivers smooth and natural dynamic shaping. For modern precision, users can switch to Feed-Forward Compression, while Limit Mode ensures tight and controlled dynamics, further expanding the device's capabilities.
Seamless Digital Integration
Incorporating advanced digital functionality, the ngTubeComp offers seamless DAW and live plug-in integration. This enables effortless recall and workflow efficiency, making it a powerful hybrid tool for professionals. The device allows real-time analogue automation via touch-sensitive encoders, with the ability to draw automation lines directly in a DAW. USB and Ethernet connectivity options provide versatile setup solutions, ensuring the ngTubeComp fits effortlessly into any modern studio environment.
Hardware Preset Memory and A/B/C Comparison
The ngTubeComp enhances user convenience with internal storage for up to 100 presets, eliminating the need for plugin-dependent operation. Hardware A/B/C buttons allow quick switching between three independent settings, making workflow adjustments efficient and intuitive. This feature is especially beneficial for comparing parallel processing configurations without interrupting the creative process.
Timeless Analogue Meets Modern Innovation
The WesAudio ngTubeComp redefines the tube compressor by blending the cherished tonal richness of analogue craftsmanship with the precision, recall, and automation of cutting-edge digital technology. Whether used in standalone analogue mode or integrated into a digital ecosystem, it provides the ultimate tool for shaping sound with authenticity, creativity, and ease. The ngTubeComp is not just a compressor—it is a revolutionary fusion of vintage warmth and modern innovation tailored for audio professionals.