Wes Audio, makers analogue audio gear with digital control have announced their NG76 next generation FET compressor. We have the details for engineers looking for the hardware 1176 experience with recall and automation…

For all their drawbacks, the continuing popularity of analogue hardware pieces is backed up by some undeniable advantages. Their speed and ease of use, familiarity, and longevity are well-known, and for some they impart a certain something to sounds that they wouldn’t be without. One of the Big Beasts of classic studio compressors has to be the FET “levelling amplifier” immortalised in Universal Audio’s 1176.

Bringing their open digital recall technologies to the FET compressor comes Wes Audio’s recently announced its NG76 incarnation featuring something missing from the original including network and USB ports! Here are the details from Wes Audio:

Wes Audio On NG76

FET compressors have been an essential tool in recording studios for over 50 years. Its distinctive sound and reliability have made it a go-to for producers and engineers around the world. The 76-style FET compressor has left its mark on countless hit records which has helped to establish its reputation as a reliable and versatile tool in the recording technology. We have improved this design, creating a whole new level of versatility with seamless DAW integration. We present the NG76 fully analog FET compressor with digital recall.

MAIN FEATURES:

• ng76 fully analog FET compressor with digital recall.

• 100% analog FET compressor with 24dBu of headroom

• 2 x mono-channel devices can be linked together through dedicated software

• Classic lightning speed compression style based on WesAudio Beta76 design

• Flexible DAW/Live plug-in control for instant recall

• MIX knob for parallel compression

• Carnhill Transformers (input and output)

• Saturation mode – Special saturation / clipping mode based FET circuit

• All ratio combinations including ALL BUTTON MODE!

• Modern and Vintage modes to support two 1176 revisions (F & G)

• Two independent side chain EQ circuits

• THD – total harmonic distortion with LOW and HIGH settings based on the FET circuit

Price TBC.