Armed with the iconic sound of a classic VCA bus compressor, the WesAudio Dione module puts an analog compressor with digital recall in your 500 series rack. While the signal path is 100% analog, Dione offers full control and automation from your DAW, it's the perfect combination of analog and digital technologies. With compression ratios ranging from 1.5:1 to 10:1, this module is perfect for gluing stereo mixes, smashing drum overheads, creating a rock-solid wall of bass, and much more. Complete with a Mix knob for parallel compression techniques, plus selectable side chain filters for fine-tuning the compressor's responsiveness, the WesAudio Dione module is a flexible mix-bus tool for any music studio.

Profesional Sound with Selectable Harmonic Distortion
The all-analog Dione compressor module boasts a generous +24dBu of headroom — no sonic compromises here. If you want to add a little something special to your audio on the way through, switch on Dione's THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) mode. With selectable Med and High modes, THD saturates your signal for added harmonic complexity.

Side-Chain Filters
The Dione compressor offers three switchable highpass filters, extremely useful for preventing bass frequencies from triggering too much compression. This feature is extremely useful when using Dione for stereo applications like drum overheads. The side-chain filter allows the sharp snare and cymbal sounds to trigger compression, while preventing the kick drum from overly-triggering the compressor and crushing everything. There are also two special "tilt" filters with unique curves — with all these filter options, you'll be able to ensure loud bass hits don't cause your mix to implode.

THAT 2181 VCA
Dione is a 100% analog device with +24 dBu headroom. Regardless of its digital control nature, the fully analog signal path provides top-tier VCA compression. It contains two THAT 2181 VCAs in the signal chain and two more in the sidechain detector.

A/B
Even using _DIONE as a pure analog signal processor, you can easily switch between two parallel settings with the magic of simple A/B buttons.

Total Recall and Plug-In Control
Along with classic analog compression, you receive one of the most demanded features in the audio industry—total recall. Plus, full plug-in control (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, and AAX DSP) makes _DIONE compatible with most, if not all, major DAWs. This total integration with your beloved DAW will change your workflow forever.

Analog Automation
It's very common to want different device settings based on song sections. Now it is possible; just draw automation lines in your DAW and the _DIONE analog device will follow. And remember, you can use four touch-sensitive encoders to record automation to your DAW.

Compatibility
Dione is fully compatible with the 500 series standard. Digital features can be enabled through the mini-USB socket on the front panel.

ng500 Series
Each WesAudio device in ng500 (Next Generation 500 series) product line is equipped with a special connector. This connector is an extension to the 500 series, and allows your device to be managed/recalled through specialized GCon protocol (e.g. _TITAN 500 series 10-slot frame). This extension is compatible with the 500 series standardized plug type; however, some manufacturers apply enormous screws to the plug itself, which prevent the device from fitting in. Based on official research, more than 90% of available 500 series racks will fit just fine. Currently known exceptions include:
- Rupert Neve Designs 500 series Racks (R6 & R10)
- Aphex 500 series rack
- Some older BAE racks (not produced anymore)
- Midas L6 (module won’t fit to the very end on slots 3 and 6)
- Midas L10 (module won’t fit to the very end on slots 4 and 8)

The Features
- All-analog signal path with +24dBu of headroom for stellar sound quality
- Mix knob makes parallel compression techniques simple
- Switchable THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) adds analog saturation to your signal
- Switchable side chain filters for fine-tuning how the compressor reacts to bass frequencies
- Four switchable ratio settings range from gentle to heavy compression
- Compatible with any WesAudio NG500 chassis and many standard 500 series racks
- Full session recall and support for DAW automation when loaded in an NG500-compatible chassis like TITAN, or via USB connection
- 3 touch-sensitive encoders (Threshold, Mix, Make Up) allow you to draw automation into your DAW
- True bypass completely removes the circuit from your signal path