{"product_id":"wes-audio-_dione","title":"Wes Audio _DIONE","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWes Audio _DIONE\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mono (stereo when paired) VCA compressor-limiter in ng500 format (2-slot 500-series module) with full digital integration — the 500-series module that forms a complete stereo bus compressor when two units are combined. _DIONE in ng500 format is the 500-series counterpart and design basis for the stereo _DIONE Starlight: the same VCA architecture, the same ratio, attack, and release parameters, the same M\/S matrix and input transformer selection, and the same digital recall and automation system with physical potentiometer movement. Each module occupies 2 slots and handles one mono channel; two _DIONE modules form a stereo compressor with stereo link. Stepper motors move physical potentiometers in response to DAW automation. Zero digital processing in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eVCA with digital automation — architecture identical to _DIONE Starlight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe _DIONE signal path is entirely analog — VCA, input transformer (optional), detection circuit, timing network. The digital layer handles only parameter control: stepper motors set physical potentiometers and switches to positions matching a stored preset or DAW automation. Ratio range: 1:1 to 1:20 in eight steps (1.5 \/ 2 \/ 3 \/ 4 \/ 5 \/ 7 \/ 10 \/ 20). Attack: 0.1 ms to 30 ms; Release: 0.1 s to 1.2 s or Auto. Switchable input mode: Transformerless or Transformer-Coupled. Built-in M\/S matrix with encoder and decoder — independent compression of Mid and Side channels. External sidechain input. Makeup gain automatic or manual. Stereo link mode couples both modules (in a paired configuration) to a shared detection circuit. VU meter with switchable indication mode (Input \/ Output \/ GR). Automation resolution 16-bit per parameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eng500 format and module pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe _DIONE in ng500 format occupies 2 slots per channel — one module handles one mono channel. Two _DIONE modules installed in the same 500-series rack form a complete stereo bus compressor with stereo link, identical in character to the _DIONE Starlight (2U desktop version). Identical VCA circuitry in both channels of a pair guarantees consistent stereo compression character. VST\/AU plug-ins operate at the pair level — controlling both channels simultaneously or independently per channel. The ng500 format allows installation in any API-compatible 500-series rack. _DIONE is one of the ng500 line modules from Wes Audio, alongside _MIMAS, _HYPERION, _CALYPSO, NGLeveler, NGBusComp, _RHEA, and _Prometheus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMono (stereo when paired) VCA compressor-limiter, 2-slot 500-series module, with full digital integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRatio: 1:1.5 \/ 1:2 \/ 1:3 \/ 1:4 \/ 1:5 \/ 1:7 \/ 1:10 \/ 1:20\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAttack: 0.1 ms – 30 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRelease: 0.1 s – 1.2 s + Auto\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMakeup gain: automatic or manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSwitchable input transformer: Transformerless \/ Transformer-Coupled\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eM\/S matrix — independent compression of Mid and Side channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExternal sidechain input\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStereo link when pairing two modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVU meter with switchable mode: Input \/ Output \/ GR\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFull DAW automation (VST\/AU) with physical potentiometer movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFull preset recall 16-bit per parameter via USB and MIDI\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eZero digital processing in the signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFormat: ng500, 2-slot module (API 500-series compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTwo modules = complete stereo bus compressor (equivalent to _DIONE Starlight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eType: mono VCA compressor-limiter, 2-slot 500-series module\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSignal path: fully analog, VCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRatio: 1:1.5 \/ 1:2 \/ 1:3 \/ 1:4 \/ 1:5 \/ 1:7 \/ 1:10 \/ 1:20\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAttack: 0.1 ms – 30 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRelease: 0.1 s – 1.2 s + Auto\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMakeup gain: Auto \/ Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInput transformer: switchable (Transformerless \/ Transformer-Coupled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eM\/S matrix: encoder\/decoder, switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSidechain: external input\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStereo link: when pairing two modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVU meter: Input \/ Output \/ GR, switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDigital integration: VST\/AU, USB, MIDI\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAutomation: 16-bit per parameter, physical potentiometer movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eI\/O: balanced (500-series standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePower: from 500-series rack (API standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFormat: ng500, 2-slot (API 500-series compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WesAudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53769653387601,"sku":"44929","price":1193.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/WesAudio_DIONE2.jpg?v=1778757712","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/de-fr\/products\/wes-audio-_dione","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}