Wes Audio will release the ng78 stereo compressor in November 2025 at a price of 1,999 euros. The device features two channels of FET-based compression that operate independently or as a linked stereo unit, drawing inspiration from the classic 1178 hardware. Attack times extend to 20 milliseconds for enhanced transient control, while a new 2:1 ratio setting provides gentler dynamics processing alongside the traditional all-buttons mode.
The ng78 combines analog circuitry with digital control through DAW plugin integration, enabling parameter automation and instant recall of settings. Additional features include a mix knob for parallel compression, selectable high-pass or high-shelf side-chain filtering, and adjustable harmonic distortion levels. Modern and Vintage modes replicate the sonic characteristics of original 1176 F and G revisions, with a Carnhill transformer output stage adding analog weight to processed signals.
The ng78 combines analog circuitry with digital control through DAW plugin integration, enabling parameter automation and instant recall of settings. Additional features include a mix knob for parallel compression, selectable high-pass or high-shelf side-chain filtering, and adjustable harmonic distortion levels. Modern and Vintage modes replicate the sonic characteristics of original 1176 F and G revisions, with a Carnhill transformer output stage adding analog weight to processed signals.
