THE HISTORY OF THE 1176
WesAudio - News and Rumours
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HIGH-END GEAR
High-end Gear: Is It Really Worth The Investment?
10 Mar · We discuss some different areas of your home studio where high-end gear could be beneficial for music production, recording, and mixing.
Studio Highlights NAMM 2025: Five Exciting New Releases
28 Jan · Studio highlights from NAMM Show 2025: This gear is worth a look, and some of it's even available now.
WesAudio ngTubeComp: A Digital Fairchild?
23 Jan · The WesAudio ngTubeComp is a high-end tube compressor with digital plugin control and recall for professional mixing and mastering workflows.
LEVELING AMPLIFIERS
Why do we still use Leveling Amplifiers in the Recording Process?
02 Dec 2024 · We check out the different types, formats, and applications of leveling amplifiers and how they are used in the recording process.
The Wes Audio Sale: Major Savings on Hardware
18 Nov 2024 · Until December 31, you can get some major discounts with the Wes Audio Sale, including rack processors and 500-series modules and casings.
FAIRCHILD ALTERNATIVES
Fairchild Alternatives: 5 ways to get that Legendary Sound
02 Sep 2024 · The Fairchild 670 carries an air of mystique as if it were the recording engineer's "Pick of Destiny". We explore Fairchild alternatives.
1176 ALTERNATIVES
The Best 1176 Alternatives for your Home Studio
22 Aug 2024 · Are you in need of that classic FET compressor sound? We're looking at some of the best 1176 alternatives for your recording setup.
ROCK VOCAL CHAIN
The Best Vocal Chain for Rock: 5 Core Elements
21 Aug 2024 · What does it take to build the best vocal chain for rock recording? We find out which elements can help you produce the perfect rock vocal.
STEREO EQ
5 of the Best Stereo EQ processors for Mixdown and Mastering
15 Aug 2024 · Hardware EQs are powerful tools for shaping your master bus during mixdown and mastering. We check out some of the best stereo EQ units.
VOCAL PRODUCTION
Vocal Production: 5 Ways To Improve Your Sound
03 Jun 2024 · Paying attention to the different aspects of vocal production can help your music stand out. We look into 5 areas where you can improve.
WesAudio ngBusComp VCA Bus Compressor: New Plugin & Deal!
23 May 2024 · WesAudio has released a new and improved control plugin for the ngBusComp bus compressor. The ngBusComp is now on sale for a limited time!
Studio Deals from SSL, WesAudio, Yamaha, and Rupert Neve Designs
11 May 2024 · This week's batch of Studio Deals includes offers with up to 55% off recording equipment from some of the most respected audio brands.
What is 500-series? Understanding the API Format
25 Apr 2024 · We look into 500-series, how to use it, and why it's such a popular format among producers and engineers throughout the music industry.
WesAudio ngTubeEQ: Massive Passive with Plugin Control?
25 Jan 2024 · The WesAudio ngTubeEQ is a versatile 4-band passive EQ with dual-mono, stereo, and mid-side modes and digital recall and automation.
Studio Deals from Neumann, Zoom, RODE, and Wes Audio
23 Dec 2023 · In this week's festive edition of Studio Deals, we've selected some exciting offers ranging from podcasting mics to pro studio monitors.
WesAudio Eclipse Edition: 500-series EQs with a new software interface
04 Oct 2023 · To celebrate the newly redesigned plug-in GUI interface for their Hyperion and Prometheus EQs, we welcome the WesAudio Eclipse Edition.
Studio Deals from Neumann, Wes Audio, and Beyerdynamic
24 Jul 2023 · For this week's edition of Studio Deals, we've picked out some offers that could easily become the core elements of any recording setup.
Vintage meets modern with the Wes Audio ng76
12 Apr 2023 · The Wes Audio ng76 is a modern recreation of the classic 1176 FET limiting amplifier with digital recall and other useful features.
Get up to 20% discount with Wes Audio deals for a limited time only!
17 Nov 2022 · Until December 2, you can save up to 20% with these Wes Audio deals from Thomann. A perfect time to pull the trigger on some new hardware!