Wes Audio are well known for their digitally controlled hardware processors, with the majority of their product range offering remote control and recall thanks to a collection of companion DAW control plug-ins.
They have recently announced updates to two of the control plug-ins in the range, namely the Rhea stereo vari-mu Compressor and Dione VCA compressor 500 series hardware modules. These fresh versions have been completely redesigned from the ground up to deliver a more streamlined user experience. Both products now feature a refined metering system for more dynamic and accurate measurements, as well as a new metering GUI with a real-time gain reduction graph. Additionally, the improved and fully scalable GUI allows for better adaptability across various screens and resolutions.
Rhea also boasts a new Saturation Mode, which disables the compression circuit and transforms it into a powerful tube saturator, adding a new and versatile function to the device’s toolset. There are also new set of plug-in presets available for Rhea.
SOS Review
We have put both the Dione and Rhea to the test in previous SOS editions. Check out our Rhea review from November 2022 and the Dione review from August 2016.
Price & Availability
Both updates are available in the Wes Audio App, which is available as a free download from their website.
