Selling my WesAudio ngBusComp, purchased new in 2024 and kept in excellent condition. The unit functions perfectly, and has been used carefully in a professional setup. It comes with the original box and accessories, making it a great option for anyone looking for a premium analog bus compressor with the convenience of modern digital recall and control.

The ngBusComp is one of the most versatile and fully featured stereo bus compressors available today, combining a fully analog signal path with deep plugin and DAW integration. It delivers the classic glue and punch you want from a high-end VCA compressor, while also offering total recall, automation, and remote control via USB or Ethernet using the WesAudio plugin ecosystem in VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats. For engineers working in hybrid workflows, this is a huge advantage — you get true analog compression without sacrificing modern session recall.

Sonically, the unit is built around quad THAT 2181 VCAs and offers up to +24 dBu of headroom, so it handles mixes, stems, and buses with ease while maintaining excellent clarity and punch. It can operate in Stereo, Dual Mono, or Mid-Side modes, which makes it much more flexible than a traditional stereo bus compressor. Whether you want subtle mix glue on the stereo bus, more surgical control over a stem, or precise M/S processing for mastering and mix bus work, the ngBusComp is exceptionally capable.

One of its standout features is the selectable output stage, allowing you to choose between an electronically balanced output or Carnhill transformer (“IRON”) output depending on whether you want a cleaner, more transparent result or a richer, more characterful tone. It also includes THD control, giving you additional harmonic shaping options beyond straightforward compression.

For dialing in compression, the ngBusComp offers five ratio settings, from 1.5:1 up to INF, along with a very useful mix knob for built-in parallel compression. The sidechain section is also extremely well thought out, with three high-pass filter options, two tilt filter settings, and external sidechain capability. This makes it easy to keep low-end energy from over-triggering the compressor or to shape the detector response more musically depending on the source material.

On the hardware itself, the front panel features five touch-sensitive encoders per channel, giving fast access to parameters while maintaining the strong integration with the software side. In use, it feels like the best of both worlds: genuine analog processing with a polished, modern workflow that fits perfectly into recall-heavy production and mixing environments.

This is a 3U rack unit and a serious piece of professional studio hardware. It has been reliable, sounds fantastic, and is only being sold because of a studio changeover.

Included in the sale:

• WesAudio ngBusComp
• Original box
• Original accessories
• Power cable
• USB B cable
• Feedback adapter

If you’re looking for a premium analog bus compressor that can cover everything from mix bus glue to more advanced stereo, dual mono, and mid-side duties — while still offering full DAW recall — the WesAudio ngBusComp is an outstanding piece of gear. It’s in excellent working and cosmetic condition and ready to go straight into a professional studio setup.