Fully analog, stereo vari-mu tube compressor with digital recall.

As the digital footprint became a core part of the modern era, the demand for analog warmth grew stronger than ever. Few designs offer more musical and rich-sounding compression than the vari-mu. Now, the ng500 series introduces _RHEA—the most refined of them all, where vintage meets modern, quite literally.

Despite its digital control features, _RHEA is a fully analog unit. The audio signal is processed exclusively through analog components, preserving the rich, warm sound that only analog circuitry can deliver.

Main Features:

• 100% analog device with +24dBu of headroom.
• True stereo tube vari-mu compressor for rich, warm compression.
• High voltage tube operation for optimal performance.
• Interstage CARNHILL transformers for enhanced signal quality.
• Input and output level controls for maximum flexibility in signal management.
• Mix knob for easy parallel compression.
• THD control with two modes: Medium and High, for harmonic distortion.
• Sidechain filters with 3 high-pass filter options: 60Hz, 90Hz, and 150Hz.
• Compatible with 500 series and ng500 series (e.g., _TITAN).
• Total Recall and plugin control, compatible with most DAWs.
• Supports analog automation within DAWs for seamless integration.