Looptrotter Audio SA2RATE 2 Saturation Module #0265 (Used)

The Looptrotter Audio SA2RATE 2 is the second generation of the dual channel saturator fitted with Looptrotter’s world famous solid state saturation circuit. It was created to add low order harmonics and smoothly even the signal in a musical and ear friendly way, significantly increasing the RMS level without raising peaks at the same time, so desired in modern music production. Drive controls the input level of the processed signal and the depth of the saturation. Process (True Bypass) allows to switch between dry and saturated signal. The amount of added harmonics is indicated by two LEDs lighting up at 4 and 8% THD.

LO safe engages the pre-emphasis and de-emphasis circuit, preventing the lowest frequencies from distortion. This option is particularly useful while processing instruments with content rich in low frequencies like kick, bass, drum group or the whole mix. HI smooth boosts high frequencies before saturation circuit and attenuates them after. This allows deeper saturation of higher frequencies with harmonics, and smoothes the signal with very subtle compression.

Independent DRY and WET signal control allows to achieve perfect blend between processed and dry signal in chain. The module may sound very subtle, adding slight colorization or aggressive when 100% of saturation is engaged.

FEATURES:

• Dual-channel analog saturation processor
• Solid-state saturation circuit
• Adds low-order harmonics for analog-style coloration
• Inspired by vintage tube consoles and tape machines
• Increases RMS loudness without significantly raising peaks
• Functions as an analog soft limiter
• Smooth transient rounding and signal thickening
• Suitable for tracking, mixing, subgroup, and mastering applications
• Matched stereo channels for stereo bus processing