Looptrotter SA2RATE (#1)

The Looptrotter SA2RATE 2 is a dual-channel solid-state saturator that has earned legendary status in studios worldwide. Designed to add low-order harmonics while smoothing your signal, the SA2RATE 2 does something magical: it significantly increases RMS without raising peaks. Translation? Your tracks get louder, punchier, and more present without crushing dynamics or introducing unwanted artifacts. Whether you’re sweetening vocals, beefing up drums, or adding final polish to your mix bus, this Polish-made powerhouse delivers musical saturation that digital plugins simply can’t replicate.

What makes the SA2RATE 2 truly special is its intelligent frequency-shaping circuits. The LO Safe circuit uses pre-emphasis and de-emphasis to keep your low frequencies tight and powerful without unwanted distortion – perfect for kick drums, bass, and full mixes. Meanwhile, HI Smooth boosts high frequencies before the saturation stage and then attenuates them afterward, allowing deeper harmonic saturation of your tops with subtle compression that smooths transients without adding harshness. The result is saturation that enhances rather than overwhelms, adding depth and dimension across the entire frequency spectrum.

With independent Dry and Wet controls on each channel, you have complete command of your blend – from barely-there analog warmth to full-throttle harmonic aggression. The Drive control lets you dial in exactly how hard you want to push the circuit, with LED indicators showing when you’re at 4% and 8% THD so you always know where you stand. True bypass processing enables instant A/B comparisons at the touch of a button.

It’s time to experience the SA2RATE 2’s world-class saturation on any source – vocals, synths, drum bus, mix bus – and hear why top engineers consider this an essential tool for adding life, dimension, and that unmistakable analog magic to their productions.