Looptrotter builds solid-state saturators, compressors and a summing mixer around one saturation circuit — the same one in a 500-series module, in a standalone stereo processor, and across a 24-channel summing bus. Instead of classic compression, it adds density and evens out RMS level without the usual squashed feel.
Who it is for
- A DAW mix that needs analog character — the Satur-8/24 sums 24 channels and adds eight independent saturation paths at the same time.
- A single 500-series channel to add density — the SATurAAMP (preamp + saturation) and SAT-500 (pure saturation) fit any 500 rack.
- A stereo bus that needs character, not just compression — the Monster MK2 pairs FET compression with an independent tube saturation stage.
The line
- 500-series — SATurAAMP (preamp + saturation), SAT-500 (1-channel saturation), Emperor 500 (FET compressor/limiter with three modes).
- Standalone saturators — SA2RATE-2 (2-channel saturator with soft limiting).
- Summing and console — Satur-8/24 (24-channel Class-A summing mixer with 8 saturation paths), Satur-8 EX (an 8-channel saturation expander), Modular Console (a configurable console built on 500-series modules).
- Stereo dynamics processors — Monster MK2 (FET compressor + tube saturation).
How the models differ
| Model | Type | Channels | Character | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT-500 | 500-series saturator | 1 | solid-state, LO SAFE / HI SMOOTH | €619 |
| SATurAAMP | 500-series preamp + saturation | 1 | Class-A, SOWTER transformer | €789 |
| Emperor 500 | FET compressor/limiter | 1 | 3 modes: FAST/MED/SLOW | €779 |
| SA2RATE-2 | saturator + soft limiter | 2 | solid-state, instrument input | €1,099 |
| Satur-8 EX | saturation expander | 8 | same circuit as Satur-8/24 | €2,719 |
| Satur-8/24 | Class-A summing mixer | 24 (summing) + 8 (saturation) | active/passive summing | €3,149 |
| Monster MK2 | FET compressor + tube saturation | 2 (stereo) | FET + NOS tubes | €4,099 |
Which one to take
- First contact with 500-series saturation — the SAT-500.
- Preamp and saturation in one slot — the SATurAAMP.
- Compression with a chosen character instead of attack/release knobs — the Emperor 500.
- Two channels, including a guitar or bass input — the SA2RATE-2.
- A mix bus that needs FET and tube character at once — the Monster MK2.
- 24-channel summing with analog saturation — the Satur-8/24, extendable with the Satur-8 EX.
Why buy here
The full Looptrotter line is in stock. In our Warsaw showroom (Nowogrodzka 6A/102) you can hear the difference between 500-series saturation and the full Satur-8/24 summing bus. Selected gear qualifies for our free 30-day Test-Drive, and everything ships with 36 months of warranty and a 30-day no-reason return window. We ship across Poland and to every EU country.
