Looptrotter Monster2 is a high-performance audio device with a bold, upfront character. It is specifically redesigned to enhance the “sterile” and “ultra-clean” nature of digital technology, infusing audio with colour and vibrancy. Its compression module delivers smooth and musical signal control, seamlessly leading into tube saturation. This combination brings audio closer, enhances detail, and adds energy, making the sound more engaging and pleasant to the ear.
The unit is crafted with premium audiophile components and modern analogue technology. Its minimalist, high-quality signal path includes integrated circuits, discrete elements, and electron tubes. Symmetrisation and desymmetrisation circuits, built with sound-specific integrated components, ensure tonal neutrality. The output is secured by specially designed capacitors for optimal audio performance.
A FET transistor handles signal reduction, optimised to add low-frequency harmonics. Its non-linear characteristics mimic electron tubes, ensuring a detailed and intimate sound even under deep compression.
Sound amplification after the FET transistor is managed by a high-quality operational amplifier built from discrete elements. The compressor’s signal path is capacitor-free.
The saturation circuit incorporates military-grade NOS electron tubes with extended longevity. A standout feature is the ability to boost even harmonics (2nd BOOST), ideal for extreme track and subgroup processing.
The MIX option uses sound-dedicated integrated circuits, providing a neutral tone while expanding the unit’s versatility. All parameters, except tube saturation, are controlled by durable switches from Grayhill Electronics.
Looptrotter Monster2 is a device with a distinctive character, designed to complement the “sterile” and “super clean” nature of digital technology. Its compression module smooths the signal in a highly musical way, leading into tube saturation. This combination brings the sound closer, enhances every detail, and adds energy, making the output more tactile and ear-friendly.
Looptrotter Monster2 is built using top-tier analogue technology. Its minimalist, high-quality signal path integrates circuits, discrete elements, and electron tubes. Symmetrisation and desymmetrisation circuits, designed with sound-specific integrated components, ensure tonal neutrality. The output is safeguarded by capacitors optimised for audio applications.
A FET transistor manages signal reduction, specifically tuned to add low-frequency harmonics. Its non-linear characteristics mimic electron tubes, ensuring close, detailed sound even under heavy compression.
Post-compression amplification is handled by a high-quality operational amplifier made of discrete components. The compressor’s signal path is free from capacitors.
The saturation circuit uses military-grade NOS electron tubes with extended longevity. A unique feature is the 2nd BOOST, which enhances even harmonics from the tubes, especially useful for extreme processing of tracks and subgroups.
The MIX option allows blending dry and wet signals, using integrated circuits dedicated to sound processing, ensuring a neutral tone while expanding functionality.
All parameters, apart from tube saturation, are controlled by regulation switches, ensuring consistent processing across both channels—critical for stereo applications and quick recall of settings.
Looptrotter Monster2 Features
- Original design ensuring a unique sound
- Minimalist signal path with selected components for superior audio quality
- FET transistor for compression provides fast response and introduces even harmonics, enhancing mix clarity and distinction
- Discrete operational amplifier amplifies the post-compression signal
- Tube saturation with military-grade NOS tubes ensures seamless operation and exceptional sound
- 2nd BOOST option for increasing even harmonics in the tube saturation stage
- MIX option for blending dry and wet signals
- Quick recall of settings via regulation switches
