The Source Audio SA252 One Series Atlas Compressor captures the tone and feel of the industry's most sought-after compressors — from classic analog stompboxes to studio-grade rack equipment — in a single compact pedal. With the push of a button, it optimizes instantly for guitar or bass.

6 Compression Types

• LA2A Optical: Warm, smooth compression — the studio standard since the 1950s
• 1176 FET: Full-body, super-fast attack based on the classic solid-state unit
• Dual Compressor: Run two compressors in Series, Parallel, or Band Split mode for independent high/low frequency control
• Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer: Gritty vintage compression heard on Steely Dan and Dire Straits (via Neuro Editor)
• More via Neuro App: Access Source Audio's full library of compressor models

Features

• Studio-level controls: Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Output, Tone, Mix
• Special Bass Mode — optimized compression engines for bass guitar
• Auto Makeup Gain, Look Ahead Compression, Side Chain Compression
• 3-band parametric or 8-band graphic EQ via Neuro Editor
• Adjustable noise gate
• Stereo I/O with flexible routing options
• Full MIDI capabilities via Neuro Hub
• External expression control (up to 4 parameters)
• Universal bypass — true bypass or buffered bypass selectable
• USB-MIDI — class compliant, plug-and-play with Mac & Windows
• Neuro Desktop Editor & Mobile App (iOS/Android) for deep editing and preset sharing

Specs

• Dimensions: 4.5" x 2.75" x 2" (L x W x H, including knobs)
• Weight: 1 lb
• Power: 9V DC, 300mA, negative tip (PSU included) — pedal draws 150mA
• Housing: Brushed anodized aluminum
• MPN: SA252