Detail 01
Distortion, not overdrive
Clipping happens in the pedal rather than pushing your amp. You get the same voice through any clean amp.
Product detailSKU #1274034489691
ProCoRAT2 Distortion Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The RAT2 is the standard hard-clipping distortion, a compact pedal with an aggressive, cutting voice. For players who want thick gain that still punches through a band.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cutting through a loud band without a volume war
- Grunge and alt-rock rhythm tones through a clean amp
- Pushing an already-driven amp into thicker territory
- Bedroom players who want amp-like gain at low volume
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing transparent, low-gain overdrive that stays clean
- Anyone who wants a subtle boost, the character is always present
- Boards with no room, at 3.5 by 4 inches it takes real space
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
High output
There is enough volume on tap to slam the front of an amp, which changes the tone as much as the gain knob does.
Detail 03
Aggressive and cutting character
Emphasized midrange presence. Good in a mix, can sound harsh alone in a quiet room.
Detail 04
Warm and thick low end
Bottom stays fat under heavy gain rather than thinning out. Works for single coils that need weight.
Detail 05
1.75 lb enclosure
Heavy for its size. It stays put on a board and survives being stepped on.
Detail 06
3.5 x 2.87 x 4.06 inch footprint
Deeper than a standard compact pedal. Measure your board before committing a row to it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether a power supply is included, and confirm the jack type before wiring it in
- 02Set the filter control by ear in a band mix, not alone at bedroom volume
- 03The high output can overwhelm the next pedal in line, adjust levels accordingly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the pedal Kurt Cobain used?
The RAT is closely associated with Cobain and Nirvana, and this is the version of that circuit still in production. It gets you to that territory.
02Does it work with a clean amp?
Yes. The distortion is generated inside the pedal, so a clean amp is arguably the better platform. You hear the pedal's character rather than a blend of pedal and amp breakup.
03Can I use it as a boost?
Turn the gain down and the level up and it works as a loud, colored boost. It will not stay clean the way a transparent boost does, and the midrange voice stays present.
04Does it work for bass?
The low end stays thick under gain, which helps. Distortion pedals built for guitar can thin out a bass, so try it with your rig before committing to it live.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 3.5 inch x 2.87 inch x 4.06 inch
- Weight
- 1.75
