Description

***PREORDER*** BOSS RT-2 Rotary Ensemble ***PREORDER***

Experience the mesmerizing, swirling sound of classic rotary speaker cabinets in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format with the BOSS RT-2 Rotary Ensemble. This innovative pedal faithfully recreates the complex sonic magic of these vintage units, which were originally developed for organs in the 1940s. Leveraging advanced DSP modeling, the RT-2 meticulously replicates the interplay between a spinning high-frequency horn and a rotating bass drum, delivering everything from subtle, chorus-like shimmer to expressively fast, room-filling textures. Its robust construction ensures reliable performance, bringing studio-quality rotary effects directly to your live setup or recording rig.

The RT-2 offers three versatile sound modes, allowing you to explore a spectrum of tones: Mode I delivers the authentic vintage rotary speaker experience, Mode II expands on this with a wider tonal range for increased spatial presence, and Mode III provides enhanced definition with intense modulation and drive settings. A dedicated Drive knob lets you dial in rich, vintage tube saturation, adding warmth and grit to your sound. Further control is provided by the Rise/Fall Time switch, which fine-tunes the transition speed between slow and fast rotor speeds, mimicking the natural ramp-up and wind-down of mechanical rotary speakers. The intuitive virtual rotor display visually tracks the speed changes, offering real-time feedback.

Designed for seamless integration into any guitarist’s or keyboardist’s rig, the RT-2 features mono/stereo input and output options, including two stereo output modes for standard stereo or individual wet and dry signals. Its buffered bypass maintains signal clarity, ensuring your tone remains pristine even when the effect is disengaged. The pedal also supports advanced control via external footswitches or an expression pedal, allowing for real-time manipulation of speed, brake functions, and more. This pedal truly condenses the soul of a classic Leslie cabinet into a modern, versatile, and essential modulation tool.

Highlights

• Authentically recreates vintage rotary speaker tones and behaviors

• Features three versatile sound modes for a wide range of modulation effects

• Includes a Drive knob for adding warm, vintage tube saturation

• Virtual rotor display provides visual feedback of rotor speeds

• Offers flexible control with external footswitch and expression pedal support

Specifications

• Pedal Type: Rotary Speaker

• Bypass: Buffered bypass

• Inputs: 2 x 1/4″ (Input A/Mono, Input B)

• Outputs: 2 x 1/4″ (Output A/Mono, Output B)

• Other Connectors: CTL/EXP jack (1/4-inch TRS phone type), DC IN jack

• Power Source: 9V DC power supply (optional AC adaptor: PSA series) or 9V alkaline battery

• Current Draw: 115 mA

• Expected Battery Life (continuous use, alkaline): Approximately 2.5 hours

• Sample Rate: 48 kHz

• AD Conversion: 24 bits + AF method

• DA Conversion: 32 bits

• Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu

• Maximum Input Level: +7 dBu

• Input Impedance: 1 M

• Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu

• Maximum Output Level: +7 dBu

• Output Impedance: 1 k

• Controls: SLOW knob, FAST knob, DRIVE knob, LEVEL knob, MODE switch, Pedal switch, RISE/FALL TIME switch, DRIVE KNOB switch

• Indicators: CHECK indicator (Tempo/Battery), VIRTUAL ROTOR

• Width: 73 mm (2.875 inches)

• Depth: 129 mm (5.12 inches)

• Height: 59 mm (2.375 inches)

• Weight (including battery): 450 g (1 lbs.)

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