BOSS RT-2 Rotary Ensemble Effect Pedal

BOSS RT-2 Rotary Ensemble Effect Pedal Item Description

Rotary speaker cabinets sound amazing, but their size and weight make them impractical for anyone but the most dedicated vintage enthusiasts. Powered by the latest BOSS advancements, the RT-2 Rotary Ensemble distills this expressive spatial effect into a footprint that’s easy to integrate into every setup. This powerhouse pedal authentically recreates the complex sonic magic of its inspiration, supported by three sound modes, deep tonal shaping, and advanced operation with the onboard pedal switch and external control.

Initially developed for organs in the 1940s, rotary speakers produce mesmerizing modulation effects with motor-controlled components that physically spin within the cabinet at variable speeds. This impressive sound is a vital part of the classic combo organ voice, and guitarists and other musicians have also employed rotary speakers to infuse iconic tracks with their distinctively rich depth and movement. The most revered rotary speaker designs feature a spinning high-frequency horn (treble rotor) and a woofer that feeds into a rotating drum (bass rotor). Changing rotor speeds between fast and slow creates a steady stream of tonal shifts that players have long used for expressive effects. The RT-2 authentically replicates these audio behaviors, coupled with two-way speed control, a Rise/Fall Time switch for adjusting the transition time between speeds, and a colorful indicator that shows the current rotation of the virtual rotors.

Inspired by the tube amplification circuits in vintage rotary speakers, the RT-2’s Drive knob lets you add pleasing distortion to the sound, from mild to gritty. Via a rear-panel switch, this dual-function control can alternately adjust the volume balance between the treble and bass rotors to dial in different tonal characteristics. Your most recent settings for drive and balance are automatically stored in memory and instantly recalled on the next power-up cycle.

Product Specs and Features

• Authentic rotary speaker sounds and behaviors condensed into a space-saving BOSS compact pedal
• Three versatile modes include a vintage rotary sound and two modified tones with enhanced spatial effects
• Virtual rotor display with lights that indicate treble and bass rotor speeds
• Fast/slow rotor speed control
• Drive knob to add vintage tube saturation
• Rise/Fall Time switch adjusts the transition time between rotor speeds
• Drive/Balance switch assigns the Drive knob to control the saturation amount or the volume balance between the treble and bass rotors
• Four selectable pedal switch modes for bypassing the effect and controlling the rotor speed in various ways while performing
• Support for advanced control with external footswitches or an expression pedal (speed, brake, and other functions)
• Mono/stereo input and output
• Two stereo output modes: standard stereo (default) or individual wet and dry outputs