Boss RT-2 Rotary Ensemble Pedal
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The BOSS RT-2 takes the iconic sound of vintage rotary speakers to a new level thanks to BOSS's advanced sound-shaping technology. This pedal offers everything from classic rotary speaker and preamp tones to modern variations with richer atmosphere and an expanded distortion range—perfect for guitarists and keyboardists looking for dynamic, immersive textures.
With its innovative dual-axis controls and Virtual Rotor display, you can precisely control and visualize rotor speed, horn/bass mix, and preamp distortion. The pedal allows for seamless transitions between slow and fast speeds, capturing all the tonal nuances of the original rotary effect.
It also features inputs for external pedals and an expression pedal for real-time control, along with features like a Drive/Balance switch and Rise/Decay time control for fine-tuning your sound. The RT-2 offers three distinct voice modes, adapting to vintage, spacey, or modern styles, making it a versatile tool for any pedalboard.
Technical Characteristics
- Sound - Classic rotary speaker and preamp with enhanced variations for added atmosphere and distortion range.
Advanced Controls
- Dual-axis controls for rotor speed, preamp distortion, slow/fast speed, and horn/bass mix.
- Smooth transitions between slow and fast speeds, with detailed tonal nuances.
- Display: Virtual Rotor synchronized to visualize the movement of trumpet and bass rotors.
- Multifunction Pedal: Speed control (slow/fast) and effects (on/off).
Connectivity
- Dedicated speed connector for external pedals.
- Expression pedal input for real-time control of assigned parameters.
- Drive/Balance switch to adjust trumpet/bass volume balance and act as a high/low pass filter.
- Rise/fall time switch to change the transition speed between slow and fast.
Voice Modes
- Mode I - Authentic vintage sound from rotary speaker and preamp.
- Mode II - Extended tonal range for a natural spatial atmosphere, ideal with distortion pedals.
- Mode III - Improved modulation and distortion for a fuller, more present sound.
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
- BOSS five-year warranty
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