BOSS RT-2 Rotary Ensemble Pedal

Bring the rich, swirling sound of a vintage rotary speaker to your pedalboard with the BOSS RT-2 Rotary Ensemble. Powered by the latest BOSS modelling technology, the RT-2 captures the depth, movement, and expressive character of classic rotary speaker cabinets in a compact and pedalboard-friendly format.

Featuring authentic rotary speaker behaviour, adjustable rotor speeds, tube-style saturation, and three versatile sound modes, the RT-2 delivers everything from vintage organ-style modulation to expansive modern rotary textures for guitar, bass, keyboards, and more.

Features

✔ Authentic rotary speaker emulation in a compact BOSS pedal
✔ Three versatile rotary speaker sound modes
✔ Adjustable fast and slow rotor speeds
✔ Vintage-style tube saturation with Drive control
✔ Virtual rotor display with LED speed indicators
✔ Adjustable Rise/Fall Time for realistic speed transitions
✔ Mono and stereo input/output operation
✔ Multiple footswitch control options for live performance
✔ Compatible with external footswitches and expression pedals
✔ BOSS five-year warranty

Suitable For Use With

• Electric guitar

• Bass guitar

• Keyboard and synthesizers

• Organs

• Electric pianos

• Recording setups

• Live performance rigs

• Mono and stereo signal chains

Three Rotary Modes

Mode I – Vintage Rotary

Faithful recreation of a classic rotary speaker cabinet, delivering the iconic sound heard on countless recordings.

Mode II – Enhanced Spatial Rotary

Expands the tonal range and stereo image, pairing exceptionally well with overdrive and distortion pedals.

Mode III – Modern Rotary

Increased definition, modulation depth, and drive for powerful lead tones, arpeggios, and contemporary textures.

Performance Controls

✔ Fast/Slow rotor speed switching
✔ Adjustable rotor acceleration and deceleration times
✔ Brake function support via external footswitches
✔ Drive control for vintage tube-style saturation
✔ Treble and bass rotor balance adjustment
✔ Multiple footswitch operating modes for live performance

Expression Pedal Compatibility

Connect an optional expression pedal to control:

• Rotor speed

• Effect level

• Drive amount

• Treble/Bass rotor balance

• Assignable performance parameters

Specifications

Perfect For

• Guitarists seeking classic rotary speaker sounds

• Keyboard and organ players

• Progressive rock musicians

• Worship musicians

• Studio recording applications

• Players looking to add movement and dimension to their sound

Why Choose the RT-2?

The BOSS RT-2 delivers the unmistakable sound of a vintage rotary speaker cabinet without the size, weight, or maintenance of the original hardware. With authentic rotary behaviour, flexible control options, stereo operation, and modern BOSS reliability, it's the perfect way to add rich modulation, depth, and motion to any performance or recording setup.

Experience the legendary rotary speaker effect in a compact pedal built for today's musicians.