Rotary Speaker 122

The Rotary Speaker 122 effect in the Fender Tone Master Pro emulates the classic Leslie 122 rotary speaker, renowned for its swirling, three-dimensional modulation and rich, dynamic movement. This effect authentically replicates the rotating horn and drum mechanism, delivering the lush, immersive sound associated with vintage organ and guitar tones. It offers adjustable parameters such as speed, acceleration, and mic distance, allowing users to fine-tune the depth and realism of the rotary effect, making it ideal for adding classic modulation and spatial character to guitar sounds.
Fender Model Guide
Delivers immersive swirling motion, dynamic spatial movement and the three-dimensional character associated with a rotating speaker system.
- DRIVE Adjusts signal level into preamp stage, typically adding distortion at higher settings.
- TONE Adjusts overall tonal color.
- LEVEL Adjusts overall signal output level.
- FAST Sets fast modulation speed.
- SLOW Sets slow modulation speed.
- SPEED SWITCH Select fast or slow speed setting.
- RAMP Adjusts how quickly modulation changes from slow to fast.
- SENSITIVITY Adjusts ramp dynamics sensitivity.
- DYNAMICS SWITCH Turns dynamics on and off.
From the Fender Tone Master Pro Model Guide
- Based on
- Leslie Model 122
- Effect type
- Rotary Speaker
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