Description
The Rotary CLS-222 redefines the classic rotary speaker experience, bringing the iconic sound of spinning speakers directly into your digital audio workstation. Inspired by the legendary Dynacord rotary speaker emulator, this plugin delivers everything from smooth, gentle stereo swirls to complex, synchronised modulation patterns. Perfect for keyboards, guitars, vocals, and experimental sound design, the Rotary CLS-222 enriches your audio with authentic analogue character, width, and movement. With both classic Leslie emulation and extended creative features, you can easily explore subtle stereo enhancement or bold, dizzying effects. The plugin also includes advanced controls such as separate bass and treble speeds, valve preamp emulation, and a dynamic visualiser, giving you precision and inspiration at your fingertips. Whether aiming for vintage charm or modern experimental textures, the Rotary CLS-222 provides a versatile tool for producers, composers, and sound designers seeking to make their mixes truly spin.
Key Features
- Authentic Rotary Emulation:
Experience the classic Leslie sound with accurate analogue oscillator and filter modelling for a convincing vintage character in any DAW. - Advanced Creative Controls:
Separate bass and treble speeds, treble-to-bass ratio, and interactive visualiser allow for innovative modulation and stereo experimentation. - Flexible Stereo Width:
Control your sound from mono to 120% stereo, enabling everything from subtle expansion to immersive, spinning audio textures.
Sound in Orbit:
From a gentle organ swell to a guitar solo spinning dramatically across the stereo field, the Rotary CLS-222 recreates the distinctive motion of a rotary speaker. Its classic stop-start rotary sound is instantly recognisable, while contemporary presets provide a palette of textures for modern production. Drums, vocals, and synths can all benefit from its movement, adding depth, dimension, and an engaging sense of motion to your mixes.
Classic to Chaotic:
The Rotary CLS-222 offers both traditional Leslie settings for smooth, controlled stereo effects and bold, experimental modes for synchronised and compound modulation. You can recreate subtle, authentic movement or push your audio into unpredictable, psychedelic territory, making it a tool for both fidelity and imagination.
Creative Upgrades:
Beyond traditional emulation, the Rotary CLS-222 includes a valve preamp, input high-pass filter, multi-shape distance controls, and advanced visualiser options. These features provide deeper creative control, allowing you to sculpt and experiment with your sound far beyond the capabilities of the original hardware.
Specifications
- Classic studio rotary effect emulation
- Modelled op-amp and valve pre-amp circuits
- Continuous stereo width control from mono to 120%
- Fast, Slow, and Stop modes with ramping
- Advanced panel with additional modulation features
- Input high-pass filter and optional dry bass
- Separate speeds for bass and treble, Hz or sync
- Visualizer with four phasing options
- Multi-shape distance controls for bass and treble
- Built-in preset library and A/B comparison
- NKS-ready
- Supported platforms: Windows 10+ (64-bit), macOS 11+ (Intel and M1)
- 4 GB RAM, 4 cores CPU, 1 GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU required
- VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only)
