Swirling Tone Without the Heavy Lift
Searching for a way to re-create the syrupy swirl and irresistible warmth of a classic rotary speaker? Then stomp on the Keeley Rotary. This aptly named guitar pedal leverages cutting-edge circuitry to deliver a full range of Doppler-esque textures, with true stereo operation to ensure impressively immersive results. This stellar stompbox boasts a straightforward layout with Blend, Drive, and Mid Boost controls, enabling you to dial in everything from a subtle seasick warble to a full-on saturated sonic whirlwind, with three different EQ curves for a perfectly tailored sound. You also get a Slow-Fast footswitch, bolstered by a large Speed knob, providing you with fine-tuned control over the simulated speaker’s rotation. Moreover, the Rotary lets you easily toggle between True and Buffered Bypass modes, facilitating seamless integration with the rest of your rig. Finally, you get an optional pulsing LED, adding a touch of visual flair to your performance. Melding vintage-inspired modulation with contemporary precision, the Rotary captures the soul of a classic rotary speaker — no heavy cab required.
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Spin your tone with exacting control
When you’re craving classic rotary speaker sounds, the Rotary pedal certainly delivers, combining rich, modulated textures with authentic-sounding, tube-style overdrive. That said, this stompbox’s streamlined layout gives you way more control than you would have with a physical rotating speaker. The Blend knob lets you dial in the perfect mix between your dry and wet signals, whether you’re aiming for subtle coloration or absolute cacophony. The Drive knob infuses your signal with glorious harmonic saturation, adding depth and character to your tone. Finally, the Mid Boost switch provides you with three different EQ curves to fatten up the modulation effect.
The magic of rotary motion at your feet
Our favorite aspect of the Keeley Rotary here at Sweetwater is how much control you get over the pedal’s simulated rotary motion. To start, you get a Slow-Fast switch, enabling you to select between two distinct rotation speeds for slow chorus-like modulation or a fast, tremolo-esque sound. You can also instantly slow down the rotation for an attention-grabbing braking effect, adding a dynamic touch to your performance. Additionally, the Rotary lets you adjust the speed transition between slow and fast for smooth or dramatic soundscapes. Lastly, the large Speed knob enables you to instantly control the rotation speed for intuitive, on-the-fly adjustments.
Keeley Rotary Features:
- A guitar pedal that re-creates the syrupy swirl and irresistible warmth of a classic rotary speaker
- Cutting-edge circuitry delivers a full range of Doppler-esque textures
- Stereo I/O with true stereo operation
- Blend knob dials in the perfect mix between your dry and wet signals
- Drive knob infuses your signal with glorious harmonic saturation
- Mid Boost switch provides you with 3 different EQ curves to fatten up the modulation FX
- Slow-Fast switch selects between 2 distinct rotation speeds
- Large Speed knob enables instant control over the rotation speed for intuitive, on-the-fly adjustments
- Easily toggle between True and Buffered Bypass modes
- Optional pulsing LED adds a touch of visual flair to your performance
