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Topic: New Tube Rotosphere "pedal"
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Len Amaral
Member From: Rehoboth,MA 02769
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posted 16 February 2006 06:17 PM
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This months issue of Guitar Player Magazine has an advertisment for the H&K tube rotosphere in a pedal format. I had the rack mount model and I loved it but I didn't care to carry a rack for just this unit. This may be worth looking into. It sells for $399.00 Here are the specs:
Foolproof Leslie simulation. Like the original rotary cabs, the Rotosphere offers 2 rotation speeds and fine harmonic tube distortion generated by an ingenious high-voltage tube circuit. In stereo mode it offers awe-inspiring tonal complexity and dynamics, making it nearly indistinguishable from the original. Hughes & Kettner Tube Tools Tube Rotosphere MKII Features: High-voltage tube circuit with drive and output knobs for authentic tube growl
Easy to use and transport, particularly in comparison to a real Leslie
Hip sounds for guitar or organ
Faithful replication of breaker switch
2 rotation speeds and independent acceleration and deceleration for top and bottom rotor
Variable final speed for both rotors
Real bypass
Stereo input and output
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Jim Smith
Member From: Plano, TX, USA
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posted 17 February 2006 09:58 AM
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I had the pedal Rotosphere a few years ago, and didn't know they made a rack-mount model.  |
Bobby Lee
Sysop From: Cloverdale, North California, USA
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posted 17 February 2006 11:18 AM
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I've been using the RotoSphere pedal for years. I'd rather have a rack unit. I was not aware that they made one.------------------
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Gerald Menke
Member From: Brooklyn, NY, USA
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posted 17 February 2006 12:19 PM
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I recall seeing Bob Hoffnar play using a Rotosphere pedal six years ago, so I am not sure what the news is here exactly. I also did not know that there was a rack mount unit available, would work better for me since the Rotosphere I recall seeing was about the size of a garden spade. Sounded pretty dang cool, I have to say. |
Keith Cordell
Member From: Atlanta
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posted 17 February 2006 01:15 PM
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I sold the H&K gear and never heard of a rack unit. The pedal units were pretty decent if not a little high maintenance. I don't ever recall seeing anything here about a rack unit. |
Len Amaral
Member From: Rehoboth,MA 02769
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posted 17 February 2006 03:04 PM
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The advertisement in GP mag led me to believe that this pedal was a new product. I didn't know the Rotosphere was available in this format and was only aware of the rack version.I would like to test ride one for the heck of it. |
Jim Sliff
Member From: Hermosa Beach California, USA
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posted 17 February 2006 11:32 PM
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It sounds interesting. I still use my Leslie or Korg G4 (which I think is better than the Rotosphere), but the Rotosphere is the best of the current-production emulators IMO. |
Keith Cordell
Member From: Atlanta
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posted 18 February 2006 05:52 AM
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From what I have been able to gather this is just an updated version of the old pedal, with little new to offer. The pricing on these varies wildly, so spend a little time researching before you buy- so far I've seen a disparity of about $140 in prices. |
Erv Niehaus
Member From: Litchfield, MN, USA
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posted 18 February 2006 06:45 AM
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I have used one of these units for several years and love it. I'm strictly a gospel player and it really sounds nice on the old gospel songs. I keep mine located close by my rack and run a two button remote over to my left foot to engage and disengage the effect. The second button is to slow down and speed up the effect. Great unit!
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Bobby Lee
Sysop From: Cloverdale, North California, USA
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posted 18 February 2006 09:11 AM
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Where did you get the rackable Rotosphere, Len? I want one!Are you sure you're not thinking of the Digitech RPM-1? ------------------
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Mike Simpson
Member From: Gilbert, Arizona, USA
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posted 18 February 2006 09:48 AM
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I have a HK Rotosphere and I anve only used it for regular guitar (not steel) and even though it does emulate a leslie speaker well... but I have never been happy with the tone when the effect is on. Maybe I just haven't figured out how to set everything. ------------------
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Buck Dilly
Member From: Branchville, NJ, USA
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posted 18 February 2006 03:03 PM
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Love the H+K |
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