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Boss RT-2 Rotary Ensemble

The RT-2 is a rotary speaker simulator that recreates Leslie-style sounds with controls for horn and drum balance and speed selection. Premier Guitar's reviewer rated it 4 out of 5, noting its natural tones and ease of use while observing it lacks some depth compared to more elaborate rotary simulators.

  • 9V DC · center −
  • 115 mA
  • Buffered bypass
  • Digital
New
from $205.46
Used (asking)
from $160

The rundown

Highlights

  • Rotary speaker simulator with Leslie-style character
  • Slow/fast speed toggle and horn/drum balance control
  • Buffered bypass with 9V DC power
  • Compact size at 73 x 130.2 mm
  • Made in Japan, currently in production

Best for

Musicians seeking a compact, easy-to-use rotary speaker effect for stage or studio use.

Professional reviews

What the press rated it. We link to each review; read the full piece for the details.

Quick facts

Power
9V DC
Current draw
115 mA
Polarity
Center negative
Bypass
Buffered bypass
Dimensions
73 × 130.2 mm
Status
In production

Where to buy Boss RT-2 Rotary Ensemble

$205.46 lowest new price · Reverb

Used listings asking $160–$206.16, median $189.75 (8 listings). Asking prices, not sold prices.

Current offers
SellerConditionPriceLink
ReverbUsed$160View
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ReverbNew$205.46View
ReverbNew$239View
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Frequently asked questions

What power does the RT-2 require?

The RT-2 runs on 9V DC at 115 mA with center-negative polarity.

Does the RT-2 have true bypass?

The RT-2 uses buffered bypass rather than true bypass.

What are the main controls?

The RT-2 features a slow/fast speed toggle and a horn/drum balance control.

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Specs from pedalfilter. Summary written by PedalBro from those specs and public descriptions.

Page last updated September 29, 2026.