Headrush Vib / Trem / Rotary
Rotary
Inspired by AIR® Rotary Module (Plug-in)
Emulation of the classic Leslie speaker simulates:
- physical rotation of horn (high) + rotor (low)
- modulation of:
- volume (tremolo)
- pitch (doppler)
GENERAL FUNCTION
Create three-dimensional movement
Typical sound:
- Hammond organ
- 70s guitar
- ambient swirl
Effect:
- dynamic
- space
- organic
Control Parameters
Cabinet
Rotary simulation type:
- 120: balanced classic
- 122: hotter (Leslie vintage)
- 21H: brighter
- Foam Drum: soft / attenuated
- Rover: modern
- Memphis: vintage rock
- Wolf: Aggressive
- Watery: ambient / liquid
It changes the timbre completely
MoveStop / Start
- Start: active rotation
- Stop: rotor stopped
Used for live dynamic effects
Speed Slow / Fast
rotation speed:
- Slow: wide / soft
- Fast: vibrant / intense
Typical Leslie switch
Stop ModeThru / Brake
- Thru: immediate stop
- Brake: slows down gradually
More realistic
Balance%
Balance:
- low rotor
- high trumpet
- low: lower
- medium: balanced
- high: taller
Control the focus
Mix%
Dry/wet blend:
- 0%: dry
- 40–60%: natural
- 70–100%: full rotary
Pro Tips
- Speed fast → can get chaotic
- High mix → less definition
- Balance high → too bright
- Stop Mode Thru → unrealistic
Basic trick:
- use Slow/Fast switch live
Classic setup:
- Slow for rhythm
- Fast for solo
Quick Reference
- Cabinets: like Leslie
- Moves: activate rotation
- Speed: speed
- Stop Mode: stop behavior
- Balance: low vs high
- Mixes: blend
Setup Examples
Classic Hammond ()
Cabinets122
SpeedSlow/Fast switch
Balance50%
Mix60–70%
Authentic Leslie sound
Gilmour / Pink Floyd
Cabinets122
SpeedSlow
Mix40–50%
Balancemedium
Soft swirl
Aggressive Rock (Deep Purple)
CabinetWolf / Memphis
SpeedFast
Balancehigh
Mix70–80%
Powerful sound
Ambient rotary
CabinetWatery
SpeedSlow
Mix60–80%
Liquid movement