help on Leslie Simulators.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 25 Mar 2001 11:44 pm

Hello again,....
Perhaps someone could help me on locating a past post concerning Leslie Simulators:
it was: b0b.com/forum/Forum11/HTML/000550.html

otherwise any info or suggestions on a good Unit would be appreciated. ThanX....
Steel turnin'....

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 26 Mar 2001 6:36 am

All posts were moved from b0b.com to steelguitarforum.com. Using the Search link at the top of the page, I did a search for "Leslie simulator" and found several posts. This is probably the one you're looking for: http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum11/HTML/000550.html

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 26 Mar 2001 11:08 pm

ThanX Jim ! that's the one !
Steel what ?

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 29 Mar 2001 8:56 am

The MXR "Phase 100", for just over $100, does a pretty good job. Short of having a stereo amp system with a chorus, or an actual rotating unit, you're not going to get the "authentic" Leslie sound (IMHO).

Michael Johnstone · Post by **Michael Johnstone** » 29 Mar 2001 9:31 am

Been there-done that. Chorus boxes and phasers are never gonna come close.A Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere($450)is what you want.Sounds just like a Leslie-especially if you put the stereo outputs thru 2 amps about 5 feet apart. -MJ-

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 29 Mar 2001 12:10 pm

If you can find a Peavey Delta-Fex it will do the job you want. It even has the little clicking sounds of the horn going round. It's a great effect.

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CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 29 Mar 2001 2:08 pm

Thanx Guys !

Steel will be investigatin' ...

Dixson Rudolph · Post by **Dixson Rudolph** » 20 May 2004 7:22 am

Tho' I've never tried a steel thru one, I'll bet a Dynacord CLS-222 (1 rack space) would
sound pretty close. They sound pretty genuine with a Hammond! I've seen them on the BAY for around $200-300.
FWIW

Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 20 May 2004 9:02 am

one word: ROTOSPHERE
Great in mono . . . awesome in stereo
Includes a tube preamp that you can adjust to add a little grit. Expensive, but the best simulator I've heard.

The real Hammond afficianados will insist on a real Leslie (or TWO), but I have talked to some who swear by the Rotosphere, especially when one considers the portability of a little box vs one or more VERY BIG BOXES.

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Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 20 May 2004 3:09 pm

Larry,
I'm with you. I use one and also have a two button remote that works real good with it.
I position the remote just to the left of my 1st foot pedal. One button turns it on and off and the other button changes the effect from high to low speed.
Erv

ajm · Post by **ajm** » 20 May 2004 6:24 pm

Do you want it to sound like you're running your guitar through a Leslie?
Or do you want your guitar to sound like an organ (B3) through a Leslie?
There is a difference, but both are achievable (or close).

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Dan Tyack · Post by **Dan Tyack** » 21 May 2004 4:35 pm

In terms of getting a B3/Leslie sound, the Rotosphere is hard to beat.

But I really, really prefer the sound of the Motionsound rotary speaker. THe main reasons I like this sound is that 1) it has spead controls for both the slow and fast rotations. I like backing the slow rotation way, way down, so it's like a fat, very subtle chorus. And 2) because it sounds more like a steel, rather than emulating the B3 sound.

Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 21 May 2004 7:34 pm

I add a bit of a pitch-shifting effect from the Lexicon MPX-100 to the Rotosphere, and it sounds very much like a Hammond with drawbars.

Michael Lee Allen · Post by **Michael Lee Allen** » 22 May 2004 1:27 pm

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Michael Brebes · Post by **Michael Brebes** » 24 May 2004 7:26 am

I still like my old Digitech RPM-1.

Buck Dilly · Post by **Buck Dilly** » 24 May 2004 7:50 am

Having owned 145. 147, 122, 675, and Fender Leslies there is no doubt that they rule! BUT- I have no interest in lugging them, fixing them, replacing blown drivers, tubes ($$$). I have tried most every rotation simulater, phasers, choruses, flangers and combinations of these. The ROTOSPHERE is the best at this simulation. I bought it used from a forumite. THey show up on Ebay. YOu can pick up a two switch remote footswitch (a new import Fender Trem/Rev is fine). This is small enough to place between vol-ped and 8th pedal, to use live for on/off and fast/slow. It has a tube and is just about as noisy as the real deal. Drive is optional. I agree with Larry- the H+K is it!

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 24 May 2004 8:55 am

I have an H & K and am very pleased with the sound. I use a two button remote placed just to the left of my 1st pedal. I found an old Peavey two button that worked just fine. One button is to turn the effect on and off and the other button changes the speed from hi to lo.
Erv

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 24 May 2004 12:10 pm

Erv even trained his cat to press the button too !

hey Buck D did you get my email ?

[This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 24 May 2004 at 01:11 PM.]

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 24 May 2004 1:47 pm

CrowBear,
The cat's too busy licking the sardine oil off my boots to be bothered with the buttons!
Erv

William Peters · Post by **William Peters** » 24 May 2004 1:58 pm

Erv,

A long time ago, I had a B3 and a 122Rv. I bolted a microswitch to the side of the swell pedal, and switched the leslie speed just by shifting my right foot against the switch. I think that would work pretty good for a steel too, no need to take your foot off the vol pedal to change speeds.

Bill www.wgpeters.com

George Macdonald · Post by **George Macdonald** » 25 May 2004 8:02 am

Would the two button foot switch that comes with the Nash. 1000 work? George

Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 25 May 2004 11:03 am

I had two problems with the Digitech RPM-1:

I had to adjust the tone of my amp to get a good organ sound, but that tone didn't work for country when the unit was OFF.

It has 3 outputs, and my power amp only has two channels. I think that to get the most out of the unit, you need to have a stereo amp for the rotating horn and a separate bass amp for the woofer.

Both of these problems are resolved with the Rotosphere. It outputs in simple stereo, and emulates the Leslie cabinet tonal characteristics as well as the rotary effect. Sometimes I switch it on with the rotor stopped, just to get the sound of the cabinet emulation and the mild crunch of the 12AX7 tube.

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Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 25 May 2004 11:21 am

Good question, George. I made a two button hand activated switch for the Rotosphere. It required two pushbutton on/off switches (as opposed to momentary contact) and a stereo 1/4 plug. Works like a charm. I have no idea how the Peavey pedal is made.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 25 May 2004 1:01 pm

George,
I'm sure that two button pedal would work just fine. I got mine with a used Peavey rack mounted pre-amp. It has the LED bulbs in it so I can tell at a glance if it is on or off and if it is low or hi speed. I operate it with my left foot. The only time I have a problem is when I want to turn it on or off and I have A & B mashed down. I have to hold off until I have an open position.
Erv

Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 25 May 2004 3:50 pm

The Rotosphere has 3 switches. Which one do you do without on your remote?