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Published on 01/24/06 at 08:49
Boss RT-20 is a Leslie simulator, which is supposed to reproduce the sound of the Leslie model 122 (originally scheduled for sound with the Hammond organ). For that uses BOSS COSM technology developed by Roland.
The RT20 comes in the form of a double pedal (pedal twin) in the center with a "virtual rotor", which allows to visualize the speed of the two speakers that make up a leslie cab (gadget, but nice when same!).
Let's review the various controls of RT-20:
• Transition time adjustable speeds, slow and fast (RISE TIME)
• Overdrive
• Setting the slow speed position and fast position
• Adjustable balance between the rotors and the acute and severe
• 4 types of sounds, effects of standard rotary speaker sounding rock, UNI-V and so on.
• Switch guitar / keyboard
Connectivity:
Taken INPUT A (MONO) jack (1 / 4 "), INPUT B jack (1 / 4") jack SPEED (EXP PEDAL) jack (1 / 4 "), PHONES jack (stereo 1 / 4") , OUTPUT A (MONO) jack (1 / 4 "), OUTPUT B Jack (1 / 4") jack adapter
• Power supply: LR6 (AA)) x 6, AC adapter (PSA series)
UTILIZATION
From a general point of view, no particular concern: getting started is quick.
One may regret the absence of a switch: the RT 20 is in service from the moment you enter the INPUT A jack. To turn it off, disconnect the plug.
What that is a Leslie?
2 speakers (one bass and treble) rotary, running at speeds faster or slower and give the characteristic hum. Once you understand the system, using the RT 20 is childish:
It regulates the speed, you set the acceleration of the rotation, you set the overdrive, it adjusts the balance between bass and treble, and now. Cons: speed is the same for the two speakers, then we would have liked an independent adjustment.
SOUND QUALITY
Personally, I use the RT20 clone in addition to a Hammond organ, the Viscount DB3. This one has very good sound but a B3 Leslie simulation to cry, which spoiled everything.
So that the sound seems authentic Leslie, in addition to a faithful modeling of process noise, it was also necessary to reproduce the defects of this type of vintage instrument. This side is "roots" which I believe gives full dimension to the Leslie.
With RT20, I really sound closer Hammond + Leslie: I really feel like playing on a B3 as the characteristics of Leslie are well reproduced. Oddly, the effect seems a little less well in slow speed (slow position) that fast, but overall it's very good simulation.
OVERALL OPINION
For comparison, I did a test between my config + DB3 and RT20 software from Native B4 with its own simulation Leslie. Appraisal: a tie for the sound, but great advantage for the couple at the DB3/RT20 gaming experience in real time. Not to mention that for the stage, I much prefer a keyboard 61 notes and pots to turn, a computer keyboard and mouse.
In terms of pesos, again it's interesting: I bought my nine DB3 € 700 and the Boss RT20 less than € 200, € 900 which makes for a near-perfect sound of Hammond, in any case perfect for me .
For information, the Korg Cx3 (€ 1900) and Roland VK8 (1800 €) are significantly more expensive.
The RT20 comes in the form of a double pedal (pedal twin) in the center with a "virtual rotor", which allows to visualize the speed of the two speakers that make up a leslie cab (gadget, but nice when same!).
Let's review the various controls of RT-20:
• Transition time adjustable speeds, slow and fast (RISE TIME)
• Overdrive
• Setting the slow speed position and fast position
• Adjustable balance between the rotors and the acute and severe
• 4 types of sounds, effects of standard rotary speaker sounding rock, UNI-V and so on.
• Switch guitar / keyboard
Connectivity:
Taken INPUT A (MONO) jack (1 / 4 "), INPUT B jack (1 / 4") jack SPEED (EXP PEDAL) jack (1 / 4 "), PHONES jack (stereo 1 / 4") , OUTPUT A (MONO) jack (1 / 4 "), OUTPUT B Jack (1 / 4") jack adapter
• Power supply: LR6 (AA)) x 6, AC adapter (PSA series)
UTILIZATION
From a general point of view, no particular concern: getting started is quick.
One may regret the absence of a switch: the RT 20 is in service from the moment you enter the INPUT A jack. To turn it off, disconnect the plug.
What that is a Leslie?
2 speakers (one bass and treble) rotary, running at speeds faster or slower and give the characteristic hum. Once you understand the system, using the RT 20 is childish:
It regulates the speed, you set the acceleration of the rotation, you set the overdrive, it adjusts the balance between bass and treble, and now. Cons: speed is the same for the two speakers, then we would have liked an independent adjustment.
SOUND QUALITY
Personally, I use the RT20 clone in addition to a Hammond organ, the Viscount DB3. This one has very good sound but a B3 Leslie simulation to cry, which spoiled everything.
So that the sound seems authentic Leslie, in addition to a faithful modeling of process noise, it was also necessary to reproduce the defects of this type of vintage instrument. This side is "roots" which I believe gives full dimension to the Leslie.
With RT20, I really sound closer Hammond + Leslie: I really feel like playing on a B3 as the characteristics of Leslie are well reproduced. Oddly, the effect seems a little less well in slow speed (slow position) that fast, but overall it's very good simulation.
OVERALL OPINION
For comparison, I did a test between my config + DB3 and RT20 software from Native B4 with its own simulation Leslie. Appraisal: a tie for the sound, but great advantage for the couple at the DB3/RT20 gaming experience in real time. Not to mention that for the stage, I much prefer a keyboard 61 notes and pots to turn, a computer keyboard and mouse.
In terms of pesos, again it's interesting: I bought my nine DB3 € 700 and the Boss RT20 less than € 200, € 900 which makes for a near-perfect sound of Hammond, in any case perfect for me .
For information, the Korg Cx3 (€ 1900) and Roland VK8 (1800 €) are significantly more expensive.