MVintageRotary

Name: MVintageRotary
Price: 49 USD
Author: MeldaProduction

by MeldaProduction · Modulation · Leslie-style rotary speaker simulator

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MVintageRotary is a rotary speaker simulator from MeldaProduction based on Leslie cabinets, made mainly for organ.

It also suits keys, guitars and other sources, with MIDI control of speed. It costs $56.

Best for: Keys & Synths, Guitars, Vocals. Genres: Rock & Indie, Jazz, Acoustic & Classical, R&B & Soul.

Keywords: rotary, keys, electric guitar, vocals, hardware emulation, inspired by, MIDI-controllable, drums, mid/side, synths, classic, low latency, mixing, piano, brass, tempo-synced, vintage, wide.

What it does

MVintageRotary is MeldaProduction's focused Leslie-style rotary simulation, which the developer calls "a perfect sounding rotary simulation" of the famous cabinets. It is built mainly for organ but works on keys, guitars and other sources too.

Three algorithms: three cabinet models to choose from.
Cabinet controls: stereo width, dynamics, internal dampening (absorption) and rotation direction, with drum and horn balance and acceleration times.
Speed switching: tempo-synced rotation, plus slow/fast switching from the sustain pedal, mod wheel or other MIDI control.
Amp and distortion: an analog distortion emulation with Drive and Character, three amp types (Vintage 1, Vintage 2, Modern) and an optional digital distortion that goes beyond the hardware.
Tone: a three-band EQ with a Color control, and mid/side operation.
Modulation: Melda's modulators can automate slow-to-fast transitions and make the distortion respond to playing dynamics.

A free trial is available from MeldaProduction.

Source: MeldaProduction product page

When to use it

MVintageRotary is the better pick when you want a classic Leslie sound quickly, at about half the price of MeldaProduction's MRotary. Compared with MRotary, it drops the algorithmic mode, extra speakers and material-based cabinet, but its controls are simpler and closer to the real unit. Unlike MicroShift or PhaseMistress, which are pitch-shift and phaser effects, it simulates the rotating horn and drum with real Doppler movement. Next to UberMod, it is far more focused: it does one job, a rotary cabinet with amp drive and MIDI speed switching.

Best for: organ, electric piano and guitar rotary tones, plus a touch of movement on vocals and synths.
Genres: rock, jazz, soul, gospel and 60s-style pop.
Look elsewhere if: you want custom or futuristic rotating cabinets with more speakers; MRotary does more.
Tip: turn off the built-in rotary or cabinet effect in your organ instrument before using it, and try a small amount on vocals for a Beatles-style movement.

What producers say

Reviewers found it a convincing, easy-to-use Leslie model with more uses than organ alone; the criticisms are minor.

Computer Music (via MusicRadar, 2014) praised its authentic Leslie 122 sound, friendly controls, convincing amp distortion and mid/side option, calling it "a great-sounding model of the legendary Leslie."
KVR user review (2013, 5 out of 5) praised the Doppler effect, zero latency, MIDI learn and mod wheel control, and its use on vocals.
Criticisms: few microphone position options and unclear differences between the cabinet models (Computer Music); a plain GUI and limited acceleration curves (KVR).

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