Waterfall Rotary Speaker is an amp simulator plugin from Universal Audio that models the sound of a vintage Leslie 147 rotary speaker cabinet and its tube power amp. It is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats.
Waterfall Rotary Speaker is built around the Leslie 147 rotary speaker cabinet, a classic effect known for its moving, three-dimensional modulation. Universal Audio says the plugin captures the cabinet using vintage microphone setups and models the tube power amp that drives it. The plugin ships with presets for vocals, guitars, keyboards, drums and other sources, so it can be placed on an insert or aux channel and dialed in quickly.
The plugin focuses on the movement and tonal depth of the Leslie 147 rotary cabinet. Universal Audio describes the modulation as richer and more three-dimensional than standard chorus or flanger effects.
The developer also notes that the Type 147's tube power amp contributes a large part of its fat sound. Waterfall Rotary models that amp stage, adding tube overtones and harmonics to the signal alongside the rotary effect.
Waterfall Rotary Speaker includes presets built for vocals, guitars, keyboards, drums and more. These give a starting point for common sources, so you can reach a usable sound without designing a patch from scratch.
The plugin is suited to producers who want classic rotary textures on guitar, keys or vocals, especially in rock, R&B, soul and funk styles that the developer associates with the original cabinet.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Universal Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Amp Simulator |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
Waterfall Rotary Speaker is an amp simulator plugin from Universal Audio that models a vintage Leslie 147 rotary speaker cabinet and its tube power amp.
The plugin is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. It runs on macOS and Windows.
You need a supported DAW compatible with VST3, AU or AAX, an internet connection to download and authorize the software, and a free iLok account. A 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 system, or a macOS version from Big Sur 11 through Tahoe 26, is required. An iLok USB key is optional. The free UA Connect application is used to manage UAD Native plug-ins.
No. The UAD Native version runs on your Mac or PC without any UA hardware.
