Rotation Mini by Rawton Forge
STEREO WIDTH WITHOUT THE PHASE CHAOS.
Rotation Mini by Rawton Forge is a free, zero-latency stereo widening device that uses a Hilbert transform to rotate your signal as a vector — delivering a wide, alive stereo image that stays perfectly mono-compatible, every single time.
- Hilbert Transform Engine: The same algorithm powering the full Rotation — no compromises on sound quality
- 90-Degree Quadrature Processing: Generates real and imaginary signal versions shifted by exactly 90 degrees
- Perfect Mono Compatibility: No phase cancellation — your mix translates everywhere
- Solid Low End: Bass stays tight and anchored while your stereo field opens up
- Zero Latency: Dual all-pass filter network processes in real time with no added delay
- Minimal Footprint: One compact device, zero unnecessary settings to manage
- Completely Free: No cost, no catch — just vector-based stereo processing ready to drop in
Rotation Mini by Rawton Forge
STEREO WIDTH WITHOUT THE PHASE CHAOS.
Rotation Mini by Rawton Forge is a free, zero-latency stereo widening device that uses a Hilbert transform to rotate your signal as a vector — delivering a wide, alive stereo image that stays perfectly mono-compatible, every single time.
- Hilbert Transform Engine: The same algorithm powering the full Rotation — no compromises on sound quality
- 90-Degree Quadrature Processing: Generates real and imaginary signal versions shifted by exactly 90 degrees
- Perfect Mono Compatibility: No phase cancellation — your mix translates everywhere
- Solid Low End: Bass stays tight and anchored while your stereo field opens up
- Zero Latency: Dual all-pass filter network processes in real time with no added delay
- Minimal Footprint: One compact device, zero unnecessary settings to manage
- Completely Free: No cost, no catch — just vector-based stereo processing ready to drop in
Additional information
| MaxforLive | Audio Devices |
|---|---|
| OS | Mac, Windows |
| Ableton Live Compatibility | Ableton Live 11 Suite, Ableton Live 12 Suite |
| Min. Requirements | Ableton Live 11 Suite or Ableton Live 11 Standard with Max for Live add-on |
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Rotation Mini by Rawton Forge
Most stereo wideners are lying to you. Simple panning splits your signal left and right. The Haas effect introduces timing delays that collapse or smear in mono. MS processing can hollow out your centre. Rotation Mini does none of that. It takes your signal and rotates it as a vector — and the result is stereo width that is physically coherent, mono-safe, and genuinely musical.
Rotation Mini is the free, streamlined version of Rotation by Rawton Forge, built on the exact same Hilbert transform engine. There are no shortcuts, no stripped-down algorithms, no downgraded processing. You get the same sonic quality, the same phase-accurate mathematics, delivered in the smallest possible device footprint. Drop it on a synth, a drum bus, a vocal, a pad — and instantly hear what vector-based stereo processing actually sounds like.
The Science, Made Simple
At the heart of Rotation Mini is a dual all-pass filter network that creates a quadrature version of your signal — two outputs that are identical in frequency content but shifted 90 degrees apart in phase. This is the same principle used in radio transmission and analogue vector displays. The left channel becomes the real component of the signal; the right channel becomes the imaginary component. Together, they form a rotating vector. The stereo image you hear is not an illusion created by timing tricks — it is a geometrically accurate representation of your audio as it moves through space. Because both components share the same energy at every frequency, the signals sum to a perfectly preserved mono mix with no cancellation.
Why This Matters in Your Mix
Phase cancellation is one of the most insidious problems in music production. You build a wide, exciting stereo mix in your headphones or studio monitors, export it, and then play it through a mono phone speaker or club system — and suddenly elements disappear, the low end thins out, or the whole thing sounds hollow. Rotation Mini eliminates that problem at the source. Because the quadrature relationship between left and right is mathematically precise, the two channels always sum correctly. Your low end stays solid. Your stereo field remains wide. And your mix sounds right everywhere it plays.
This also means Rotation Mini is not just a creative tool — it is a mixing tool. Use it to add life to a static synth pad without worrying about mono playback. Use it on a room reverb return to widen ambience without muddying the centre. Use it on a drum overhead bus to open up cymbals while keeping the kick and snare anchored. The applications are as broad as your imagination, and the technical confidence it gives you is immediate.
Key Features
- Hilbert Transform Core: The same engine as the full Rotation — real Hilbert-based vector rotation, not a simplified approximation
- Quadrature Signal Generation: Produces a real and imaginary version of your signal, 90 degrees apart, for geometrically accurate stereo
- Perfect Mono Compatibility: Left and right channels always sum correctly — zero phase cancellation guaranteed
- Solid Low End Preservation: Bass frequencies remain tight and centred while the stereo field widens naturally
- Zero Latency Processing: Dual all-pass filter network operates in real time with no added delay — no PDC headaches
- Minimal Device Footprint: A single compact M4L device — load it, hear it, move on
- No Unnecessary Controls: One purpose, executed perfectly — no settings to second-guess
- Completely Free: Full-quality vector stereo processing at no cost whatsoever
Mini vs. Full Rotation
Rotation Mini does one thing — it rotates your stereo field. That is its entire purpose, and it does it beautifully. If you find yourself wanting to push further, the full version of Rotation by Rawton Forge adds a Width control to animate the angle between left and right, Feedback for extreme creative processing, a Dry/Wet mix control, MIDI-controlled rotation with spectral phase modulation that follows pitch, and the StereoScope real-time stereo visualiser. But if width is all you need right now, Mini is complete. Load it, use it, trust it.
Where to Use It
Rotation Mini earns its place across an enormous range of mixing and sound design scenarios. Pad synthesisers that feel static and flat come alive with a single instance. Reverb returns gain three-dimensional presence without drifting into phase trouble. Drum overheads open up with natural air. Guitars fill space without cancelling in mono. Electronic textures breathe and move. Even if you own the full version of Rotation, Mini has a permanent place in your toolkit for those moments when you just need the core effect — fast, clean, and out of the way.
Compatible with Ableton Live 11 and 12.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes, completely free. There is no hidden cost, no time limit, and no feature unlock required. You get the full Hilbert transform engine at zero cost.
A: Most stereo wideners use simple panning, mid/side processing, or Haas-style timing delays — all of which can cause phase cancellation when the mix is played back in mono. Rotation Mini uses a Hilbert transform to create a quadrature version of your signal, where left and right are shifted by exactly 90 degrees. This means the two channels always sum perfectly in mono with no cancellation.
A: No — that is one of its key strengths. Because the stereo relationship is mathematically precise at every frequency, the low end stays solid and centred while the stereo image opens up in the upper registers. You get width without sacrificing bass energy.
A: No. Rotation Mini uses a dual all-pass filter network to generate the quadrature signal in real time, without any added latency. There is no PDC offset to worry about.
A: The full Rotation adds a Width control to animate the angle between left and right, Feedback for more extreme and creative processing, a Dry/Wet mix control, MIDI-controlled rotation with spectral phase modulation that follows pitch, and the StereoScope real-time stereo visualiser. Rotation Mini focuses purely on the core rotation effect.
A: Rotation Mini is compatible with Ableton Live 11 and Ableton Live 12. You will need a version that supports Max for Live devices — Ableton Live Suite, or Ableton Live Standard with the Max for Live add-on.
A: Absolutely. Even if you own the full version, Rotation Mini has its place when you simply need the core widening effect without any additional controls. It has a minimal footprint and zero overhead — ideal for quick insertions where you just need width and nothing else.
A: Rotation Mini works beautifully on pad synthesisers, reverb returns, guitar tracks, drum overheads, and electronic textures. Essentially any element that feels static in the stereo field can benefit — and because it is mono-safe, you can apply it freely without worrying about playback on mono systems.
Important Information
v1.0.0 – Initial Release
Our Products are generally provided as Zip file downloads which in all cases will need to be extracted before use. For Max for Live Devices please place the extracted device in your User Library. For Ableton Live Packs please double click the extracted .alp file to install. For Ableton Live Projects please place in your projects folder.
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