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RE-2 Space Echo
Digital Delay
The legendary Roland RE-201
Space Echo experience in a pedalboard-friendly BOSS compact pedal.
Introduced
in 1974 and produced for over 14 years, the Roland RE-201 Space Echo stands
among the most legendary and sought-after effect units in music history. Known
for its distinctive rhythmic echo sounds, warm character, and highly playable
sonic quirks, this tape-based classic continues to inspire musicians,
producers, and audio mixers over four decades on.
With
the RE-2, the authentic sound and behavior of the Space Echo is now available
in the famous BOSS compact series for the first time. Backed by intensive
R&D and our latest innovations, the RE-2 delivers the coveted magic of the RE-201
in a pedalboard-friendly footprint—realized in flawless detail by the company
that designed the original.
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Authentic sound
and behavior of the legendary Roland RE-201 Space Echo in a BOSS compact pedal
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Classic multi-head
tape echo sound with expanded delay time
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Original
three-head configuration and 11 different sound combinations
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Vintage RE-201
spring reverb sound with modern stereo operation
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Wow & Flutter
control for introducing varying levels of natural tape modulation
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Twist effect with
footswitch control
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Select between the
unprocessed analog dry signal or the modeled sound of the original Space Echo
preamp
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Tap tempo and
carryover functions
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True stereo input
and output
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Expandable
control via external footswitches or an expression pedal
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BOSS five-year
warranty
RE-201 Space Echo: Simply Legendary
When
tape-based echoes were standard in the music world, the RE-201 was a leader in
its class. Equipped with three evenly spaced tape heads and a spring reverb
tank, it could produce everything from clean, single delays to dense, rhythmic
echoes and ambient washes. The RE-201’s appealing sound was influenced by many
factors, from the warm compression of magnetic tape saturation to the evolving
modulation produced by motor speed fluctuations, friction, and other elements. Last
but not least, analog preamp circuitry was a key ingredient in the Space Echo’s
rich sonic recipe.
A
Masterpiece Reborn
In
developing the RE-2 and its big brother, the RE-202, BOSS engineers have fully
reproduced all the complex, non-linear behaviors that contribute to the
RE-201’s immortal character. We carefully analyzed several vintage RE-201s,
including a pristine original unit from the BOSS and Roland factory archive. Everything
that influences the sound has been recreated with all-new algorithms, including
the tape path, record/playback mechanism, motor variations, preamp coloration,
spring reverb character, and more.
Journey
to Deep Space
The
RE-2 squeezes the complete sonic character of the RE-201 into the classic BOSS
compact pedal format. The 11-position mode selector lets you dial in different virtual
tape heads with or without spring reverb, and you can balance the echo/reverb
blend with independent level knobs. Every behavior is accurately replicated,
such as the gradual pitch change that occurs with Repeat Rate tweaks and the runaway
feedback that happens when maxing the Intensity knob. And with the expressive
Wow & Flutter control, you can conjure all the natural modulation
characteristics that are essential to the Space Echo sound.
Built for Modern Players
The RE-2 takes the Space Echo experience further
with versatile features for today’s music. Delay time has been doubled and tap
tempo control is supported, and there’s a cool Twist function for creating evocative
special effects as you perform. For the dry sound, you can choose between the
warm and fat RE-201 preamp tone or a clean signal with zero processing. Full
stereo I/O is available, and it’s possible to mute the dry signal for parallel
effect setups and studio use. The RE-2 also supports expanded control via external
footswitches