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 behaviour of the Space Echo are 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.
Features:
- Authentic sound and behavior of the legendary Roland RE-201 Space Echo in a BOSS compact pedal
- Classic multi-head tape echo sound with expanded delay time
- Original three-head configuration and 11 different sound combinations
- Vintage RE-201 spring reverb sound with modern stereo operation
- Wow & Flutter control for introducing varying levels of natural tape modulation
- Twist effect with footswitch control
- Select between the unprocessed analog dry signal or the modelled sound of the original Space Echo preamp
- Tap tempo and carryover functions
- True stereo input and output
- Expandable control via external footswitches or an expression pedal
Specifications:
- Modes: 11 modes
- Bypass: Buffered
- Controls: Mode Knob, Repeat Rate Knob, Wow & Flutter Knob, Intensity Knob, Tone Knob, Echo Knob, Reverb Knob, Carryover Switch, Pedal Switch
- Connectors: Input A(Mono) Jack, Input B Jack, Output A(Mono) Jack, Output B Jack:1/4-Inch Phone Type, Ctl/Exp Jack: 1/4-Inch TRS Phone Type, DC-in Jack
- Power Supply: Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61), AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
- Current Draw: 75 mA
- Accessories: Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information"), Dry battery (9 V, 6LR61)
- Dimensions: 73 mm (W) x 129 mm (D) x 59 mm (H)
- Weight: 450 g / 1 lb
