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.
Features
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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