The Authentic Space Echo Experience in a 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.
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 modeled 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
